At least national striker Niclas Füllkrug is back in the game: Borussia Dortmund is hoping for its first three points in the Champions League after the opening defeat to Paris Saint-Germain – against AC Milan at home.
The second matchday of the Champions League is already full of tension in Borussia Dortmund’s Group F.
Newcastle United host Paris Saint-Germain, who are top of the table after their commanding opening win over BVB, but are only fifth in their home Ligue 1.
Hosts Newcastle are also currently lagging slightly behind the Saudi owners’ expectations in eighth place in the Premier League, but have not conceded a goal in five games in a row.
BVB – AC Milan: On an equal footing
Last-placed Dortmund are already under pressure to win against AC Milan. The balance of the seven matches so far is even, with three wins and one draw.
In Group E, Atletico Madrid welcome Feyenoord Rotterdam, while Celtic Glasgow face Lazio Roma
Group G features a summit clash between defending champions Manchester City and Leipzig, who are also unbeaten. The highlight of Group H is the clash between the two favorites FC Barcelona and FC Porto