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UEFA Champions League: Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid
Kickoff Time: 2024-04-17 03:00(HKT)
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In the Bundesliga last weekend, Borussia Dortmund managed to end their
two-game losing streak in all competitions by defeating Borussia
Monchengladbach 2-1 in an away match. This victory provided a boost to their
morale. Despite their 1-2 loss to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the
Champions League quarter-finals, Dortmund remain hopeful as they only trail by
one goal. They have the opportunity to level the score or even turn the tie in
their favor in the second leg. The first leg demonstrated Dortmund’s dominance
over Atletico Madrid as they enjoyed a high possession rate and had numerous
shots on target. Their high-pressing tactics allowed them to dictate the game
and put pressure on their opponents. Dortmund also had opportunities to
counterattack effectively, capitalizing on their opponents’ mistakes. It is
noteworthy that Dortmund have maintained an undefeated record at home in the
Champions League this season, highlighting their strong home form.
In La Liga last weekend, Atletico Madrid secured a 3-1 victory over
Girona at home, marking their third consecutive win in all competitions. They
are currently in good form. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid defeated Borussia
Dortmund 2-1 at home, taking the lead in the tie. However, a closer look at the
game reveals that Atletico Madrid faced certain disadvantages both on the field
and in various key statistics. While their defensive counterattacking tactics,
which involve relinquishing possession, yielded some positive results, their
defensive line eventually struggled against the sustained attacks from the
opponents. Furthermore, Atletico Madrid’s away performance this season has been
notably weak. In their last six away games, they have managed only one win, one
draw, and four losses, highlighting their struggles on the road. As a result,
Atletico Madrid can expect a challenging battle in the second leg away game
against Dortmund.
Indeed, based on the first leg and the overall performances of both
teams, it is evident that the strength gap between Borussia Dortmund and
Atletico Madrid is relatively narrow, with just a one-goal difference
separating them. Considering the performances of the two teams at their
respective home and away matches, Dortmund have shown greater prominence,
particularly at home. Dortmund’s strong home record and their style of play
provide them with advantages in the second leg. Given these factors, it is
reasonable to be optimistic about Dortmund’s chances of staging a comeback in
the second leg.
Borussia Dortmund’s Last 5 Games: WLLWW
24-04-13 Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
24-04-11 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
24-04-07 Borussia Dortmund 1-0 VfB Stuttgart
24-03-31 Bayern Munich 0-2 Borussia Dortmund
24-03-18 Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Atletico Madrid’s Last 5 Games: WWWLW
24-04-13 Atletico Madrid 3-1 Girona
24-04-11 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
24-04-02 Villarreal 1-2 Atletico Madrid
24-03-18 Atletico Madrid 0-3 Barcelona
24-03-14 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Inter (PEN 3-2)
Head To Head Record:
24-04-11 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
18-11-07 Atletico Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund
18-10-25 Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Atletico Madrid
Prediction: Atletico Madrid to
win