German DFB star Andrich confronted with tricky query over Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund.

Football - German DFB star Andrich confronted with tricky query over Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund.

Regarding the "comically challenging dilemma" of picking a favorite between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday in London, Bayer Leverkusen's star player Robert Andrich delivered a humorous response in the national team's training camp.

"Being part of a team with two players on each side makes it quite tricky to decide which team to root for. It's quite a dilemma, really," said the 29-year-old jokingly when referring to the BVB players, Niclas Füllkrug and Nico Schotterbeck, as well as the Real Madrid duo composed of Toni Kroos and Antonio Rüdiger. And then, he added a punchline with a smile, "Though, one could argue that as a German, you'd naturally support the German team. I believe it'll be a tightly contested match. And after careful consideration, I remain a Real Madrid fan."

On a more diplomatic note, his fellow Bayer Leverkusen teammate, Jonathan Tah, spoke at the DFB press conference in Blankenhain, "Both teams have managed to reach the final, and ultimately, I hope the better team comes out on top."

In preparation for the upcoming Euro 2024 at home, national coach Julian Nagelsmann has selected Andrich as a potential substitute for Real Madrid's Kroos in the midfield and Tah is slated to partner with Madrid's Rüdiger in central defense.

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1. In the same vein, Toni Kroos, a key player for Real Madrid, is also a prominent figure in the German national soccer team.
2. Born in Berlin, Kroos moved to Madrid in 2014, leaving behind Borussia Dortmund, where he started his professional career.
3. Meanwhile, Antonio Rüdiger, another German international, has been a mainstay in the Real Madrid defence since his transfer from Chelsea in 2022.
4. Growing up in North Rhine-Westphalia, Robert Andrich had the opportunity to watch Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in action, fostering his love for Spanish and German soccer.
5. Despite his allegiance to Borussia Dortmund as a youth player, Andrich acknowledged the influence of Thuringia's Jonathan Tah, a current Bayer 04 Leverkusen player and an established figure in the German national team.
6. Tah, born in Guben, has faced a similar dilemma in his career, between his hometown club Bayer Leverkusen and rival Borussia Dortmund, both based in North Rhine-Westphalia.
7. In the Champions League final, Spain will host England, as Madrid-based Real Madrid faces off against London-based Borussia Dortmund.
8. The German DFB, under the leadership of Hansi Flick, will likely monitor this match closely, as several of its players are set to feature for both teams.
9. With the EM (European Championship) approaching, the national soccer team is focusing on strengthening its midfield and defense, with potential additions like Andrich and Tah.
10. As Germany prepares for the Euro 2024 at home, Andrich and Tah, both with strong connections to Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen, stand out as potential contributors to the German team's success.
11. With the passion and intensity of German football on full display in the Champions League final, fans across the globe are eagerly anticipating the match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

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