Short preview for Borussia Dortmund vs Malaga clash

TEAM NEWS

Key defender Mats Hummels missed Dortmund's match at the weekend but is expected to return to the hosts' back four. Jakub Blaszczykowski has been struggling with his groin but should join Marco Reus and Mario Goetze in the three behind Robert Lewandowski.

Malaga are without two players due to suspension with Weligton and Manuel Iturra both missing out. That puts a dent in Manuel Pellegrini's defensive plans.

MANAGER QUOTES

Juergen Klopp: "Our big mistake in the first leg was not squandering chances, but how we reacted to it. You could see it irritated us and that only strengthens your opposition. We have to do better than that tomorrow and I believe we will. The atmosphere was really good in Malaga, but I am convinced we can top that tomorrow, and we will need the fans to get behind us."

Manuel Pellegrini travelled to Chile following the death of his father and did not hold a press conference. He will manage the side in Germany though.

MATCH FACTS

Borussia Dortmund have won their four home games in the Champions League this season (seven goals scored, one against).

Borussia Dortmund have only won one of their last five home games in European competition against Spanish opposition (2-1 v Real Madrid in this season’s CL group stages).

This is Malaga’s first away game in Germany in European competition. They have won none of their last three Champions League games away from home (D2, L1).

Borussia Dortmund are the only unbeaten team in the Champions League this season.

Malaga are the only team yet to concede a first-half goal in the Champions League this season.

Borussia Dortmund have averaged 44% possession in the Champions League this season, the lowest ratio among the eight teams left in the competition.

Alongside Juventus and FC Porto, Malaga have registered the most clean sheets in the CL 2012/13 (5).

Mario Goetze has been involved in six of Dortmund’s last 10 Champions League goals, scoring twice and delivering four assists.

Robert Lewandowski has failed to score in his last 229 minutes of play in the CL, his longest drought in this competition since October 2011-September 2012 (421 minutes).

Isco has completed the most dribbles among the players from the eight teams left in the Champions League this season (23).

Sebastian Fernandez has been involved in Malaga’s last two away goals in the CL (1 goal, 1 assist).

MATCH ODDS

Dortmund 2/5, Malaga 8/1, Draw 4/1.


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