The Champions League returns this March 18 and we
present a preliminary guide to the knockout stages. We started with one of the
most attractive games.
The draw for the knockout dropped a match between Germany
and Italy, which are always attractive, however this matchup on paper is
uneven, due to the different realities experienced both sets. Meanwhile the
absolute leader Juventus in Serie A and on the other, Borussia Dortmund is
fighting in the last places in the Bundesliga, with a high risk of relegation.
But despite the different situations, both teams have
great players and a showdown to return, anything can happen. Juventus should
not be trusted, since unlike the situation in the Bundesliga, Dortmund has had
better results in the Champions League.
When do they play?
Return Match: March 18, BVB Stadion
Previous meetings
These teams shared the C group in the Champions League
95-96 season. In the first game the visitor beat Dortmund 3-1 in the second
match, Juventus did the same, winning visitor 2-1.
The following year, the two teams played in the final.
The match, played in Germany at the Olympic Stadium in Munich, ended 3-1 in
favor of Borussia Dortmund, led by Ottmar Hitzfield. Earning his first and only
"Orejona" in its history.
The great hero of the end, it was the German Karl Heinz
Riedle, who scored a brace. Juventus had players like Zinedine Zidane, Didier
Deschamps, Alessandro del Piero, among others. La Vecchia Signora was led by
Marcelo Lippi.
