Here are the official starting XIs for tonight’s Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Club.

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Borussia Dortmund will play host to Athletic Club de Bilbao in their second Champions League game of the season tonight with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET.
BVB coach Niko Kovač rings in the changes as Niklas Süle and Carney Chukwuemeka make rare starts, while Serhou Guirassy is fit. Bilbao have kept a few big names like Aymeric Laporte and Oihan Sancet on the bench.
With around an hour to go before kickoff, the confirmed Borussia Dortmund vs. Athletic Club lineups have been announced – and you can find the official starting XIs below.
Confirmed Dortmund vs. Athletic Bilbao lineups:
Borussia Dortmund starting XI (3-4-2-1):
Kobel – Anton, Süle, Bensebaini – Ryerson, Sabitzer, Jobe, Svensson – Adeyemi, Chukwuemeka – Guirassy
Athletic Club starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Simon – Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Leuke – Jauregizar, Rego – Williams, Navarro, Gomez – Sannadi
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