Waldemar Anton and Jamie Gitten have taken part in BVB team training again following their recovery from injury. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has also commenced work in Dortmund-Brackel after his return from the Swiss national team in order to prepare himself for the home game against SC Freiburg. The best pictures from the training ground.
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The striker netted twice against Barca. Here are the match facts.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Serhou Guirassy has 16 goal involvements in 17 games for BVB. The striker netted twice against Barca. Here are the match facts.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<p><b>Match data:<\/b> The match was evenly poised in terms of shots on goal (12-13), while Barcelona had a slight advantage in terms of possession (54%), but that was down from the 66% they enjoyed in the first half.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Corners:<\/b> Julien Duranville forced the first corner of the game after just 22 seconds - the fastest in BVB's Champions League history.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Table:<\/b> Borussia slipped out of the places that ensure direct qualification for the round of 16. But in ninth place, they remain the best of the five German participants, level on points with Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-fakten/64_Guirassy.jpg\" data-assetref=\"64_Guirassy-1733960605549\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Goalscorer:<\/b> Serhou Guirassy scored his fifth and sixth goals in the current competition. This moves him into second place in the goalscoring charts behind Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), who has seven goals. In all competitions, Guirassy has scored twelve goals and provided four assists in 17 games for BVB.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Starting XI comeback:<\/b> Giovanni Reyna started for the first time since 1 November 2023 (a 1-0 win in the DFB-Pokal against TSG Hoffenheim). It was the 22-year-old's 127th appearance for the Black & Yellows and his 20th in the top flight.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-fakten/64_Reyna.jpg\" data-assetref=\"64_Reyna-1733960618830\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Starting XI debut:<\/b> Julian Duranville (18) made his 09th appearance for 09; the Belgian was in the starting XI for the first time.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Suspended:<\/b> Ramy Bensebaini saw his third yellow card and will therefore have to sit out the next matchday in Bologna. <i>(br)<\/i><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p><b>Match data:<\/b> The match was evenly poised in terms of shots on goal (12-13), while Barcelona had a slight advantage in terms of possession (54%), but that was down from the 66% they enjoyed in the first half.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Corners:<\/b> Julien Duranville forced the first corner of the game after just 22 seconds - the fastest in BVB's Champions League history.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Table:<\/b> Borussia slipped out of the places that ensure direct qualification for the round of 16. But in ninth place, they remain the best of the five German participants, level on points with Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-fakten/64_Guirassy.jpg\" data-assetref=\"64_Guirassy-1733960605549\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Goalscorer:<\/b> Serhou Guirassy scored his fifth and sixth goals in the current competition. This moves him into second place in the goalscoring charts behind Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), who has seven goals. In all competitions, Guirassy has scored twelve goals and provided four assists in 17 games for BVB.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Starting XI comeback:<\/b> Giovanni Reyna started for the first time since 1 November 2023 (a 1-0 win in the DFB-Pokal against TSG Hoffenheim). It was the 22-year-old's 127th appearance for the Black & Yellows and his 20th in the top flight.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-fakten/64_Reyna.jpg\" data-assetref=\"64_Reyna-1733960618830\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Starting XI debut:<\/b> Julian Duranville (18) made his 09th appearance for 09; the Belgian was in the starting XI for the first time.