Borussia Dortmund has their work cut out following a 4-0 thrashing in the first leg.
But Dortmund’s legendary “Yellow Wall” of more than 80,000 fiercely loyal fans will be out in force, creating one of the most fearsome atmospheres in European football.
The stadium has maintained a record average attendance in this season’s Champions League, and the home supporters will be eager to create an unlikely against-the-odds victory
According to El Chiringuito, Borussia Dortmund fans asserted themselves on the eve of their Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Barcelona, as a group of supporters tossed firecrackers outside the traveling team’s hotel in Dortmund.
The incident happened near the Radisson Blu Hotel, a five-minute drive from Signal Iduna Park, where the two teams will face off on Tuesday.
While no major incidents were reported, the action goes to prove the charged environment ahead of what Dortmund hope will be a historic turnaround.
Even the return of creative midfielder Pascal Groß may not be enough to overturn the deficit against revitalized Barcelona.
For Barcelona, the test will be to resist complacency.
Another commanding display would not only take them into the semifinals but also bring them one step closer to a possible €22 million windfall—a cash injection that would enable the club to restore La Liga’s 1:1 rule of spending.
If they progress, their next challenge will be either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich, paving the way for a blockbuster showdown with European titans.
Although Dortmund’s protest was symbolic and not dangerous, it is a reminder of the hostile welcome that Barcelona can expect at Signal Iduna Park.
The Catalans will have to keep their heads to avoid letting their dominant first-leg performance go to waste—because in football, miracles can occur if a deafening crowd believes.
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