Sevilla FC heads to Signal Iduna Park this Tuesday for a high-stakes Champions League encounter with Borussia Dortmund. The group stage’s fourth week offers Sevilla a chance to climb back into a second-place position currently occupied by the German side, a goal they would like to pursue with precision before the calendar turns another page.
In a group where Manchester City has already clinched progression with a near-perfect record, Dortmund holds six points and stands ready to secure the remaining slot for the last 16. Edin Terzic’s squad has kept the balance in their favor, yet nothing is sealed. Sevilla remains relentless, pressing for results day after day and refusing to concede easily in pursuit of the desired outcome.
A win on the road would place pressure on a group where Sevilla and Copenhagen are the primary challengers for a berth, while the broader European landscape may shape their future paths. Jorge Sampaoli envisions a catalytic performance from Nervión that could illuminate the path for his squad in this campaign.
After a spell back on the Sevilla bench this season, the Argentine manager guided his side to a prominent performance in their latest clash against Athletic Club. Early moments showed promising signs, but the Basques weathered the pressure and the match finished with a single point collected from a game of numerous missed opportunities.
Now the focus shifts to whether Sevilla can present a markedly different display from their previous Champions League showing against Dortmund, who dramatically defeated them at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuán with a 4-1 scoreline. That result was a significant setback for Sevilla and a difficult moment for Julen Lopetegui in this competition.
Sevilla will be without Óliver Torres, a setback that deprives Sampaoli of a familiar option in midfield. The coach was responsible for the opening goal of the season for the team, and his absence from the Champions League squad adds another layer of challenge. Another notable miss comes with Fernando Reges sidelined, a loss that strains the midfield balance as the campaign moves forward.
The good news is the improving condition of Marcao, a Brazilian defender who has been unavailable since the season’s start due to injury. His return adds depth to the backline and provides Sampaoli with a welcomed option as the team seeks stability at the back.
Dortmund bounce back
Across the field, Dortmund showed resilience in a clash with Bayern Munich, drawing 0-2. Although the result was a loss, the performance illustrated the strength and collective character of a group intent on competing at the highest level. Youssoufa Moukoko contributed by setting up a goal just before the finish, while Modeste added another late touch to keep Dortmund’s hopes alive for the next phase.
This point keeps Dortmund evenly matched with their domestic rivals at the top levels of the Bundesliga and underscores their Champions League mindset as they prepare for the rest of the schedule, including their DFB-Pokal commitments against Hannover 96 on October 19.
The Germans built a compact defensive shape to cover core losses, including captain Marco Reus’s absence. Matched with a disciplined midfield and a frontline capable of launching rapid counterattacks, the team looks prepared to fight for space in Europe. Young talents like Moukoko and Brandt, supported by Bellingham in midfield, are stepping up as leaders on the field, while Meunier and Schlotterbeck remain instrumental in defense. The cohesion of the squad will be tested as they chase a crucial result and momentum in the run-up to decisive fixtures.
On the Dortmund roster, keeper Gregor Kobel is back as the first-choice option, a return announced by Edin Terzic as soon as the player reached full fitness. The lineup features a balance of youth and experience, with a forward line ready to exploit any defensive lapse from Sevilla.
DATA SHEET
BORUSSIA DORTMUND: Kobel; Meunier, Sule, Hummels, Guerreiro; Ozcan, Bellingham, Brandt; Adeyemi, Modeste, Malen.
SEVILLA FC: Dmitrovic; Montiel, Nianzou, Marcao, Acuna; Gudelj, Jordan, Isco, Papu Gomez, Lamela; Dolberg.
JUDGE: Srdjan Jovanovic (SER).
STADIUM: Signal Iduna Park.
HOUR: 21.00 / Movistar Champions League 2.
[Source: match reports and team briefings for context and attribution]