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Suspended:<\/b> Ramy Bensebaini saw his third yellow card and will therefore have to sit out the next matchday in Bologna. <i>(br)<\/i><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-6d26a1f253","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Guirassy keeps scoring","exportedType":"text/plain"},"matchId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"matchId","title":"match id","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"data-layer":"{\"editable-6d26a1f253\":{\"@type\":\"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable\",\"linkUrl\":\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/12/Guirassy-keeps-scoring.html\"}}","author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"alt":"64M_Guirassy.jpg","externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"45623586","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in news wall on homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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As Emre Can said: \"At this level, the very small mistakes make the difference.\" Here are the reactions to the game.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<p><b>Nuri Sahin<\/b> (to DAZN): "We had to defend deep in the first half. We had problems in the build-up, changed that at the break and it worked very well after that. We saw more of the game in the second half, although Barca took the lead twice. But I don't want to say that we played a good game at this level. We have to learn to win these games. And we could have won against Barca today. At this level, there's no room for unforced errors, for lack of concentration. We were penalised for that. We could have defended better. I thought the way we played going forward was really good."<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-stimmen/65_Kehl.jpg\" data-assetref=\"65_Kehl-1733959244099\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Sebastian Kehl<\/b> (in the mixed zone): "Losing this game 3-2 is extremely painful because the team showed a huge improvement in performance in the second half, fought brilliantly and played good football with a lot of heart. They tried everything and more than deserved a draw. Small mistakes make the difference against big teams. We have to put a stop to things like that very quickly. And so we leave the stadium empty-handed."<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-stimmen/65_Can.jpg\" data-assetref=\"65_Can-1733959252381\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Emre Can<\/b> (to DAZN): "Sport comes down to results. Nevertheless, we took a step forward, even though we lost. I've said it many times: I hope we learn from this. Barcelona are a world-class team, perhaps the best on the ball. Nevertheless, we didn't concede much. After the 2-2, we had the feeling that we were closer to the third goal than Barcelona. And then we concede a goal like that. At this level, it's the very small mistakes that make the difference. We hope for Schlotti (Nico Schlotterbeck) that it's not that bad."<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-stimmen/65_Kobel.jpg\" data-assetref=\"65_Kobel-1733959260477\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Gregor Kobel<\/b> (to DAZN): "We gave a good performance, especially in the second half. We were really in the game. We defended well in the first half and still created chances. And we were a bit too naive at the end. The third goal we conceded was too easy. The goals we conceded before that shouldn't have happened either, which is all the more unfortunate because we played a really, really good game overall."<br>\n<i>Transcribed by Boris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p><b>Nuri Sahin<\/b> (to DAZN): "We had to defend deep in the first half. We had problems in the build-up, changed that at the break and it worked very well after that. We saw more of the game in the second half, although Barca took the lead twice. But I don't want to say that we played a good game at this level. We have to learn to win these games. And we could have won against Barca today. At this level, there's no room for unforced errors, for lack of concentration. We were penalised for that. We could have defended better. I thought the way we played going forward was really good."<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-stimmen/65_Kehl.jpg\" data-assetref=\"65_Kehl-1733959244099\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Sebastian Kehl<\/b> (in the mixed zone): "Losing this game 3-2 is extremely painful because the team showed a huge improvement in performance in the second half, fought brilliantly and played good football with a lot of heart. They tried everything and more than deserved a draw. Small mistakes make the difference against big teams. We have to put a stop to things like that very quickly. And so we leave the stadium empty-handed."