- NEW DELHI — Following a thrilling first
leg filled with goals, the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals now head into
the decisive second leg, where Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund
and Aston Villa face uphill battles to overturn unfavourable results.
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- Villa, Dortmund, Bayern and Madrid must overcome
first-leg defeats if they are to reach the Champions League semifinals.
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- Barcelona vs
Borussia Dortmund:
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- In the first match of the night, Barcelona head to the
BVB Stadion Dortmund with a commanding 4-0 lead from the first leg. The
pressure is surely on the German side to pull off a remarkable comeback at
home.
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- However, given the Catalan club's current form and their
habit of winning even under pressure, it appears to be a tall order for
Dortmund.
Read here: FC Barcelona trounce Dortmund in Champions League QF first leg
- Barcelona’s attacking trio continues to dominate both in
La Liga and the Champions League, and all eyes will be on their captain,
Raphinha, who now leads the charts for both goals and assists this season.
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- Aston Villa vs
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG):
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- In the other match of the night, Aston Villa will aim to
capitalise on their home advantage against a confident PSG side, fresh off
clinching the Ligue 1 title under manager Luis Enrique.
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- After a 3-1 loss in the first leg, the English side faces
a stiff challenge. PSG, known for their swift counterattacks, will look to
maintain a compact defensive structure while waiting for openings as Villa are
expected to attack relentlessly in search of a turnaround.
Also read: PSG showed 'personality & character' in comeback win over Villa in QF first leg, says Luis Enrique
