Dortmund vs Rangers: Borussia Dortmund aim to start their Europa League Round of 32 knockout tie with a win when they face Rangers on Wednesday.
Match Details:Â
Teams: Dortmund vs Rangers
Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
Date: Thursday 17th February, 2022
Time: 11:15 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Borussia Dortmund finished 3rd in Group C of the UEFA Champions League this season to reach this stage.
With 9 points from 6 matches, Dortmund missed out due to a poor goal difference to Sporting CP.
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The German team has done well though in their domestic league campaign and are sitting pretty on 2nd place with 46 points.
Dortmund has been inconsistent this season coupled with injuries to crucial players due to which, they have not been able to work wonders.
The Europa League campaign is their chance to finish with a trophy this season and prove they are still a top side in Europe for years to come.
On the other hand, Rangers finished 2nd in Group A of their Europa League campaign to ensure a spot in the Round of 32.
With 8 points from 6 matches, the Scottish side did not have the best of group stages but did enough to reach this stage and now look to turn the tide for the remainder of the campaign.
With good performances back home, they remain 2nd in the Scottish Premiership as well to boost their confidence ahead of the crucial tie.
This is a battle between two sides that are on a good run in their respective leagues and hope to bring their A game to the table.
Form Guide
Dortmund: WLWLW
Rangers: WWWLD
Last Matches of both teams:
Union Berlin 0-3 Dortmund
Annan Athletic 0-3 Rangers
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Dortmund vs Rangers in India?
The live stream is available on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 1.
Marco Reus is just the fourth player to score 150+ goals for Borussia Dortmund.
He wasn’t happy on 150 so he added his 151st just seven minutes later. 😀 pic.twitter.com/NlQogcr90S
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 13, 2022
Team News
Haaland, Reyna, Wolf, Morey and Meunier are out for the hosts due to injuries while Schmelzer remains a doubt.
Hagi, Jack and Ofoborh are the absentees for Rangers in this one due to knee, ankle and heart issues respectively.
Dortmund possible 11:
Kobel, Akanji, Zagadou, Hummels, Guerreiro, Bellingham, Witsel, Dahoud, Reus, Malen and Hazard
📸 @aaronramsey #UEL pic.twitter.com/0a6WuvmNAO
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 16, 2022
Rangers possible 11:
McGregor, Tavernier, Balogun, Goldson, Bassey, Ramsey, Lundstram, Kamara, Kent, Aribo and Morelos
Prediction: Dortmund 2-1 Rangers
Dortmund has main players out due to injuries but have yet done pretty well to reach this stage and we expect them to continue doing the same.
The visitors were not at their fluent best in the group stages and would look to turn things around.
Given Dortmund’s experience, we see them gaining the win here.
Players to watch out for: Hazard, Reus, Kamara and Ramsey.
