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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- Sebastian Kehl, the sporting director of Borussia Dortmund, commended Niklas Süle's performance in the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.
- Born and raised in North Rhine-Westphalia, Süle drew praise from his fellow German, Kehl, for his exceptional tackle that prevented Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappé from scoring an early goal.
- Niklas Süle's impressive performance in the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain made headlines in Germany, with soccer enthusiasts and media outlets alike commending the national defender.
- Despite being a reserve player for much of his career, Niklas Süle shone in the spotlight during Borussia Dortmund's draw against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
- Though Dortmund's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, expressed delight in the team's victory over Paris Saint-Germain, he acknowledged that the team still has room for improvement in the Bundesliga.
- The Hammer Group, a soccer enthusiast community in Germany, celebrated Niklas Süle's performance in the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, with some members even speculating about a potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain or other European powerhouses.
- As Edin Terzic, the head coach of Borussia Dortmund, prepares his team for the upcoming games against Augsburg and Mainz before the winter break, he encourages the team to maintain their form and mentality in every competition, with an eye towards the Champions League round of 16 draw on Monday.
Source: www.stern.de
