Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Club square off at Signal Iduna Park at 9:00 PM today, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the League Stage.

Borussia Dortmund are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Athletic Club will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Athletic Club lead the rivalry with 2 wins over Borussia Dortmund's 0. Their most recent meeting saw Athletic Club came out on top 2-0.

Borussia Dortmund's preferred 3-4-2-1 shape may stretch the field, while Athletic Club's 4-2-3-1 setup looks built for discipline.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Borussia Dortmund may hold the edge at Signal Iduna Park, but Athletic Club's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.