Barcelona is set to host Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarterfinal first leg match at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Dortmund finished runner-up to record 15-time European champion Real Madrid in the Champions League last season, but has struggled domestically in this campaign and is only eighth in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Barca leads La Liga by four points, over Real, with eight games left.
In all UEFA club competitions, players and team officials are suspended for the next competition match after three yellow cards, that did not result in a red card, as well as after any subsequent odd-numbered caution (fifth, seventh, ninth, etc.). ALSO READ | Rice’s stunning free-kick brace powers Arsenal to win against Real Madrid All yellow cards expire on completion of the quarterfinals and are not carried forward to the semifinals.
If Martinez receives a booking on Tuesday then he will miss the second leg of the quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund. If the above five players receive a booking on Tuesday then they will miss the second leg of the quarterfinal against Barcelona. Comments Related Topics UEFA Champions League 2024-25 / Barcelona / Borussia Dortmund Latest on Sportstar.
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Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund: Which players can get suspended during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg?
BAR vs BVB: Barcelona hosts Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarterfinal first leg clash on Wednesday at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium.