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Lille Faces Borussia Dortmund in Champions League Round of 16 Clash

The French side looks to continue its impressive European run against Dortmund, a team with a storied history and the intimidating 'Yellow Wall.'

  • Lille enters the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 after finishing 7th in the group stage, ahead of Dortmund, who placed 10th and advanced through playoffs.
  • The match at Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park features the famous 'Yellow Wall,' a 25,000-strong standing section that creates a formidable atmosphere for visiting teams.
  • Lille's European campaign has included victories over top clubs like Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, but they recently suffered a 4-1 loss to PSG in domestic play.
  • Dortmund, last year's Champions League finalists, has struggled in the Bundesliga this season, prompting a mid-season coaching change to Niko Kovac in January.
  • Key players include Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy, the Champions League's top scorer with 10 goals, while Lille contends with injuries to several players, including Edon Zhegrova and Samuel Umtiti.
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