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Morocco World
4 days ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Borussia Dortmund vs Fluminense FC: When, How to Watch & Score Prediction
Rabat – Another fiery match as part of the FIFA Club World Cup is taking place tonight, with Germany's Borussia Dortmund taking on Brazil's Fluminense in New Jersey. The 82,000-seat MetLife Stadium will host the showdown between two football powerhouses as part of Group F's long-awaited fixture. With two of the world's most passionate fan bases, Borussia's legendary Yellow Wall energy and Brazil's electrifying ultras promise a terrific atmosphere at the New York Jets home. Kick-off is set at 5 p.m. Morocco time (GMT +1), with the game streaming live on DAZN for free across the globe. Fluminense legend and head coach Renato Gaúcho is set to face a German side for the first time in the club's international history, marking a high-stakes clash in their opening round of the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite boasting a World Cup semi-finalist and European champion , Thiago Silva, Fluminense's defense remains relatively weak, showing major cracks. Still, they conceded fewer goals per match last season than Dortmund. Dortmund's relentless frontline, averaging 2 goals per game over the last year, poses a serious threat to the Brazilians' backline. With momentum on their side, Dortmund are widely expected to dominate their American debut. Borussia Dortmund's drop from nearly clinching the Bundesliga title in 2022-2023 to finishing fourth in the 2024/2025 season has raised major concerns at the club. With only 26 wins in 50 matches across all competitions and a heavy loss in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against FC Barcelona, signs of decline are undeniable. In response, Dortmund appointed Niko Kovac as their new manager to spark a new era of major upgrades. While Jobe Bellingham will not start this afternoon, his arrival signals the club's intent to dominate the tournament. Football experts tip Borussia to top Group F, with South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns finishing second, leaving Fluminense's knockout hopes hanging by a thread. Predicted lineups: Both teams head into today's clash with injury concerns hanging over their starting elevens. Six regular starters are confirmed out, with three more doubtful, putting pressure on tactical adaptability. Topping Borussia's injury list are European champion Emre Can, alongside Nico Schlotterbeck, leaving Dortmund's defensive line noticeably vulnerable. Niko Kovac is then expected to start Gregor Kobel in goal in a 3-4-2-1 formation, alongside Niklas Süle, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini on the defensive line. Julian Ryerson, Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, and Daniel Svensson will run the midfield. Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi on the wings, leaving Serhou Guirassy to lead the attack. Fluminense face a midfield crisis of their own, with five key players either sidelined or questionable for today's opener, leaving Renato Gaúcho with major setbacks and limited options The coach is then likely to start Fábio in goal, alongside Gabriel Fuentes, Juan Freytes, Thiago Silva, and Samuel Xavier in defense. Nonato, Matheus Martinelli, Kevin Serna, Ganso, and John Arias fill the team's gaps in midfield, with Everaldo leading their attack. Score prediction: Football analysts expect a strong start for the German giants with Borussia tipped to claim a 2-1 victory over its Brazilian counterpart. Both teams are likely to find the net, scoring at least two goals. MWN, however, forecasts a more dominant outcome with no goals from Fluminense, leaving the Brazilians with a 2-0 defeat. Tags: FIFA Club World Cup
The Guardian
15-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Barcelona sneak through after Serhou Guirassy's treble gives Dortmund hope
