Expected Borussia Dortmund lineup for Rangers clash

Midfielders: Axel Witsel, Mahmoud Dahoud, Jude Bellingham

The change in formation worked really well against Rangers, with Axel Witsel providing a stabilising presence in midfield on his return to the starting XI. That performance should be enough to help him retain his place in the starting XI, especially with the number of injuries in the Borussia Dortmund squad.

Mahmoud Dahoud will likely start alongside Witsel in the dual number six role. The German international has been one of Borussia Dortmund’s most consistent players this season. And he will have a key role to play if Dortmund are to get the win on Thursday.

Jude Bellingham played in a very attack-minded role in the win over Union Berlin. And we could see him in that role once again on Thursday. He could cause the Rangers defenders a lot of problems with his quick passing and ability to take players on.