Miami Beach, Florida (May 22, 2013) – Live Soccer TV offers you a wide range of listings to know where to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich live on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Why miss the big crowning of Chelsea’s new successors in Europe’s biggest club competition – the UEFA Champions League?
At long last, the 2013 UEFA Champions League final is only moments away from kick-off at Wembley. London’s huge stadium will not be able to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of fans who applied for tickets. However, millions of viewers around the world will be able to watch the 2013 Champions League final live thanks to coverage provided by various sports networks.
Team NewsMario Götze will not feature in what should have been his last game in a yellow and black shirt. His injury against Real Madrid caused him enough damage to rule him out of the final. Götze’s apology will do little to soften the hearts of those fans who believe that the truth behind the long recovery time might…
Mario Gotze
The attacking midfielder is Dortmund’s youth product having joined the club at a tender age of eight. Despite his young age the dynamic midfielder has already made 116 appearances for his side. The 20 year old is currently enjoying his best campaign having scored 12 and assisted 14 goals this season.
However on the 23rd of April, Dortmund fans were greeted with heartbreaking news as rivals Bayern Munich decided to trigger the midfielder’s 37 million euros buyout clause, making the midfield prodigy the most expensive German player of all time.
Shinji Kagawa
Regardless of the outcome on Saturday night, no one can deny the fact that Borussia Dortmund have made their mark on the 2012/2013 season. Back in 2008, soon after coming out of a financial catastrophe that almost obliterated their very existence from the face of German football, Die Borussen have worked their way towards a growth model that has perfectly been complimented by performance on the pitch.
It is quite astonishing to see a squad as blessed with talent as Bayern Munich’s not being able to get its hands on the Holy Grail that is the long-eared trophy given to the victors of the Champions League.
Bastian SchweinsteigerThe common mistake which journalists outside of Germany make is a rather simple one; they almost always tend to mention Bastian Schweinsteiger as the captain of Bayern. While he is not the captain, one can understand why they make this mistake. Without Schweinsteiger, Bayern is not even half…
1) UnpredictabilityThe Champions League was associated with a high amount of ball possession and some additional pressing in previous years. Dortmund completely changed this perception by doing unimaginable damage to their opponents with possession as low as just above thirty percent.
Their intense pressing was just too much to bear.…
Miami Beach, Florida (May 4, 2013) – Live Soccer TV has gathered exclusive live stream and TV schedules information for football fans who want to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich live. The hosts had a great week celebrating Champions League semi-final success on Real Madrid’s ground, the Santiago Bernabeu. The visitors, meanwhile, are fresh from recording the biggest ever margin of victory at this stage of the competition: a 7-0 dismantling of the mighty Barcelona on aggregate.
It is happening this Saturday, at 12:30pm EST/ 16:30 GMT / 18:30 CET. Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich is the big match on everyone’s mind in Germany. It is a glimpse of the UEFA Champions League final set to take place on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
Bayern and Dortmund have already met each other three times this season. This meeting is set to be the friendliest of them all. However, there will be plenty of bad blood between the two even if it does not show through on the pitch. Hans Joachim Watzke clearly conveyed to the press that he will not be having lunch with Uli Hoeness and Co. any time soon. There will only be a ‘handshake’.
Miami Beach, Florida (April 28, 2013) – Millions of spectators worldwide will keep their eyes locked on their screen during Tuesday’s Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund match. Some are anti-Madridistas hoping to witness a confirmation of Los Blancos’ failure to reach the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley. Some are German football fans or, specifically, Borussia Dortmund supporters. Others are die-hard Real Madrid fans or neutrals looking to experience thrilling football at its best. With LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV), you can figure out where to watch Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
Completing impossible comebacks is nothing new in the history of Real Madrid. The current side, however, is yet to ink such an achievement in the books of the UEFA Champions League. Emilio Butragueno branded Tuesday’s clash against Borussia Dortmund as ‘the match of the decade’.
The spirit ruling at the Santiago Bernabeu presently is one marked with faith to pull off a historic upset come Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Every area of Jose Mourinho’s squad will be tested – from the defence to the attack, from the physical stamina to the mental power. Los Blancos have done it many times in the past but what are the current team’s chances of recording a miraculous result against Jurgen Klopp’s perfectly trained Dortmund at the Bernabeu?
We look at a range of post-match quotes which illustrate Real Madrid’s belief that the tie ‘es remontable’ (can be overturned).
1) Pepe: “We did not start the match well. The important thing is that we can turn around the tie and get to the final. We have to think about ourselves. We played badly and we have to accept it, but there is still a match to go.”
Expensive mistakes can only be rectified through priceless perfection. Real Madrid will need to sweat blood at the Bernabeu to revive their hope of winning La Decima in 2013.
Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League Semifinal First Leg, 2012-13)
He became the first man to score four goals in a Champions League semifinal; he also became the first player to score four in a single game against Real Madrid in this prestigious competition.
Robert Lewandowski scored four absolutely brilliant goals to ensure that his team takes a three goal advantage to Madrid. All four goals showed different traits of the Pole. His power, skill, calmness and excellence were all on display. The first goal was a display of strength and reflex. Mario Götze delivered a wonderful cross; Lewandowski wrestled Pepe off the ball and connected to score.
Team news and analysis
The big news is that Cristiano Ronaldo is back after missing Saturday’s league derby against Atletico. The UEFA Champions League top scorer has been in the tabloids recently for issues concerning his relationship with girlfriend Irina Shayk. Ronaldo, who strongly refuted The Sun’s report via Twitter, will be hoping to rebuild his tarnished image with a perfect performance on the pitch this Tuesday.
The Portuguese number 7 will likely be given a free role with Karim Benzema and Kaka in contention for a First XI spot along the likes of Mesut Özil, Xabi Alonso, Fabio Coentrao, Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane.
The Spanish press will have its eyes fixed on Real Madrid’s goal post. Which man, between veteran Iker Casillas and January signing Diego Lopez, will Jose Mourinho pick in what Emilio Butragueno described as ‘Real Madrid’s game of the decade’?
Miami Beach, Florida (April 21, 2013) – After Bayern’s home match against FC Barcelona, the eyes of UEFA Champions League lovers will remain in Germany on Wednesday. LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) offers you extensive listings to know where to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid at 14:45 EST / 18:45 EST / 20:45 CET on April 24, 2013.
On Saturday, the Germans registered a 2-0 win over Mainz 05. Meanwhile, Real Madrid warmed up for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League fixture with a 3-1 victory over Levante. Mesut Özil and Karim Benzema put their names on the scoring sheet while Cristiano Ronaldo got unlucky in front of goal a couple of times. Jurgen Klopp’s men will be looking to keep Ronaldo from scoring for a second game in a row.
Cristiano Ronaldo VS Neven Subotic
The biggest threat of the night for Jurgen Klopp will come from Cristiano Ronaldo. Although the Portugal international has always been overshadowed by Lionel Messi, his statistics are equally astonishing and mind-boggling.
This season, he has already scored 46 goals in 45 games, with 11 of those coming in 10 Champions League outings. During his career with the La Liga giants, Ronaldo has averaged more than a goal per game.
Though a winger by trade, Ronaldo has a tendency to cut inside and run through the middle where he is most threatening. This is the position where he can hurt Dortmund which means that Neven Subotic will keep on crossing paths with him regularly.
There are so many fascinating aspects to the Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid UEFA Champions League semi-final, the first leg of which is to be played on Wednesday night. Both teams will be more than eager to go all the way and lift the trophy at Wembley, marking a historic season to either of the clubs.
Team News
Dortmund’s captain, Sebastian Kehl, is doubtful for this clash. Ilkay Gündogan and Sven Bender are usually Jürgen Klopp’s preferred defensive midfielders in Europe this season nonetheless. Michael Essien is doubtful for Real Madrid while Alvaro Arbeloa is suspended.
Analysis
Borussia Dortmund was rocked by the news which was spread by German mass circulation Bild on Monday. Mario Götze is reportedly heading to Bayern after the Bavarians triggered the Munich born midfielder’s release clause. Jose Mourinho had witnessed a confident side when he had stopped by to watch them bash Greuther Fürth. Now, Bayern might have inflicted the damage to their neighbors which Madrid wanted to do.
The 20 year-old has had an incredible season so far, having scored 16 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions. The midfielder’s ability to play in a variety of positions on the pitch is complimented by his superb dribbling skills, electric pace and enviable creativity. His ability to carve out an assist at any point in the match makes him a constant threat for opposing defenders. He is being regarded as one of the greatest prospects to have graced German football in recent years.
Much to the displeasure of many Borussia Dortmund fans, star midfielder, Mario Gotze will be wearing the colours of Bundesliga rivals, Bayern Munich next season onwards. The news was confirmed late Monday night and could not have come at a worse possible time for Jurgen Klopp’s side that will face Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final tonight.
Miami Beach, Florida (April 12, 2013) – Live Soccer TV (@LiveSoccerTV) is pleased to announce that users can count on the site to know where to watch Bayern vs Barca and Dortmund vs Real Madrid live. The live stream and TV schedules for these two UEFA Champions League matches will feature a host of countries and TV channels as football fans worldwide will want to see Europe’s best four teams battle it out in the semi-finals. LiveSoccerTV.com will parallel this extensive live stream and TV listings coverage for the UEFA Europa League semi-final matches. Our data team is always striving for accuracy.