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Borussia Dortmund vs Monaco team news: Shinji Kagawa a doubt for Thomas Tuchel

Everything you need to know as Dortmund face an exciting Monaco outfit who beat Manchester City in the last round

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The Champions League makes a welcome return with the mouth watering prospect of Borussia Dortmund taking on Monaco for a place in the semi-final.

The Germans are looking to get back to the final for the first time since 2013, while Ligue 1 leaders Monaco last played in the final in 2004 when they lost to Jose Mourinho's Porto.

 Borussia Dortmund eased past Benfica 5-0 on aggregate in the last round
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Borussia Dortmund eased past Benfica 5-0 on aggregate in the last roundCredit: Getty Images

In the last round, the Germans were too good for Benfica winning 5-0 on aggregate, while Monaco edged past Manchester City 6-6 after the two legs but went through on away goals.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the first leg at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund.

Where can I watch Borussia Dortmund v Monaco?

Dortmund welcome Monaco to the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday 11th April, kick off is at 7:45pm UK time.

The game will be shown live on BT Sport 3, while subscribers can stream the game on their mobile device.

Alternatively you can follow all the action on our live blog

What is the latest Borussia Dortmund team news?

Dortmund could still be without Marco Reus who is struggling with a hamstring injury.

Mario Goetze is out while Andre Schurrle, Sven Bender, Julian Weigl, Shinji Kagawa, Erik Durm and Lukasz Piszczek all missed the weekend defeat to Bayern.

Midfielder Gonzalo Castro also went off in the Bayern loss with a knock.

 Radamel Falcao will be back to lead the Monaco attack after missing the second leg against Manchester City
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Radamel Falcao will be back to lead the Monaco attack after missing the second leg against Manchester CityCredit: Reuters

What is the latest Monaco team news?

Midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is suspended for the first leg after his booking against Manchester City and experienced Joao Moutinho could deputise.

Full-back Djibril Sidibe is a doubt after spending time in hospital with appendicitis.

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