BVB must prevent the next humiliation
The humiliation is deep, but there is no time for frustration. After a short and hard-hitting video analysis of the disastrous top match against Bayern Munich, the Borussia Dortmund professionals rushed past the waiting fans in their cars - very serious and determined to do better in the next "super important" duel.
The groundbreaking Champions League second leg against Newcastle United on Tuesday (18:45/prime video and live ticker on ntv.de) offers a double opportunity. BVB can get rid of their Bayern anger after just three days and set their sights on the round of 16 in a spectacularly strong group. "We were very open and honest to put the hook under it. We've always come back after such setbacks. We'll do that again this time," assured coach Edin Terzić.
However, if they fail to do so, Dortmund will unexpectedly face an uncomfortable international break. The progress made in recent weeks would be gone, Bayern and Leverkusen would be ahead in the league and their place in Europe's top 16 would be in acute danger. Only the minutes after kick-off will show how badly their painstakingly built-up self-confidence has been shaken.
BVB want to "shake themselves up" against Newcastle
"We will have to shake ourselves up," emphasized sporting director Sebastian Kehl. BVB had thought they were well on their way without exhilarating soccer festivals, but with good results and a stable defense. Until Bayern came along and put a pin in the black and yellow balloon. "That's the way it is in soccer," said Kehl, now "we have the opportunity to take a big step".
Terzić could keep his speech short. Doing pretty much everything differently than against Munich, who were superior in every respect - that would be the best recipe. In other words: stop the defensive mistakes, close the gigantic gaps in the center of midfield, find a new aggressiveness, get the defensive outer positions tight. Become more active ourselves.
Immediately after the sobering 4-0 defeat, the coach had already announced that he would be ruthless in his introspection on Sunday. His players immediately spoke plainly. "It wasn't enough, it pisses you off," goalkeeper Gregor Kobel grumbled, while Julian Brandt wished his team-mates had "something in their pants and courage". BVB demonstrated this impressively in Newcastle. "The lesson from the first game is that we can hold our own at this level with a top performance," emphasized Terzić. The 1-0 win in England was a statement victory, but its significance was severely limited on Saturday evening.
It was a completely different story for United: the sixth-placed team in the Premier League won their top match against Arsenal FC 1-0 (with the help of controversial video evidence), which was their opponents' first defeat of the season
Borussia Dortmund aims to channel their disappointment from the Bayern Munich match into a passionate performance against Newcastle United. Coach Edin Terzic believes they can use this game as an opportunity to bounce back and secure their spot in the Champions League round of 16.
Sebastian Kehl, the sporting director, urges the team to shake off their complacency that had been built with good results and a solid defense. They have the chance to prove themselves again in the upcoming match against Newcastle and regain their lost momentum.
Source: www.ntv.de
