Borussia Dortmund vs Inter Milan – Predicted lineup and team news

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·28 January 2026

Borussia Dortmund vs Inter Milan – Predicted lineup and team news

Borussia Dortmund welcome Serie A frontrunners Inter Milan for the decisive final day of the UEFA Champions League league stage, where both clubs are vying for a straight path into the knockout stage.

Niko Kovac’s team wrapped up their recent Bundesliga outing with a convincing 3-0 triumph at Union Berlin’s Alte Försterei.

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Emre Can converted a penalty in the 10th minute after Frederik Ronnow fouled Guirassy, with Nico Schlotterbeck adding a headed goal from a set-piece in the 53rd minute and Maximilian Beier wrapping things up via a clinical finish in the 84th minute.

This result marks Dortmund’s third straight league win, leaving them trailing Bundesliga toppers Bayern Munich by eight points. Yet in Europe, they endured a frustrating 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in their previous outing, sitting 16th on 11 points after seven games.

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Dortmund face absences in midfield with Marcel Sabitzer sidelined by a nagging calf problem, alongside defender Niklas Süle, as coach Niko Kovac revealed pre-match. Wing-back Daniel Svensson is banned following his straight red card versus Tottenham, thinning out options further.

Kovac stays upbeat, declaring: “If you combine our obvious talent with physicality over 90 minutes, we can compete at the highest level”. Additionally, Aaron Anselmino has returned to parent club Chelsea after his loan was cut short.

Serhou Guirassy spearheads the forward line post the 3-0 Union Berlin rout on Saturday, where the striker spurned a golden opportunity yet played a pivotal role in Dortmund’s control. He has notched three goals in this term’s UCL—down from 13 last season—but aims to rediscover that scoring touch.