Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Dortmund vs Real Madrid

        
  It is also likely that Mats Hummels will take his place at the centre of Dortmund's defence following a recent ankle ligaments injury; The German international completed the full ninety minutes of Dortmund's last two league games coming through unscathed.Over their previous meetings, Madrid have not led across the whole 180 minutes, a worrying stat for fans, though Mourinho remains buoyant. "The four goals we conceded against Dortmund were a result of mistakes we made. I hope we will be more focused this time. We are stronger than before." stated Mourinho.Jose Mourinho is without the services of Marcelo, stretchered off at the weekend, so Fabio Coentrao will deputise in his absence.Meanwhile Dortmund have also been in recent good form, winning six of their last seven games in all competitions, bouncing back from relinquishing their Bundesliga title with admirable tenacity. In their weekend game against Mainz they dominated possession for the full 90 minutes, albeit leaving it late to put the game beyond doubt in a 2-0 victory. Meanwhile Luka Modric and Karim Benzema may require late fitness tests. Diego Lopez suffered a knock to his ribs on Saturday against Real Betis but Mourinho has confirmed he will play so Iker Casillas remains on the bench.Over their previous meetings, Madrid have not led across the whole 180 minutes, a worrying stat for fans, though Mourinho remains buoyant. "The four goals we conceded against Dortmund were a result of mistakes we made. I hope we will be more focused this time. We are stronger than before." stated Mourinho.Real will be desperate for victory having seen close up the danger that Borussia Dortmund pose in their two previous group stage meetings. Last time Madrid visited Signal Iduna Park, the home side ran out 2-1 winners courtesy of goals from Lewandowski and Schmelzer whilst they could only muster a 2-2 draw at home.

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