Dortmund aim to extend rise as Betis seek unbeaten record in Berlin

Borussia Dortmund host Real Betis tonight at Signal Iduna Park in what is billed as one of the day’s most anticipated UEFA Champions League fixtures.

In a venue that promises to be boiling, the Allemands will look to confirm their surge against a Spanish side that have impressed since the competition began.

Backed by its famous Mur Jaune, Dortmund remain a particularly difficult side to manoeuvre at home.

Les hommes of Niko Kovač have displayed an interesting dynamic in recent weeks and intend to maintain that momentum before their supporters.

A win would enable the German club to reach a new milestone and move closer to the top places in the Ligue standings.

Betis’s unbeaten run

Betis remain unbeaten, but the challenge ahead is significant.

Real Betis have crafted an almost perfect Champions League record, winning their first three matches and ranking among the fittest teams in Europe.

Their collective solidity and offensive efficiency give them genuine ambitions as they travel to Germany.

The meeting will be the first official confrontation between the two clubs, a duel expected to attract many observers given both sides favour ambitious, attacking football.

Combining Dortmund’s European experience, the fervour of Signal Iduna Park and Betis’s confidence since the season’s start, all ingredients point to a spectacular encounter.