In the end, it was comfortable enough for Barcelona, despite Serhou Guirassy's hat-trick. They weren't able to hold the ball in trademark fashion and command through possession but they always had clear water. There were times, though, when they were distinctly uneasy and, but for an own goal that came at just the right time for them, this might have been a very awkward evening. It may ultimately have been a second leg negotiated without too much jeopardy, but it was a tie that raised doubts about them as potential champions. There is much to admire about Hansi Flick's Spanish league leaders but theirs is a high-risk game and more precise opponents than Dortmund might have exposed them. Barcelona's 4-0 win at home last week had in effect ended the tie and, given how Dortmund's season had gone, few at the club can have been too surprised. They lie eighth in the Bundesliga, the decision to replace Nuri Sahin as coach with Niko Kovac in February have yielded little obvious benefit. The result was that, at least in the buildup, the game had the feel of a mildly souped up friendly. Certainly the atmosphere in the Alter Markt was markedly convivial. As blue and garnet mingled with yellow and black outside the various pizzerias and pubs on a humid spring afternoon, there was a sense of wandering through the idealised world of an advert. If there was jeopardy for Barcelona it was only in conceding early – which they did. Twice in the past eight years they've squandered three-goal first-leg leads to both Roma and Liverpool. They are a side with past traumas that might, conceivably, have been awoken before the fury of the Yellow Wall. Even in the hours before kick-off Dortmund's hopes had taken a blow as Carney Chukwuemeka, who has impressed in his loan spell despite limited time on the pitch, was ruled out with a thigh injury. With Emre Can also absent, that left Dortmund with a shortfall in the heart of midfield which perhaps in part explained the switch from last week's 4-3-3 to 3-4-2-1. As it was, their extra bodies in the middle allowed them to pressure Barcelona much quicker than a week ago, and Flick's side did not respond well. The pace of Karim Adeyemi in an inside-left position caused huge problems and created a couple of half-chances even before he laid in Pascal Gross, who was tripped by Wojciech Szczesny. Guirassy converted the resulting penalty. At that point, Barça were unexpectedly ragged, clearly rattled both by Dortmund's intensity and the atmosphere. The home side had five efforts in target within the opening 20 minutes. The danger for Dortmund, and the hope for Barça, was that the home side would blow themselves out and, after Maximilian Beier had headed a Gross free-kick straight at Szczesny on the half hour, that was what happened in the first half and, without ever looking entirely assured, Barça had secured a measure of control by half-time. The second half began with another Dortmund surge and a goal within four minutes, Guirassy heading his second of the night from close range. Dortmund briefly had hope but within five minutes it was gone, Fermin López's cross thumped into his own net by Ramy Bensebaini. With that, the fire went out of Dortmund. And yet they had done enough to raise doubts about Barça. Although it tended to be lost in the 4-0 scoreline, Dortmund had created chances last week: 13 of them, which is the big doubt over Barcelona as potential winners. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Like all Flick sides, they play with an extremely high line and that means they are vulnerable; their pressing only has to go fractionally awry for them to be extremely open, particularly to quick direct runners. That's why they've conceded four this season in games against Osasuna, Benfica and Atlético. Two of those examples have come in the 24-match unbeaten run going back to the beginning of the year on which they came into this game. Even having restored a three-goal aggregate lead, Barça were not entirely home and dry. Guirassy swept in his third with 14 minutes remaining after fine work from the substitute Julien Duranville, and that awoke a further spate of Barça nerves, especially when Julian Brandt almost immediately had a goal ruled out for offside. As it turned out, Barcelona's first-leg lead was too much for Dortmund to overturn but whether Inter or Bayern come through Wednesday's quarter, they will look at the way Barça struggled to deal with the press, and the swathes of space behind their defensive line, and see an opportunity.
