Overview

• Borussia Dortmund enter the Oct. 1 home tie on a strong domestic run under Niko Kovac, taking 13 of 15 Bundesliga points after a 2-0 win at Mainz.
• Karim Adeyemi has scored in recent games and is earning praise for added defensive work, with Kovac saying he pushes the winger to contribute both ways.
• Spanish reports link FC Barcelona to Adeyemi at around €80 million, while Sport Bild reports Dortmund have spoken with his agent Jorge Mendes about an early extension; his deal runs to 2027.
• Kovac said Serhou Guirassy completed the final training session and is expected to be available after missing Mainz as a precaution.
• Athletic Bilbao’s form has dipped since Nico Williams was injured on Spain duty, and he is likely out; Dortmund look to convert a 4-4 opener at Juventus into a first win in the ligaphase (21:00 local, DAZN).