{"id":13856,"date":"2025-04-14T16:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaam-technology.com\/?p=13856"},"modified":"2025-04-14T16:57:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:57:00","slug":"the-german-coach-decides-to-exclude-one-of-the-teams-key-players-from-the-starting-lineup-for-the-second-leg-against-borussia-dortmund-opening-the-door-for-the-golden-substitute-to-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaam-technology.com\/?p=13856","title":{"rendered":"The German coach decides to exclude one of the team\u2019s key players from the starting lineup for the second leg against Borussia Dortmund, opening the door for the &#8216;golden substitute&#8217; to start the match!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Barcelona Prepares for Crucial Clash Against Borussia Dortmund Amid Surprising Decision on Lewandowski<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Barcelona is gearing up for a decisive second-leg encounter against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, having secured a commanding 4-0 victory in the first leg at the Estadi Ol\u00edmpic Llu\u00eds Companys (Montju\u00efc Stadium).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">According to press reports, German coach Hansi Flick has made a surprising decision regarding star striker Robert Lewandowski ahead of the crucial Champions League showdown.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Catalan side traveled today to Germany, where they will face Borussia Dortmund tomorrow, Tuesday, at Signal Iduna Park. Barcelona is aiming to secure another win, not only to seal qualification for the semi-finals but also to send a strong message to their continental rivals.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">According to reputable Catalan journalist Helena Condis, Flick is planning to rotate his squad for the second leg. The report states that due to Alejandro Balde\u2019s injury, Gerard Mart\u00edn is expected to start at left-back. Moreover, Flick is reportedly considering starting Ferran Torres in place of Robert Lewandowski, in addition to handing Gavi a starting role.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s worth noting that Lewandowski scored twice in the first-leg triumph over Dortmund, playing a key role in the team&#8217;s dominant performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona Prepares for Crucial Clash Against Borussia Dortmund Amid Surprising Decision on Lewandowski Barcelona is gearing up for a decisive second-leg encounter against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, having secured a commanding 4-0 victory in the first leg at the Estadi Ol\u00edmpic Llu\u00eds Companys (Montju\u00efc Stadium). 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