Borussia Dortmund’s six-match winning run in all competitions will be put to the test on Wednesday in the resumption of the UEFA Champions League.
Gio Reyna and his Dortmund teammates face off with English Premier League visitors Chelsea in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie. Reyna earned his first start since November on Saturday, logging 66 minutes in a 2-0 victory over Werder Bremen. The 20-year-old has scored three Bundesliga goals since the resumption of Dortmund’s league schedule, but now fights to play a role in European competition. Wednesday will mark the first-ever competitive showdown between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea and a strong performance from Reyna could help play the difference at Signal Iduna Park.
In England, Josh Sargent and Norwich City host Hull City in EFL Championship play. Daryl Dike and West Brom take on Blackburn Rovers. Zack Steffen and Middlesbrough visit Sheffield United.
In Brazil, Johnny Cardoso and International continue their schedule in the Gaucho competition.
Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:
Europe
Champions League
Gio Reyna and Borussia Dortmund host Chelsea on Wednesday.
Christian Pulisic is OUT (Injury) for Chelsea.
Europa League
Jordan Pefok and Union Berlin visit Ajax on Thursday.
Richie Ledezma and PSV visit Sevilla on Thursday.
England
Premier League
Matt Turner and Arsenal host Manchester City on Wednesday.
Championship
Josh Sargent and Norwich City host Hull City on Tuesday.
Daryl Dike and West Bromwich Albion host Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday.
Auston Trusty and Birmingham City host Cardiff City on Tuesday.
Zack Steffen and Middlesbrough visit Sheffield United on Wednesday.
Ethan Horvath and Luton Town visit Preston North End on Wednesday.
Duane Holmes is OUT (Injury) for Huddersfield Town.
Lynden Gooch is OUT (Injury) for Sunderland.
League Two
Jonathan Tomkinson and Stevenage visit Newport County on Tuesday
Brazil
Gaucho
Johnny Cardoso and Internacional host EC Sao Jose on Thursday.