Roundtable: Can Borussia Dortmund advance to the Europa League quarterfinals?
Borussia Dortmund face a crunch second leg in their Europa League Round of 16 tie against FC Salzburg.
After losing 2-1 at home last Thursday, the Black and Yellows are facing an early exit from the Europa League. They will have to score at least twice if they are to stand any chance of going through. But can Borussia Dortmund overcome the odds and book their place in the Europa League quarterfinals? Or will their European run end in disappointment yet again this season?
The game could also have a huge significance for a number of Borussia Dortmund players, who could be playing for their futures. While, manager Peter Stoger’s future could also be decided depending on how the team fare in his homeland tomorrow.
Despite it being only a round of 16 tie, the stakes are very high for Borussia Dortmund. They simply cannot afford to go out this stage of the competition, especially when many expected them to breeze through against their less illustrious opponents.
But after that first leg horror show, there is a distinct possibility of Dortmund exiting the competition tomorrow.
So, will Borussia Dortmund pull of a stunning comeback? Or will they crash and burn out of Europe to end any chance they have of winning silverware this season? Read on further to see what our writers think.