Hitzfeld advises BVB to maintain compactness in every scenario.

European Champion's Tournament - Hitzfeld advises BVB to maintain compactness in every scenario.

Ottmar Hitzfeld, ex-coach of Borussia Dortmund, believes that the weight of expectation on Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final is greater as they are considered favorites. The psychological stress faced by Real Madrid is significantly higher than that of Dortmund, who are perceived to be underdogs. Hitzfeld, who has previously won the Champions League with Dortmund in 1997, believes that the underdog can pull off an upset while Real Madrid could suffer more losses if they're not successful.

He also described the Champions League as a force that takes the mind off regular life and emphasized that anything is possible in the final. Hitzfeld, who won the Champions League once with Dortmund and again with Bayern Munich, was pleasantly surprised by Dortmund's presence in the final, given the club's recent performances in the German Bundesliga.

When commenting on the upcoming clash between Dortmund and Real Madrid, he suggested that Dortmund must be firm and focused in all areas of the pitch. "The key is the mentality with which you approach the game," he noted. "You need to be compact and patient, waiting for opportunities to counterattack." Hitzfeld has observed that this strategy has been effective for Dortmund in most of their Champions League matches. Their ability to maintain a tight formation, coupled with their constant willingness to work back and defend as a unit, has been instrumental in their victories in this competition.

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1. In the German Press Agency, news spread about Ottmar Hitzfeld's advice to Borussia Dortmund to maintain compactness in every scenario, particularly ahead of their Champions League match against Real Madrid.
2. Despite being perceived as underdogs, Borussia Dortmund from North Rhine-Westphalia has shown great potential in the Champions League, following Hitzfeld's strategy of maintaining a tight formation and working back as a unit.
3. Ottmar Hitzfeld, the ex-coach of Borussia Dortmund, saw a unique opportunity for Germany in the ongoing Champions League as both Dortmund and London's Tottenham Hotspur managed to reach the final, representing the country in the prestigious tournament.
4. Fans from all over Europe and Germany, including Dortmund, are excited about the Champions League final, hoping to see an exciting match between Dortmund and Real Madrid from Spain.
5. The German Press Agency reported that Hitzfeld, who has led Borussia Dortmund to victory in the Champions League final against Juventus in 1997, believes that any team can emerge victorious when they maintain their discipline and composure in the face of adversity, like in the case of Dortmund.
6. After witnessing the ups and downs of Dortmund's performance in the German Bundesliga, Hitzfeld remained optimistic about their chances in the Champions League final, reminding them that they have always shown resilience and determination on the field.
7. In light of this year's Champions League final, the German Press Agency referenced Ottmar Hitzfeld's successful record, including winning the tournament with Borussia Dortmund in 1997 and again with Bayern Munich later in his career, highlighting the importance of maintaining a unified team mentality and strong formation on the pitch.

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