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Should FC Barcelona Rotate This Weekend Or Against Borussia Dortmund
FC Barcelona fans and pundits that cover the club are debating whether Hansi Flick's first team ... More should rotate players against Leganes in La Liga at the weekend, or in next Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash against Borussia Dortmund. FC Barcelona fans and pundits that cover the club are debating whether Hansi Flick's first team should rotate players against Leganes in La Liga at the weekend, or in next Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash against Borussia Dortmund. Despite suffering what Flick famously called a 'sh*t November', which saw it blow a six point lead over Real Madrid achieved by stuffing Carlo Ancelotti's men 4-0 in the Bernabeu, Barca has since bounced back to boast a four-point Spanish top flight advantage of its own at the expense of the eternal enemy. In the Champions League, it is putting the same number of goals past last year's finalists that lost to Madrid at Wembley on Wednesday which means Barca has one foot in the semifinals for the first time since 2019 despite Flick's protests to the contrary. Flick now has an important decision to make. It centers around whether he should rest players at the weekend, or if the comfortable deficit in his side's favour means it can give some secondary stars a run out in Dortmund with one eye on Celta Viga in Montjuic back in the league on April 19. Barca's relatively slim four point cushion separating it from Madrid means that it has to go for broke in what could be a tricky encounter with a Leganes that is in the first relegation spot and will be fighting for its life. A slip up in Butarque could mean Barca boasts just a one point lead going into El Clasico on May 11 providing Madrid also beats Alaves away this coming Sunday. Then it's a trip to Dortmund on the cards, where Flick could rest a good number of those that have played against Alaves to be fresh for Celta. Though they are still putting in good performances and scoring, it is clear the likes of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Pedri and Robert Lewandowski could do with a breather. Perhaps that would be disrespectful to Dortmund, however, and also a risky approach to take. Though Barca is well in front in the tie, it can expect a high-pressure atmosphere in the Westfalenstadion where the famous 'Yellow Wall' and others around a stadium that holds more than 81,000 punters will roar their team on. If Dortmund can get a couple of early goals, the tie could still be there for the taking.
Korea Herald
03-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
JA SOLAR and Borussia Dortmund Announce Partnership and Joint Major Project
BEIJING, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PV module manufacturer JA SOLAR and the renowned football club Borussia Dortmund are joining forces for the installation of a new photovoltaic system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK-creating the world's largest PV system on a stadium roof. The stadium, which hosts the highest average number of spectators per match in European football, now also becomes a flagship of sustainable innovation. In selecting new partners, JA SOLAR places a strong emphasis on integrity, respect, and the pursuit of sustainable solutions. These values are central to its collaboration with Borussia Dortmund. With this new installation in Dortmund, JA SOLAR delivers exceptional product quality for the purpose of decarbonization. Aligned with the sustainability goals and long-term vision of both Borussia Dortmund and JA SOLAR, this project will generate reliable green electricity for the next 30 years, uniting two powerful partners with a shared commitment. It also represents JA SOLAR's long-term dedication to the European PV market. The world-famous football temple with its legendary "Yellow Wall." The highly efficient Full-Black modules from JA SOLAR. This unique combination brings unparalleled black-and-yellow energy-on the pitch, in the stands, and now on the roof-setting a new standard for the energy transition. JA SOLAR's sleek black modules, perfectly matching Borussia Dortmund's iconic colours, are already widely used on private homes for their aesthetic appeal. The Borussia Dortmund project also demonstrates that these modules-and others from JA SOLAR's extensive portfolio-are equally suitable for commercial rooftops. All modules used in this project meet the JA Solar ITS Supply Chain Standard. More than 11,000 modules will be installed on the stadium roof. In total, the system will generate over 4 GWh annually for Borussia Dortmund's own consumption. This serves as an inspiring example for other organizations. The rooftop system is expected to reduce the club's CO₂ emissions by approximately 1,800 tons per year, while significantly improving the stadium's energy security and resilience. For perspective: this solar energy could power the floodlights for 1,000 matches per year. Installation is scheduled to begin in summer 2025, with completion targeted by the end of that same summer. Carsten Cramer, Managing Director of Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA: "We are very pleased about the partnership with JA SOLAR, which will play a key role in the planned renovation of the photovoltaic system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. This collaboration underlines our commitment to sustainability and innovative technologies. With JA SOLAR's modules, which will power the largest photovoltaic system on any stadium roof, we are setting the course for a more environmentally friendly future." Henning Schulze, Vice President JA SOLAR: "We believe that Borussia Dortmund and JA SOLAR share many common values, and we are really proud that our modules are to be used for this project at this iconic stadium. In times of rapid political change and market disruption, our participation in this project is a clear statement from JA SOLAR that we are here to stay." JA looks forward to welcoming customers from all over the world together with representatives of Borussia Dortmund at Intersolar Europe in Munich from 7-9 May at stand A2.280. For inquiries in advance, please contact us at info@ Grow towards the sun, stride forward to our goal! Since 2005, we have been pursuing our mission to make solar energy accessible to as many people as possible. As one of the market leaders, we want to be a role model with sustainable and social corporate development. Customer-centricity, the well-being of our employees and increasing value for our owners are all among our core values. Working closely with our global partners, we are creating a mutually beneficial industrial ecosystem and driving progress in energy and environmental solutions. More information at .
