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Dortmund's Neven Subotic in action against Man City on October 3, 2012
Neven Subotic: 'It was a fair result'
Neven Subotic praises Borussia Dortmund beating Real Madrid 4-1 at home on Wednesday.
Apr 25, 11:20
Dortmund defender Mats Hummels in action against Manchester City on December 4, 2012
Mats Hummels "proud" of Borussia Dortmund
Mats Hummels is pleased with his teammates' response to his mistake against Real Madrid.
Apr 25, 10:55
Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011
Raphael Varane shocked by Borussia Dortmund defeat
Raphael Varane points to a team failure as to why Real Madrid were thrashed 4-1 by Borussia Dortmund.
Apr 25, 10:40
Pepe
Pepe backs Real Madrid to turn it around
Pepe has confidence that Real Madrid can score three goals without reply against Borussia Dortmund next Tuesday.
Apr 25, 10:18
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Real Madrid can reach Champions League final'
Jose Mourinho says that Real Madrid can still make the Champions League final despite their huge first-leg deficit.
Apr 25, 08:21
Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan on action on October 3, 2012
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Borussia Dortmund worthy winners'
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan believes that his side were worthy of their 4-1 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 24, 23:48
Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his fourth goal in the Champions League semi final against Real Madrid on April 24, 2013
Robert Lewandowski downplays four-goal heroics
Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski deflects individual plaudits after netting four goals against Real Madrid.
Apr 24, 23:17
Dortmund head coach Juergen Klopp during his side's match against Real Madrid on April 24, 2013
Jurgen Klopp hails 'brilliant' Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp praises his side's performance following their 4-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 24, 22:33
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos slams Real Madrid attitude
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos believes that his side were "lacking in attitude" during their 4-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
Apr 24, 22:09

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole dissects the action as Borussia Dortmund record a 4-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.

Match Report

Four goals from Robert Lewandowski earn Borussia Dortmund a 4-1 home win against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the Champions League semi-final as Borussia Dortmund record a 4-1 win over Real Madrid.

HT Report

Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid end the first half tied at 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Westfalenstadion.

Team News

Luka Modric starts for Real Madrid, while hosts Borussia Dortmund include Bayern Munich-bound Mario Gotze in their starting lineup.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Champions League semi-final clash between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in Germany.

Head to Head
Build-up
Bayer Leverkusen player Daniel Carvajal (right) challenges for the ball with Bayern Munich player Xherdan Shaqiri during their sides match on October 28, 2012
Daniel Carvajal backs Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund
Daniel Carvajal believes that Real Madrid have more quality than Borussia Dortmund and will qualify for the Champions League final.
Apr 24, 18:46
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho: Real Madrid "deserve" Champions League success
Jose Mourinho claims that Real Madrid "deserve" to win the Champions League this season.
Apr 24, 16:11
Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on November 27, 2012
Real Madrid's Angel di Maria arrives in Dortmund
Angel di Maria joins his Real Madrid teammates for their game against Borussia Dortmund after staying back in Spain for the birth of his child.
Apr 24, 15:41
Mario Gotze
Lothar Matthaus: Mario Gotze announcement "unfair" on Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus feels that their announcement to sign Mario Gotze before Borussia Dortmund's Champions League semi-final clash with Real Madrid was "unfair".
Apr 24, 05:31
Real Madrid's Mesut Ozil celebrates a goal against Real Betis on April 20, 2013
Mesut Ozil: 'We're looking at Champions League final'
Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil says that the team are fully focused on reaching the Champions League final.
Apr 24, 04:42
Dortmund's Jakub Blaszczykowski celebrates a goal against Nuremberg on January 25, 2013
Jakub Blaszczykowski hails "outstanding" Champions League campaign
Jakub Błaszczykowski urges the Borussia Dortmund supporters to be at their loudest when they host Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Apr 23, 14:50
Dortmund head coach Juergen Klopp prior to his side's match against Malaga on April 9, 2013
Jurgen Klopp: 'Borussia Dortmund not distracted'
Jurgen Klopp reveals that Pep Guardiola wanted Mario Gotze at Bayern Munich and insists that Borussia Dortmund are focused against Real Madrid.
Apr 23, 14:19
Dortmund defender Mats Hummels in action against Manchester City on December 4, 2012
Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels: "Anything is possible"
Mats Hummels is confident of Borussia Dortmund's ability to progress to the Champions League final at the expense of Real Madrid.
Apr 23, 12:17
Angel Di Maria
Angel di Maria: 'Real Madrid have improved'
Angel di Maria is wary of Borussia Dortmund's counter-attacking abilities but has faith in Real Madrid's quality to get through to the Champions League final.
Apr 23, 12:04
Real's Luka Modric lies on the turf in a game against Real Betis on November 24, 2012
Luka Modric in Real Madrid squad for Borussia Dortmund match
Luka Modric is part of Real Madrid's 23-man squad for Wednesday's clash against Borussia Dortmund, but Marcelo misses out due to injury.
Apr 23, 11:52
Real Madrid's Mesut Ozil celebrates a goal against Real Betis on April 20, 2013
Mesut Ozil relishing return home
Mesut Ozil says that he cannot wait to return to his homeland to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
Apr 23, 07:06
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery and Borussia Dortmund's Lukasz Piszczek battle for the ball on December 1, 2012
Lukasz Piszczek expects "very tough game" against Real Madrid
Lukasz Piszczek admits that it will be "very tough" for Borussia Dortmund to beat Real Madrid at home on Wednesday.
Apr 22, 19:29
Dortmund defender Felipe Santana playing against Man City on October 3, 2012
Borussia Dortmund's Felipe Santana dreams of Wembley appearance
Felipe Santana says that he is determined to reach the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund and continue their "dream".
Apr 22, 16:02
Robert Lewandowski celebrates putting Borussia Dortmund 1-0 up against Greuther Furth on November 17, 2012
Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski will be fit for Real Madrid game
Robert Lewandowski insists that he will recover from his thigh injury in time for Borussia Dortmund's Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Apr 22, 15:45
Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez before his side's match against Manchester United on March 5, 2013
Diego Lopez returns to Real Madrid training
Diego Lopez shakes off a hip injury to take part in a Real Madrid training session today.
Apr 22, 15:20
Robert Lewandowski celebrates putting Borussia Dortmund 1-0 up against Greuther Furth on November 17, 2012
Robert Lewandowski doubtful for Real Madrid match
A thigh injury could rule Robert Lewandowski out of Borussia Dortmund's Champions League encounter with Real Madrid.
Apr 22, 14:36
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema celebrate on November 17, 2012
Report: Karim Benzema to start for Real Madrid
Karim Benzema is expected to lead the line for Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final clash with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
Apr 22, 14:05
Dortmund defender Mats Hummels in action against Manchester City on December 4, 2012
Mats Hummels: 'We must keep the ball against Real Madrid'
Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels believes that retaining the ball will be key against Real Madrid.
Apr 20, 12:56
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