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How Chelsea will lineup to defeat Dortmund in UCL return leg at Stamford bridge
On Tuesday night, Borussia Dortmund will visit Stamford Bridge with a narrow 1-0 lead to defend in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League match against Chelsea. Their objective is to secure their spot in the next round of the competition.
In their previous encounter, Karim Adeyemi’s stunning solo goal proved decisive, giving Dortmund the edge at Westfalenstadion. Chelsea, under pressure to produce a win, will be looking to overcome the deficit and progress. Additionally, a victory could help relieve the mounting pressure on their manager, Graham Potter.
Borussia Dortmund are set to face Chelsea in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League match at Stamford Bridge, holding a 1-0 lead from the first leg in which Karim Adeyemi’s stunning solo goal proved to be the difference. Adeyemi’s remarkable individual effort, which included a backflip celebration, has put Chelsea’s hopes of progressing in jeopardy.
Despite Chelsea’s persistent attacking, they were unable to score due to some impressive saves by Gregor Kobel, an Emre Can clearance off the line, and hitting the woodwork. While Graham Potter’s side showed signs of promise after the first-leg win, back-to-back losses against Southampton and Tottenham have put him under more pressure.
The upcoming matches against Leeds and Dortmund are crucial for Potter’s job security at Chelsea. A successful turnaround in the last-16 tie against Dortmund could earn him some much-needed approval from the higher-ups, but early exits from this stage of the competition are not uncommon for the West London clubDespite a recent clean sheet streak of four in their last six games at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s goal-scoring form is concerning, having scored only four goals in their last ten matches, which is an unacceptable statistic.
Dortmund has repeatedly come close to clinching titles season after season, but this time around, they have a real chance to secure both domestic and European titles in the coming months. This is due to their remarkable form since the turn of the year.
