Jose Mourinho will lead his charges against Jurgen Klopp’s men at the Westfalenstadion in search of Los Blancos’ first win in 23 matches.
Real Madrid managed a 2-0 victory over Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu after the international break. The win for the Capital club was welcomed as they were plagued by the FIFA Virus, however, they will be tested for their mettle as they take on the
challenge of Borussia Dortmund.
The UEFA Champions League group stage fixture could not have come at a worse time for the Spanish champions, given their poor form in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 over the last 12 years. Real Madrid have had a dismal run against Bundesliga rivals, failing to return home with
the three points after their trips to the region.
Madridista are aware of what to expect from the trip, given the precarious injuries in Jose Mourinho’s dressing room, with their history on the road leaving less to be optimistic about. Their away matches against German team’s have meant suffering for them
over the years, which have normally ended in defeats for them.
Only once in 23 games have Real Madrid managed to come out victors on their travels to Germany, and that came way back in 2000. Bayer Leverkusen were the fateful opposition, a rival that brings back fond memories for the Whites as they demarcate ninth European
Cup triumph.
After Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund are one of their most docile rivals amongst Bundesliga teams they have chanced to meet.
Los Blancos have played two games in Dortmund and have not lost on any of their trips. The tied the match in 1997/98in the semi-finals, while Zidane equalized for the Santiago Bernabeu outfit in 2002/03 UEFA Champions League campaign.
The biggest German rival for Real Madrid remains Bayern Munich. Last year's team fell in the first leg of the semi-finals. The defeat ultimately cost them a place in the final as it tie was decided on penalties in the return leg.
While the Santiago Bernabeu based outfit has the worse overall record against Bayern Munich, it is against other Bundesliga rivals that they have received their biggest thrashings. Hamburg (5-1) in 1979/80 European Super Cup, Kaiserslautern (5-0) during
the 1981/82 campaign, and Borussia Monchengladbach (5-1) in the 1985/86 UEFA Cup fixtures, respectively.
Of their 23 conflicts, Real Madrid have managed six draws, 16 defeats and one victory.
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