Dortmund out to halt Real Madrid

Borussia Dortmund will need to check Real Madrid’s early Champions League momentum when the top two in Group D face off tonight with the Germans facing an injury crisis and poor form.

Dortmund have injury concerns with midfielder Jakob Blaszczykowski definitely out, while defender Marcel Schmelzer, plus midfielders Mario Goetze and Ilkay Gundogan are all racing to be fit. “I do not yet. Each day helps,” said Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp with Real top of Group D.