St James’ Park will once again be under the floodlights for a huge Champions League clash as Newcastle United play host to Borussia Dortmund in the first of two back to back games with the 1997 winners.
The Magpies enter the fixture at top of the Group F after an exceptional start which has seen them pick up a 0-0 draw away at AC Milan before recording a historic 4-1 victory at home to French champions PSG.
Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions and are full of confidence after their recent 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
But they face a huge challenge against an in-form Borussia Dortmund side who are unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season with six victories and two draws from their opening eight matches.
The Black and Yellows have vast experience in the Champions League and have competed in the competition in all of the last eight seasons.
The German outfit will be determined to climb off the bottom of the group after a 2-0 loss to PSG and a 0-0 draw with AC Milan. But who is likely to start for Edin Terzic’s men and who are the main threats for Newcastle to watch out for?
Here we take a look at the predicted Borussia Dortmund lineup.
1. Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
Swiss international Gregor Kobel has been a regular for Dortmund this season and helped his side to a clean sheet against AC Milan in the last Champions League clash. (Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
2. Right back: Marius Wolf
Marius Wolf is likely to replace first choice right back Julian Reyerson who is sidelined with illness. (Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
3. Centre Back: Mats Hummels
2014 World Cup winner Mats Hummels has been rolling back the years with some excellent defensive performances this season. (Getty Images) | Getty Images
4. Centre back: Nico Schlotterbeck
Nico Schlotterbeck has featured in the Bundesliga Team of the Season in both of the last two seasons. He has formed a strong partnership with Mats Hummels and is likely to start at St James’ Park. (Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images