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Champions League Showdown: Lille vs. BVB Today – How a Shocking Lineup Twist Could Change Everything!

Tonight, Borussia Dortmund are set to visit OSC Lille for the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie, kicking off at 18:45. Coach Niko Kovac has opted for a significant reshuffle in defence, introducing a few surprises. It's a case of win or bust for Dortmund, who face the very real prospect of an early exit, marking a dismal end to what has been a frustrating season. A defeat against Lille this evening would not only seal their Champions League fate but also leave them floundering in mediocrity until mid-May.

Kovac has made four changes from the side that suffered a 0-1 defeat to FC Augsburg last Saturday. The manager has opted to drop both full-backs, Ramy Bensebaini and Yan Couto, replacing them with Waldemar Anton on the right and Julian Ryerson on the left. Additionally, Maximilian Beier gets a nod to start ahead of Jamie Gittens on the left flank, while Marcel Sabitzer steps in for Salih ร–zcan in midfield. The inclusion of Anton is particularly noteworthy; the former Stuttgart man is usually a centre-back and steps into unfamiliar territory. Itโ€™s been a while since he last featured prominently, with his last Bundesliga start dating back to February 8, and January 21 in the Champions League.

As for the line-ups:

  • Lille: Chevalier - Meunier, Diakitรฉ, Alexsandro, Ismaily - Andrรฉ - Mukau, Bouaddi - Cabella, David, Haraldsson
  • Dortmund: Kobel - Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson - Sabitzer, GroรŸ - Adeyemi, Brandt, Beier - Guirassy

If youโ€™re wondering how to catch the action, the game wonโ€™t be aired on free-to-air TV. However, fans can tune in to DAZN for live streaming and follow the live ticker updates on SPORT1.

Kovac explained his strategy to DAZN, mentioning, โ€œWeโ€™ve made some changes. Maxi is in as I expect him to support Meunierโ€™s defensive play. Meunier tends to push forward a lot. Ryerson is on the left, and Waldi comes into the mix. I believe this will give us three defenders capable of strong passing and building play.โ€ Notably, Bensebaini is fasting for Ramadan, which has also influenced his selection. Kovac acknowledged the challenge of managing energy levels during this period, stating, โ€œIt certainly takes a toll.โ€

With everything on the line, the stage is set for what could be a make-or-break evening for Borussia Dortmund.