The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 heats up on Tuesday, February 20th, with a thrilling encounter of Eredivisie runner-up PSV vs Bundesliga runner-up Dortmund. Both teams bring impressive form and contrasting styles to the stage, setting the scene for a captivating clash.
Navigating a challenging group with London giants Arsenal as their main rivals, PSV faced stiff competition from Lens and Sevilla. The "Peasants" showcased their resilience, securing two wins and three draws to claim nine points and progress to the knockout stage. Key players like Johan Bakayoko, Guus Til, and Luuk de Jong have been in hot form, fueling their attack.
Drawn into the toughest group of the tournament alongside PSG, Milan, and Newcastle, Dortmund faced formidable opponents. Yet, they displayed their attacking prowess, boasting three wins and two draws. Despite a solitary defeat against French champions PSG in the opener, they accumulated eleven points to finish top of the group.
The historical record between these two sides holds just three encounters. Their paths crossed twice in the 2001/02 Champions League group stage, with one victory for Dortmund and a draw. Their most recent meeting was a friendly back in 2017, where Dortmund again emerged victorious.
The first leg of this highly anticipated PSV vs Dortmund clash will take place at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven on Tuesday, February 20th. The whistle blows at 21:00 Central European Time (CET).
Can PSV continue their impressive run and upset the German giants on home soil? Or will Dortmund's firepower prove too much to handle? Tune in to witness a captivating battle between two European powerhouses as the Champions League knockout stage kicks off!
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