Football's pinnacle European tournament, the Champions League, gathers the continent's finest clubs in a battle for glory. - BVB coach Terzic speaks out: "Time for this winning run to come to a halt"
Just four days before the Champions League final, the confident coach of Borussia Dortmund, Edin Terzic, is beaming with self-assurance. Despite being seen as clear underdogs, Terzic firmly believes in his team's chance of victory against Real Madrid this Saturday (9 PM/ZDF & DAZN) in London.
Referring to Real's impressive 14-time winning spree in Champions League finals, Terzic shared, "It's time for this streak to end." In fact, since the start of the successor competition to the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in the 1992/93 season, Real has triumphed in every one of the eight finals it has reached.
Terzic doesn't shy away from expressing his belief in his team's potential. He said, "It's all about focusing on just one game. I'm completely convinced that anything is achievable in a single game." His statement is not without substance, as his team has shown remarkable form in the ongoing Champions League tournament, eliminating Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain from the competition.
Terzic brought back memories of the heartbreaking lost Bundesliga title last season, when a win would have clinched the title for his team but they ended up drawing against Mainz: "I would have loved to skip that chapter in my life. We experienced that painful day."
The coach also made it clear that this time around, the returning supporters have a chance to let go of last year's heartbreak: "Those same fans, who were left standing on the pitch long after the match last year, are now traveling with us to London. It would now be a perfect time to repay their faith."
Defender Nico Schlotterbeck echoed this sentiment. He stated, "The situation last year was different. We had something to lose, now we have something to win."
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Terzic acknowledged the challenge posed by Real Madrid's 14-winning streak in Champions League finals, originating from the 1992/93 season. Borussia Dortmund faces Real Madrid in the Champions League final, taking place in London on Saturday at 9 PM, which will be broadcasted on ZDF and DAZN in Germany. Terzic's Dortmund is the underdog, but he remains optimistic, believing in his team's chance of victory against the Spanish giant.
Borussia Dortmund managed to eliminate Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain from the Champions League tournament this season, showcasing their formidable potential. Terzic reminded his team of the painful draw against Mainz last season, which cost them the Bundesliga title. The Dortmund coach expressed gratitude towards the fans who had stayed on the pitch after the match, now calling for repayment of their faith in the Champions League final.
Nico Schlotterbeck, a defensively strong stalwart in Dortmund's lineup, echoed Terzic's sentiments, explaining how the stakes are different this time around. Terzic is determined to bring Dortmund glory in the Champions League final, aiming to disrupt Real Madrid's dominant streak in the tournament. Borussia Dortmund will be playing in front of their fans from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in what promises to be an unforgettable European soccer event.
Source: www.stern.de
