Dortmund vs Monterrey match review, 8:00 a.m. July 2: When class collides with stubbornness

Dortmund vs Monterrey form

It is difficult to say that Dortmund's performance in the group stage was convincing. The Bundesliga's top representative won the ticket to continue at the top of Group F as predicted before the match. However, the German team still took the field with a rather lackluster appearance.

Drawing 0-0 with Fluminese in the opening match, Dortmund then only narrowly defeated two completely inferior names, Mamelodi Sundowns (4-3) and Ulsan Hyundai (1-0). But fortunately for coach Niko Kovac and his team, in the round of 16, they only had to face the lowest rated name, Monterrey.

The Mexican team finished second in Group E with an unbeaten record, 2 draws and 1 win. This can be considered an unexpected achievement for the team under coach Domènec Torrent because they were considered difficult to compete for the top two positions with Inter Milan and River Plate.

But Monterrey did it and showed that they are not an easy target. Under the command of captain Sergio Ramos, the Mexican club's defense became more solid and difficult to penetrate. After 3 group stage matches, Monterrey even had the most impressive statistics, scoring 5 goals and conceding only 1.

However, that does not mean Ramos and his teammates can continue to stand firm against the opposing firepower in the round of 16. Remember, in the last 10 appearances, Dortmund have been undefeated and have only failed to score in 1 match. In addition, in 8/10 of those matches, the "guns" in yellow and black shirts scored at least 3 goals/match.

Dortmund vs Monterrey match review, 8:00 a.m. July 2: When class collides with stubbornness - photo 2 — Dortmund has not shown a truly convincing performance in the group stage.

The Bundesliga representative's strength is of course still mainly in the attack. Names like Guirassy, Adeyemi, or Jobe Bellingham are all in good form recently. With a winning rate of up to 61% (winning 14 out of 23 matches in charge), coach Niko Kovac is bringing a very exciting spirit to his students and Die Borussen fans.

This is the first time in history that Dortmund has faced a club from Mexico. While Monterrey has never played an official match against a Bundesliga representative in its 80-year history, the battle in Atlanta therefore promises to be unpredictable.

Dortmund are rated higher in every aspect, but Guirassy and his teammates still need to enter the match with a high level of concentration if they do not want to pay a heavy price. As long as they do not get too complacent, the German team is probably strong enough to overcome their opponents in the official match time.

Dortmund vs Monterrey squad information

Dortmund: Due to his interest in joining Chelsea, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is unlikely to be included in the squad. Julian Brandt has recovered from injury.

Monterrey: Experienced midfielder Jorge Rodriguez returns from suspension.

Expected lineup Dortmund vs Monterrey

Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini; Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Bellingham; Guirassy

Monterrey: Andrada; Chavez, Medina, Ramos, Arteaga; Deossa, Rodriguez, Torres; Corona; Berterame, Alvarado

Prediction: 1-0

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