Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, lineups and live stream

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund promises to be an intriguing encounter, rekindling memories of last season's final. Real Madrid, coming off a recent victory against Celta Vigo, aims to solidify their standing in the league after a rocky start . Conversely, Borussia Dortmund arrives buoyed by a commanding 7-1 victory over Celtic, looking to maintain their momentum as they seek improvement in the Bundesliga .

The reigning champions had at least got the better of Dortmund's Bundesliga rivals Stuttgart 3-1 in their opening match of the tournament, but their three-point haul is currently not even good enough for a seeded knockout place; they sit 17th in the 36-team table at this fledgling stage.

Celta Vigo in La Liga either side of the international break; the latter triumph saw them temporarily move level on points with leaders Barcelona - whom they face in El Clasico at the weekend - at the top of the table.

Madrid lost in Mbappe's absence on Matchday 2 of the league phase in Lille and currently trail Hansi Flick's Barcelona at the top of La Liga. They did, however, secure an important victory on the road at Celta Vigo on Saturday with Mbappe and Ballon d'Or favourite Vinicius Junior both on the scoresheet.

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Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo . Dortmund's lineup is similarly affected with Karim Adeyemi sidelined; however, they will likely rely on Serhou Guirassy for offensive support. This match could serve as a defining moment for both clubs in this season’s Champions League campaign.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup: Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Can, Sabitzer; Malen, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy

As fans eagerly anticipate the showdown on October 22nd at 20:00 BST, various platforms will provide live streaming options for viewers worldwide . The stakes are high for both teams as they vie not only for points but also pride in what has become a storied rivalry. With each club showcasing unique strengths amidst injury challenges, predicting the outcome remains speculative yet thrilling.

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