<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-stimmen/65_Can.jpg\" data-assetref=\"65_Can-1733959252381\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Emre Can<\/b> (to DAZN): "Sport comes down to results. Nevertheless, we took a step forward, even though we lost. I've said it many times: I hope we learn from this. Barcelona are a world-class team, perhaps the best on the ball. Nevertheless, we didn't concede much. After the 2-2, we had the feeling that we were closer to the third goal than Barcelona. And then we concede a goal like that. At this level, it's the very small mistakes that make the difference. We hope for Schlotti (Nico Schlotterbeck) that it's not that bad."<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-stimmen/65_Kobel.jpg\" data-assetref=\"65_Kobel-1733959260477\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Gregor Kobel<\/b> (to DAZN): "We gave a good performance, especially in the second half. We were really in the game. We defended well in the first half and still created chances. And we were a bit too naive at the end. The third goal we conceded was too easy. The goals we conceded before that shouldn't have happened either, which is all the more unfortunate because we played a really, really good game overall."<br>\n<i>Transcribed by Boris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-345c585281","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Sahin: \"There is no room for unforced errors at this level\"","exportedType":"text/plain"},"matchId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"matchId","title":"match id","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"data-layer":"{\"editable-345c585281\":{\"@type\":\"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable\",\"linkUrl\":\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/12/Sahin-There-is-no-room-for-unforced-errors-at-this-level.html\"}}","author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"alt":"65M_Sahin.jpg","externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"-1849392994","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in news wall on homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Department","multiValue":true,"value":"Professionals","exportedType":"text/plain"},"metadescription":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"metadescription","title":"Meta Description","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"linkTarget":"_self","link":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/11/Guirassy-levels-twice-but-Barca-celebrate-3-2-win.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67M_Barcelona_Nmecha.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"experience":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"experience","title":"Experience Fragment","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExport":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExport","title":"App Export (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"showDate":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"showDate","title":"Show Date and Time (CET)","multiValue":false,"value":"11.12.24 21:50 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>Borussia Dortmund lost 3-2 (0-0) to FC Barcelona on Matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League. In a breathtaking second half, BVB couldn't summon up a final response.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Borussia Dortmund lost 3-2 (0-0) to FC Barcelona on Matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League. In a breathtaking second half, BVB couldn't summon up a final response.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<p><i>Boris Rupert reporting <br>\n<\/i>In front of 81,365 spectators at a sold-out SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, BVB put up a great fight against the favourites, twice equalising through Guirassy, but were beaten 3-2 in the end. Raphina (52) and Torres (75/85) scored for Barcelona, while Guirassy bagged a brace for Borussia (60/78).<\/p>\n<p><b>The scenario:<\/b> <br>\nFourth against third! Both teams had started the competition with four wins and one defeat, but Barca had the better goal difference by three goals.<\/p>\n<p><b>Personnel matters: <br>\n<\/b>Nuri Sahin was still without Anton (groin injury) and Brandt (thigh problem), while Beier and Süle (ankle) were also absent - and he took a bold approach: Can, Reyna and Duranville moved into the starting XI in a change from the 1-1 draw in Gladbach. It was Reyna's first game as a starter since 1 November 2023 and Duranville's debut in the starting line-up. Adeyemi made his return to the squad.