Borussia Dortmund (0) vs Tottenham (3), Rd of 16 2nd Leg, RTE2 & BT Sport 2, 8pm

Mr.Nice Guy

2nd Leg Match Odds

Dortmund evens
Draw 13/5
Tottenham 13/5

To qualify

Dortmund 10/1
Tottenham 1/25

Following a very one-sided first leg which saw Tottenham overwhelm Dortmund 3-0, Pochettino's side travel to Germany with the Champions League quarter-finals in sight.

Both sides enter the game in poor form domestically, with Dortmund's commanding lead at the top over Bayern now reduced to only goal difference, while Spurs have seen their slim title chances disappear.

With regards injuries, Dortmund will be without Lukasz Piszczek, and Christian Pulisic is doubtful; Tottenham will be missing Dele Alli and Kieran Trippier, with Dier and Winks both doubts. Happily for the neutrals many of the big players that missed the first leg will likely feature tonight: Reus, Alcacer and Akanji for the home side; Harry Kane for the visitors.

How do you see the game going tonight?

It will be a tall order for Dortmund but if they can get a goal in the first twenty minutes the place will be rocking and Tottenham's mettle will be tested. For that reason I wouldn't write Dortmund off, although they're obviously big underdogs. I'm excited for the battle between Akanji and Kane and I'd also like to see Guerreiro start - unlike in the first leg - and see what problems he can give Aurier. Sanchez looked dodgy against Arsenal and I can see the craft of Reus catching him out at some stage.

I feel Dortmund, even though they've been poor of late, can nonetheless cause Spurs a scare tonight. But having Kane back is a big boost for Tottenham and I can easily see him being the one to steady any nerves with a goal. I'll say 3-1 to Dortmund on the night, with Spurs advancing on aggregate.

Hoping for a rip-roaring, edge-of-the-seat type game.

GavRedKing

Spurs were ruthless at Wembley but the 3-0 was a bit flattering towards them I felt, Dortmund were unlucky not to come away without an away goal.

Dortmund are on a downward spiral in terms of results and displays the past few weeks so I cant see them getting close to turning this around, but in saying that, Spurs havent exactly been great themselves.

Maybe Dortmund will win on the night but a 3 goal lead should see Spurs through comfortably enough tonight.

Kevin Finnerty

Same, a Dortmund win especially after what Sammer said. Spurs to go through hopefully.

Harry Palmr

Pity this has ended up as the TV game even though it would have been seen a good pick at the time.

Dortmund will score but so will Spurs so should be easy enough.

Mr.Nice Guy

Team news:

Borussia Dortmund XI: Burki; Wolf, Weigl, Akanji, Diallo; Witsel, Guerreiro; Sancho, Reus, Gotze; Alcacer.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris; Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen; Aurier, Sissoko, Winks, Davies; Eriksen, Kane, Son.

Dortmund going for it with that line-up. Looks like Weigl is in defence. Wolf preferred at RB to Hakimi. Could even be a 4-1-4-1 with Witsel as the lone midfield protection.

Winks passed fit for Spurs while Dier makes the bench. Looks a solid team for Spurs. They don't need to be too adventurous tonight.

Kiith

Strong team, so we should be good enough to at least lost but still go through. I'd imagine we'll sit deep enough for the first 20 mins, and try to soak up any pressure, before pushing up with Son and Kane on the counter.

Or we'll utterly bottle it and lose 4-0 :P

DeanAustin

Jesus, if you’re a Spurs fan, don’t watch RTE. The way they’re going on, you’d swear Spurs are about to fold. Poch leaving, Kane and Alli will start wondering, stadium tying up money for a decade, Dortmund score and Spurs are screwed, Lloris is hopeless.

****ing hell.

caviardreams

DeanAustin wrote: »

Jesus, if you’re a Spurs fan, don’t watch RTE. The way they’re going on, you’d swear Spurs are about to fold. Poch leaving, Kane and Alli will start wondering, stadium tying up money for a decade, Dortmund score and Spurs are screwed, Lloris is hopeless.

****ing hell.

"Ben" Foden now playing for Man City now it seems too :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Harry Palmr

All BVB Spurs are hanging on a bit already.

Kiith

Was fully expecting a blitz from them for the first 20 mins, so if we can hold them during that, i think we will push on.

They are playing some nice football so far though, with Spurs barely in it.

theoneeyedman

Ajax lead Madrid 2-0 in Madrid, Susan Tadic playing Puck.

Mr.Nice Guy

Dortmund doing well but you feel they need at least a goal before the end of the half.

Kiith

Why did the linesman stop play there? I thought they were supposed to let it run and check afterwards? Kane was barely off there.

And what the hell was the ref looking at there? Clear foul.

Mr.Nice Guy

Fantastic chance for Son to end the tie. Poor effort in the end.

Kiith

Bit of a nudge, but still should have done better.

Mr.Nice Guy

Great from Lloris and Davies there. Good spell for the home side.

Lloris again! Huge stop.

Kiith

Absolute siege here, with a fantastic block from Davies and then save from Lloris.

Harry Palmr

Dortmund could be 3-0 up easily.

Zeek12

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Dortmund doing well but you feel they need at least a goal before the end of the half.

They should have that goal by now.

Great double save

Mr.Nice Guy

0-0 at the break. Dortmund's performance was good but couldn't make it count with a goal. Spurs not offering a lot tonight and it would be interesting to see how they'd respond to a Dortmund goal but Lloris looks in the zone at the moment.

Adamcp898

Dortmund looked to tire towards the end of the half. Think spurs have weathered it now

Mr.Nice Guy

KAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE

Nerves settled.

davycc

Beautiful strike from Kane, Sissouko doing stepover all over the pitch

Mr.Nice Guy

Favre should take off Reus. All about the Bundesliga now.

He's off now on 73 minutes. Right call.

Mr.Nice Guy

Lloris again there to make the save. He's been the MOTM for me.

Mr.Nice Guy

Full-Time. Spurs very professional on the night, weathering the pressure when it mattered in the first half. Dortmund needed to score when they were on top to give Tottenham something to think about but they weren't good enough. Great shame their form has nosedived since the draw was made. Hope they can sort it out before they blow the league as well.

Tottenham will be tricky for any side. I hope they go far.

osarusan

Once Dortmund didn't score in that spell before halftime, it was all over. They sorted things out at halftime, just like they did last week, and nullified Dortmund for the second half. Really good performance.