CHAMPIONS LEAGUE is back this week with an intriguing encounter between German giants Borussia Dortmund and Benfica.
Runners-up in 2013, Dortmund have work to do if they are to qualify for last eight of the competition having lost 1-0 in Portugal in the first-leg.
Here’s all the information you need ahead of the game.
What time is kick-off?
The Champions League clash kicks off at 19:45pm on Wednesday 8 March.
Where can I watch the game?
The game will be shown live on BT Sport 3.
What is the latest Borussia Dortmund news?
Dortmund suffered a major blow with the news that Marco Reus will miss the game with a torn hamstring.
Sven Bender is a long-term absentee whilst Mario Gotze is out indefinitely with a metabolic disorder.
Who is definitely out for Borussia Dortmund?
Marco Reus, Sven Bender, Sebastian Rode and Mario Gotze
What is the latest Benfica news?
Benfica’s Brazilian midfielder Filipe Augusto has shaken off an ankle injury and is fit.
Who is definitely out for Benfica?
Ljubomir Fejsa will miss the match with an ankle injury.
Form guide
Dortmund: WWWLL
Benfica: WWWWW
SunSport prediction
Borussia Dortmund always seem to turn up in this competition but their lack of away goal in Portugal could really come back to haunt them.
The Germans to go through… but by the skin of their teeth. 3-1
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