Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund play host to Serie A champions Juventus in the Champions League this Wednesday night, with a spot in the last eight up for grabs.
Jurgen Klopp’s side currently trail 2-1, but grabbed a vital away goal while in Turin.
With a host of world class talent in both sides, we are looking at which players would make it into a combined XI.
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Here are our picks for a Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund combined XI:
GK) Gianluigi Buffon – Juventus
The veteran shot-stopper may be getting on in years, but he is still one of the top goalkeepers in the world.
RB) Stephan Lichtsteiner – Juventus
The Swiss international’s tactics and morals are somewhat questionable, but he is undeniably a player of quality who yields results.
CB) Mats Hummels – Borussia Dortmund
Another season blighted with injury, but Hummels remains one of the top centre-backs in Europe, and is sure to attract further attention when the transfer window opens this summer.
CB) Giorgio Chiellini – Juventus
The Italian star has been an ever present for The Old Lady since his move in 2005, and would walk into almost any team in the world.
LB) Marcel Schmelzer – Borussia Dortmund
A solid performer for the Bundesliga side, defensively superb and pops up with the occasional assist.
DM) Paul Pogba – Juventus
Arguably one of the best players in the world at the moment, the French international is wanted by a host of top European clubs.
CM) Andrea Pirlo – Juventus
The genius playmaker is unlikely to have many seasons left in him, but while he is still playing he certainly gets into the team.
CM) Ilkay Gundogan – Borussia Dortmund
Returning from a lengthy layoff, Gundogan has proved just how important he can be for Dortmund. A complete midfielder.
CAM) Marco Reus – Borussia Dortmund
Another player who has been plagued by injuries recently, but when he is fit and firing he is one of the best around.
ST) Carlos Tevez – Juventus
The Argentine is still scoring for fun in Serie A, and has been the only mainstay in Juventus’ forward line this season.
ST) Alvaro Morata – Juventus
Beat out Fernando Llorente for a starting spot, and hasn’t looked back since.
He narrowly beats out Pierre-Emerick Aybameyang due to his impressive stats despite fewer starts.
Check out the full lineup below.