Champions League 2024-2025:Borussia Dortmund-Shakhtar, the likely lineups
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Borussia Dortmund-Shaktar, the probable formations
After the disappointing 2-1 comeback loss to Bologna, Dortmund returns home with the need to fight back. The Wasps, stuck on 12 points and in 14th place, are looking for a success to stay in the running for the top 8, still within reach with a bit of luck. It is the opposite situation for Shakhtar, which, despite its victory for over Brest, remains close to elimination. The Ukrainians, 27° with 7 points, need to win in Dortmund and hope for a heavy defeat of one of the teams with a quota of 10, as the goal difference -6 does not play in their favor.
Tullberg lines up with an offensive 4-3-3. Kobel in goal, solid defense with Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck and Bensebaini. In midfield, quality and dynamism with Brandt, Gross and Sabitzer. In attack Malen, Guirassy and Gittens.
Pusic lines up with a compact 4-2-3-1. Riznyk in goal, solid defense with Tobias, Bondar, Matviyenko and Azarovi. In the midfield Gomes and Kryskiv provide balance, while Pedrinho, Sudakov and Kevin support Traorè, offensive reference.
Probable formations
Borussia Dortmund (4-3-3): Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Brandt, Gross, Sabitzer; Malen, Guirassy, Gittens. All: Tullberg.
Shakhtar (4-2-3-1): Riznyk; Tobias, Bondar, Matviyenko, Azarovi; Gomes, Kryskiv; Pedrinho, Sudakov, Kevin; Traorè. All.: Pusic.