BORUSSIA DORTMUND – COPENAGHEN | Tuesday 6.45pm
Located in the group alongside Manchester City and Sevilla – so one place, the first, is practically already assigned – Borussia Dortmund and Copenhagen make their Champions League debut, with the distinct feeling that the Germans can definitely make a bid against the Spanish side led by Lopetegui for passage to the round. Yes, the Gialloneri are not the same as last year’s team, as Haaland also left this summer for England and precisely the team that Terzic’s men will have to face in Europe’s top competition. But the chances of a passage to the round are all there, as long as they start off on the right foot.
The Danish side Copenhagen, who made it to the group stage after coming through the preliminaries in August, do not seem to be able to give concern to a team that knows these atmospheres well. And who are therefore aiming at at least passing the round. A soft start for the German yellow-and-whites, who have a clear chance to take the first three points of the grouping. And then you know, a good start is always half the battle. Also in the championship, Borussia started well, losing only one game – undeservedly – against Werder Bremen. A false step immediately put behind them with a double victory in the next two outings. In short, there is little doubt as to who will win this match.
The Prediction
In a match that should also yield at least three goals in total, the home side are clear favourites. Few doubts: Borussia Dortmund should be able to win and get off to a good start in this Champions League. Terzic’s team will play against Sevilla for qualification to the next round, and Copenhagen cannot be frightening.
Borussia Dortmund-Copenhagen likely line-up
- BORUSSIA DORTMUND (4-5-1): Kobel; Meunier, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Wof; Brandt, Bellingham, Ozcan, Reus, Bynoe; Modeste.
- COPENAGHEN (4-5-1): Ryan; Diks, Vavro, Khocholava, Kristansen; Claesson, Zeca, Johannes, Heraldsson, Daramy; Cornelius.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-1