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JA SOLAR and Borussia Dortmund Announce Partnership and Joint Major Project
BEIJING, April 2, 2025 /CNW/ -- The PV module manufacturer JA SOLAR and the renowned football club Borussia Dortmund are joining forces for the installation of a new photovoltaic system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK-creating the world's largest PV system on a stadium roof. The stadium, which hosts the highest average number of spectators per match in European football, now also becomes a flagship of sustainable innovation. In selecting new partners, JA SOLAR places a strong emphasis on integrity, respect, and the pursuit of sustainable solutions. These values are central to its collaboration with Borussia Dortmund. With this new installation in Dortmund, JA SOLAR delivers exceptional product quality for the purpose of decarbonization. Aligned with the sustainability goals and long-term vision of both Borussia Dortmund and JA SOLAR, this project will generate reliable green electricity for the next 30 years, uniting two powerful partners with a shared commitment. It also represents JA SOLAR's long-term dedication to the European PV market. The world-famous football temple with its legendary "Yellow Wall." The highly efficient Full-Black modules from JA SOLAR. This unique combination brings unparalleled black-and-yellow energy-on the pitch, in the stands, and now on the roof-setting a new standard for the energy transition. JA SOLAR's sleek black modules, perfectly matching Borussia Dortmund's iconic colours, are already widely used on private homes for their aesthetic appeal. The Borussia Dortmund project also demonstrates that these modules-and others from JA SOLAR's extensive portfolio-are equally suitable for commercial rooftops. All modules used in this project meet the JA Solar ITS Supply Chain Standard. More than 11,000 modules will be installed on the stadium roof. In total, the system will generate over 4 GWh annually for Borussia Dortmund's own consumption. This serves as an inspiring example for other organizations. The rooftop system is expected to reduce the club's CO₂ emissions by approximately 1,800 tons per year, while significantly improving the stadium's energy security and resilience. For perspective: this solar energy could power the floodlights for 1,000 matches per year. Installation is scheduled to begin in summer 2025, with completion targeted by the end of that same summer. Carsten Cramer, Managing Director of Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA: "We are very pleased about the partnership with JA SOLAR, which will play a key role in the planned renovation of the photovoltaic system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. This collaboration underlines our commitment to sustainability and innovative technologies. With JA SOLAR's modules, which will power the largest photovoltaic system on any stadium roof, we are setting the course for a more environmentally friendly future." Henning Schulze, Vice President JA SOLAR: "We believe that Borussia Dortmund and JA SOLAR share many common values, and we are really proud that our modules are to be used for this project at this iconic stadium. In times of rapid political change and market disruption, our participation in this project is a clear statement from JA SOLAR that we are here to stay." JA looks forward to welcoming customers from all over the world together with representatives of Borussia Dortmund at Intersolar Europe in Munich from 7-9 May at stand A2.280. For inquiries in advance, please contact us at info@ About JA SOLAR Grow towards the sun, stride forward to our goal! Since 2005, we have been pursuing our mission to make solar energy accessible to as many people as possible. As one of the market leaders, we want to be a role model with sustainable and social corporate development. Customer-centricity, the well-being of our employees and increasing value for our owners are all among our core values. Working closely with our global partners, we are creating a mutually beneficial industrial ecosystem and driving progress in energy and environmental solutions. More information at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
