CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Borussia Dortmund - PSV Eindhoven, how do they get there? How are they doing in their leagues?
The Champions League quarter-final ticket is at stake and ‘Chucky’ and his team are one win away from qualifying.
The idea of making a mark in Europe’s most prestigious tournament is more alive than ever for PSV Eindhoven, the team where Mexican player Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano plays. They will arrive at Signal Iduna Park with a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund, with goals from Luuk de Jong and Donyell Malen. The match is part of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The German team has not appeared decisive in their last three games in the Champions League, as they have only managed one victory with two draws, so the Dutch team has possibilities.
Hirving Lozano will arrive motivated as he was honored for his 100 appearances with the red and white team. The Dutch crowd chanted the classic “El Chucky Lozano!” showing the Mexican that he is an idol. In words to TNT Sports from the former Pachuca player, he commented, “I think we showed that we have good football, we had chances to score, and I believe we controlled the game more than they did. We had more possession and opportunities than them, and that speaks well of the team,” this after the first leg of the round of 16.
Team news and players to follow
Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano has only scored four goals in the 1747 minutes played in the UEFA Champions League, of which he has only played 333 this season. The explosive Mexican has only scored 5 goals in the current season, but that is simply a statistic; when the fast forward is at 100% of his physical capacity, he is disruptive. By the way, PSV Eindhoven defeated Go Ahead Eagles last Friday by 1-0 and is leading the Eredivisie with 69 points, 10 more than second-placed Feyenoord, led by Santiago Giménez.
As for the German team, they have a squad full of talent, but the experienced Marco Reus continues to stand out, a talented midfielder, one of the best footballers in the world in recent years. His only problem has been injuries, but the German is a player who sends a message of leadership to the team. In the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund is in fourth place with 47 points, 20 less than Bayer Leverkusen, who leads with 67 points.