Real Madrid-Borussia Dortmund: Bernabéu hosts rematch of La Decimoquinta final

Football is back at the Santiago Bernabéu after a 17-day break and a big match is in store: the rematch of the Champions League final, when the Whites triumphed to clinch La Decimoquinta. Real Madrid welcome Borussia Dortmund to their stadium on matchday three of the league phase (9 pm CEST).

The Whites, who have won their last two official matches - against Villarreal (2-0) and Celta (1-2) - will be looking for their second victory in the competition against tough opposition. The German team were not only the last finalists, but also top the standings in the current edition after beating Brugge away (0-3) and Celtic at home (7-1).

“Borussia play intense football and are demanding opposition,” said Ancelotti in the press conference. Courtois was also present and said: "It's important to be united, make sacrifices and give everything.” The goalkeeper is in the squad for this crucial fixture. Vini Jr. is also included and is in top form after scoring in the last two games.

The opposition
The competition leaders come to the Bernabéu. Although they have won both of their games in Europe, things are different in the Bundesliga. They beat St. Pauli (2-1) in their last match, but are in seventh place with a record of four wins, one draw and two defeats. Interestingly, they have only managed one point away from home in the German league.

Guirassy, who scored one goal against St. Pauli and five goals for Guinea during the international break, is their top scorer with seven goals. Of these, three have come in the Champions League.