Tuesday night's meeting will be Chelsea's first-ever competitive encounter with Borussia Dortmund, as Graham Potter's team attempts to save its UEFA Champions League last-16 tie after losing the first leg 1-0. It appears like history is on Chelsea's side. It was their eighth defeat in a UCL knockout match, but in their previous seven losses, they had advanced to the next round more frequently (four times) than not (three). Borussia Dortmund also has a bad track record in the competition when playing away in England, having dropped their past five Champions League games there against Premier League teams, with their most recent victory coming against Arsenal in October 2013. (2-1).
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Return of the Champions League! The second leg of the round of 16 will begin on Tuesday after a little break. On March 7 at 3:00 PM ET, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund will square off at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League round of 16. Don't be shocked if it's tight; Chelsea's last three Champions League games have all been decided by one goal or less. On their first meeting with Borussia Dortmund back in February, Chelsea did not receive the outcome they were hoping for. Borussia Dortmund was narrowly defeated by Chelsea by a score of 1-0. At halftime, the score was tied at 0-0, however Chelsea was shut out after failing to score in the second half.Chelsea wants to make things difficult for Borussia Dortmund this time.
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