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67_BVB_Barcelona_Duranville.jpg\" data-assetref=\"67_BVB_Barcelona_Duranville-1733950757249\"><b><br>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Tactics: <br>\n<\/b>In Barcelona's 4-2-3-1 formation, Casado took on the defensive duties in the double-pivot, while Pedri was able to express himself when in possession and could be seen showing for the ball all over the park. Raphina, positioned on the left of the attacking three, moved into the centre time and again, creating surplus numbers and indirectly ensuring that right winger Lamine Yamal was given some freedom as the attentive Bensebaini had to weigh up where to position himself. While the visitors' attacking play tended to go down the right, BVB tried their luck equally down both wings with the speedy Duranville and Gittens.<\/p>\n<p><b>The match & analysis:<br>\n<\/b>BVB's first corner came after 22 seconds, but shortly afterwards there were two scares in the Dortmund penalty area. Barcelona set the tone, repeatedly establishing themselves in Dortmund's half, impressed with their ball retention and had three promising opportunities in the first half: Raphina struck Yamal's cross first time and whizzed it just past the right post (14), then Kobel was on hand to save shots from Yamal (20) and Koundé (36).<b><br>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67_BVB_Barcelona_Reyna.jpg\" data-assetref=\"67_BVB_Barcelona_Reyna-1733950773635\"><\/p>\n<p>The Black & Yellows tried to progress up the pitch at speed, which they did well on several occasions. Sabitzer was denied by goalkeeper Pena's chest after being slipped in by Guirassy. The offside flag then went up. As was the case on several other occasions. Guirassy was indeed just offside after Reyna's cross. However, his header was held by Pena in any case (40).<\/p>\n<p>Sabitzer could have given BVB the lead after 17 minutes. However, after Duranville's strong preparatory work, the Austrian was leaning back as he let loose and fired his shot over the bar. Shortly before the break, Gittens crossed into the penalty area from the left, but Guirassy failed to connect cleanly. <\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67_BVB_Barcelona1.jpg\" data-assetref=\"67_BVB_Barcelona1-1733950785306\"><\/p>\n<p>BVB came out of the break with Couto on for Ryerson and briefly celebrated what looked like the opening goal through Guirassy in the 50th minute. However, Gittens, who had delivered the cross, and also Sabitzer were offside. Instead, it was the visitors who took the lead. Olmo drove forward from his own half, slipped a pass out left to Raphina, who was just onside. The Brazilian made no mistake and slotted the ball into the right-hand corner of the goal (52). <\/p>\n<p>But Dortmund came back quickly. Cubarsi shoved Guirassy in the penalty area and the referee, who had previously ruled against BVB in many scenes, pointed to the spot. Guirassy and Can swapped the ball twice, but the fouled player ultimately took responsibility and tucked the ball safely into the bottom left-hand corner (60'). Shortly afterwards, Guirassy had another sight of goal from 16 metres, but shot over the target (62).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/66_Barxa.jpg\" data-assetref=\"66_Barxa-1733954673662\"><\/p>\n<p>Down the other end, Kobel made a strong save to deny Olmo (69), and then also made a brilliant stop to keep out substitute Lopez's volley from Koundé's cross. But he couldn't keep hold of the ball and Torres, who had also come on as a substitute shortly before, was in the right place to mop up the rebound and put Barca ahead for the second time (75). But Borussia did not give up. Guirassy headed a Gittens cross over the crossbar from five metres out (77) and then scored seconds later to make it 2-2. Couto had intercepted a ball from the visitors and played it forward to Gross. Barcelona goalkeeper Pena had come rushing out to intercept the ball, but Gross got their first and squared it to Guirassy, who slid the ball into the empty net from 17 metres out. Malen then had a chance to make it 3-2 in the 83rd minute, but failed to get the better of Pena.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it was Barca who were celebrating: Pena first cleared the ball out of the penalty area with his fists after a corner. Gross then played a misplaced pass. And so the Catalans were able to counter-attack. Yamal passed into the path of Torres in the six-yard box, who scored from an acute angle into the bottom left-hand corner of the goal (85). There was still a chance to equalise when Schlotterbeck got his head to the ball in the fifth minute of stoppage time, but he headed over the target and seemingly suffered a serious injury in the process.<\/p>\n<p><b>Outlook: <br>\n<\/b>Europe's elite competition does not resume until next year, with two more matches (away in Bologna and at home to Donetsk) scheduled for the end of January. In the Bundesliga, BVB next face TSG Hoffenheim (Sunday, 17:30 CET), followed by Wolfsburg the following Sunday.