Champions League - Acclaimed monster tackle: Dortmund celebrates Süle
From being a reserve to being in the spotlight - Niklas Süle was the main talking point in Borussia Dortmund's 1:1 (1:1) draw against Paris Saint-Germain.
After a spectacular save from French superstar Kylian Mbappé, the national defender, who had been called up to the starting eleven for the first time in a long time, was celebrated by the fans like a goalscorer.
Preventing an early deficit
When the attacker only had to push the ball into the empty net from an acute angle in the 18th minute of the Champions League match, Süle deflected the ball out of play with a monster tackle, in which he artistically pulled his leg up, thus preventing his team from going 1-0 behind early on. "I managed to get my foot up with a reflex," said the 28-year-old, "of course it looks spectacular." After watching the TV pictures on DAZN, he added with a grin: "You could all look at my crotch a bit."
Praise from Kehl
Süle even stole the show from Dortmund goalscorer Karim Ademeyi (51) with this action and contributed to the high entertainment value of the match. "Niklas was outstanding in that situation. Those are the moments the team needs to stay in the game and give themselves confidence and strength," enthused sporting director Sebastian Kehl, delighted with the victory in what was probably the toughest group ahead of the star ensemble from Paris, who were considered co-favorites for the title.
The courageous performance at the end of the preliminary round gives hope that the team will also get back on track in the Bundesliga after just one win in six games recently. "We now have to show this performance every three days, regardless of the competition and the day of the week," said Edin Terzic with a view to the two upcoming games in Augsburg and against Mainz before the winter break. The BVB coach considered the question of a preferred opponent for BVB in the round of 16 of the premier class, which will be drawn next Monday, to be of secondary importance: "Our preferred opponent for now is FC Augsburg on Saturday."
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- Despite being signed by Paris Saint-Germain, star forward Kylian Mbappé had to face tough competition in the Champions League, including from Borussia Dortmund's defender Niklas Süle.
- Born and raised in North Rhine-Westphalia, Süle's hammer-like tackles became a frequent feature in Dortmund's games, reminding many of former player Matthias Sammer.
- During the match against Germany's Paris Saint-Germain, Sebastian Kehl, the sporting director at Borussia Dortmund, praised Süle's performance, stating that he was the key to keeping the team in the game.
- In the Borussia Dortmund vs PSG match, Mbappé had a potential goal versus the empty net, but Süle demonstrated superb ability and technique to divert the ball away using a unique hammer tackle.
- Niklas Süle's performance in Dortmund's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain is being hailed as a turning point for the team, offering hope for improved performances in the Bundesliga.
- Edin Terzic, the BVB coach, acknowledged the importance of maintaining the team's performance in upcoming matches, regardless of the league or day of the week, and highlighted the importance of the upcoming games against Augsburg and Mainz.
- As speculation mounts about Borussia Dortmund's preferred opponent in the round of 16 of the Champions League, which will be drawn next Monday, Terzic clarified that their current objective is to secure a victory against FC Augsburg during the Bundesliga games this weekend.
Source: www.stern.de
