Without Malen | Live Ticker under way | Referee from Italy

Line-up: Nmecha in for Brandt

This team will start in Madrid: Kobel – Ryerson, Hummels, Can, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen , Sabitzer, Nmecha, Sancho, Adeyemi, Füllkrug

Departure: Off to Madrid without Malen

Flight EW 1909 is ready for boarding. The following BVB players will be on board: Adeyemi, Brandt, Bynoe-Gittens, Can, Sancho, Moukoko, Füllkrug, Haller, Hummels, Kobel, Süle, Meyer, Sabitzer, Özcan, Lotka, Ryerson, Reus, Maatsen, Wolf, Schlotterbeck, Duranville and Nmecha. Speaking immediately prior to departure about Donyell Malen, sporting director Sebastian Kehl said: "He wasn't ready, he also became a bit infectious. It's a pity, but everyone else is on board."

History: Good omen ahead of trip

The record in knockout matches against Spanish clubs is positive: BVB have reached the next round six times and been eliminated only twice. Borussia won their only previous knockout tie with Atlético in the quarter-final of the 1966 European Cup Winners' Cup.

Referee: Guida to take charge

Marco Guida, from Italy, will officiate the match. The 42-year-old has been refereeing matches in Serie A since the 2009/10 season and has been on the FIFA list since 2014. This will be his ninth assignment in the UEFA Champions League.

Weather: dry and warm

It is expected to remain dry throughout the day, with the temperature rising to 21 degrees Celsius during the day before dropping to 16 degrees at kick-off. There is a zero percent probability of rain.

Live broadcast: DAZN and Net Radio

The match will be broadcast live on DAZN. The pre-match coverage starts at 20:00 CET and will be presented by Laura Wontorra (pictured). Michael Ballack will be on hand to provide his expert opinion from the pundit's chair. Jan Platte will be on commentary duty. The BVB Net Radio will give you the usual Black & Yellow take, with Norbert Dickel and Boris Rupert on the mic. Match highlights plus the press conference and match reactions will be available on BVB TV.

Kits: red, white and blue versus Black & Yellow

Both teams will line up in their usual colours: Madrid in red and white stripes with blue shorts and red socks, Dortmund in yellow shirts with black shorts and yellow socks.

Social Media coverage on Tuesday 

Our digital channels operate at full throttle on matchday. There will be full match highlights, statistics and first-hand info on our social media channels X, Facebook and Instagram. The quickest match report in the league can be found on the app and at bvb.de seconds after the final whistle. On our website and in the app, there will then be match reactions and facts to read.