<\/p>\n<h2>Teams & goals<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67_Grafik.jpg\" data-assetref=\"67_Grafik-1733950733954\"><\/p>\n<p><b>UEFA Champions League, Matchday 6<br>\n BORUSSIA DORTMUND 2\u20133 (0-0) FC BARCELONA <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Bor. Dortmund: <\/b>Kobel \u2013 Ryerson (46. Couto), Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini \u2013 Nmecha \u2013 Sabitzer, Reyna (73. Groß) \u2013 Duranville (73. Malen), Guirassy, Gittens<br>\n<b>FC Barcelona:<\/b> Inaki Pena \u2013 Koundé, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Balde \u2013 Casado, Pedri (90.+3 Eric) \u2013 Lamine Yamal (90. Pau Victor), Dani Olmo (71. Fermin López), Raphinha (71. de Jong) \u2013 Lewandowski (71. Ferran Torres)<br>\n<b>Substitutes:<\/b> Meyer, Lotka, Benkara, Azhil, Kabar, Campbell, Wätjen, Adeyemi \u2013 Astralaga, Szczesny, Araujo, Fort, Martin, Fermin, Gavi, Pablo Torre<b><br>\n Goals:<\/b> 0-1 Raphina (52, Olmo), 1-1 Guirassy (60, penalty, Cubarsi foul on Guirassy), 1-2 Torres (75., Lopez), 2-2 Guirassy (78., Gross), 2-3 Torres (85, Yamal)<br>\n<b>Corners:<\/b> 2-3 (1-2 at half-time), <b>chance ratio:<\/b> 8-8 (2-3)<br>\n<b>Referee:<\/b> Letexier (France), <b>bookings:<\/b> Sabitzer, Nmecha, Couto, Bensebaini \u2013 Cubarsi, Torres<br>\n<b>Attendance:<\/b> 81,365 (sold-out), <b>weather:<\/b> dry, 2 degrees celsius<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p><i>Boris Rupert reporting <br>\n<\/i>In front of 81,365 spectators at a sold-out SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, BVB put up a great fight against the favourites, twice equalising through Guirassy, but were beaten 3-2 in the end. Raphina (52) and Torres (75/85) scored for Barcelona, while Guirassy bagged a brace for Borussia (60/78).<\/p>\n<p><b>The scenario:<\/b> <br>\nFourth against third! Both teams had started the competition with four wins and one defeat, but Barca had the better goal difference by three goals.<\/p>\n<p><b>Personnel matters: <br>\n<\/b>Nuri Sahin was still without Anton (groin injury) and Brandt (thigh problem), while Beier and Süle (ankle) were also absent - and he took a bold approach: Can, Reyna and Duranville moved into the starting XI in a change from the 1-1 draw in Gladbach. It was Reyna's first game as a starter since 1 November 2023 and Duranville's debut in the starting line-up. Adeyemi made his return to the squad.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67_BVB_Barcelona_Duranville.jpg\" data-assetref=\"67_BVB_Barcelona_Duranville-1733950757249\"><b><br>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Tactics: <br>\n<\/b>In Barcelona's 4-2-3-1 formation, Casado took on the defensive duties in the double-pivot, while Pedri was able to express himself when in possession and could be seen showing for the ball all over the park. Raphina, positioned on the left of the attacking three, moved into the centre time and again, creating surplus numbers and indirectly ensuring that right winger Lamine Yamal was given some freedom as the attentive Bensebaini had to weigh up where to position himself. While the visitors' attacking play tended to go down the right, BVB tried their luck equally down both wings with the speedy Duranville and Gittens.<\/p>\n<p><b>The match & analysis:<br>\n<\/b>BVB's first corner came after 22 seconds, but shortly afterwards there were two scares in the Dortmund penalty area. Barcelona set the tone, repeatedly establishing themselves in Dortmund's half, impressed with their ball retention and had three promising opportunities in the first half: Raphina struck Yamal's cross first time and whizzed it just past the right post (14), then Kobel was on hand to save shots from Yamal (20) and Koundé (36).<b><br>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67_BVB_Barcelona_Reyna.jpg\" data-assetref=\"67_BVB_Barcelona_Reyna-1733950773635\"><\/p>\n<p>The Black & Yellows tried to progress up the pitch at speed, which they did well on several occasions. Sabitzer was denied by goalkeeper Pena's chest after being slipped in by Guirassy. The offside flag then went up. As was the case on several other occasions. Guirassy was indeed just offside after Reyna's cross. However, his header was held by Pena in any case (40).<\/p>\n<p>Sabitzer could have given BVB the lead after 17 minutes. However, after Duranville's strong preparatory work, the Austrian was leaning back as he let loose and fired his shot over the bar. Shortly before the break, Gittens crossed into the penalty area from the left, but Guirassy failed to connect cleanly. <\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67_BVB_Barcelona1.jpg\" data-assetref=\"67_BVB_Barcelona1-1733950785306\"><\/p>\n<p>BVB came out of the break with Couto on for Ryerson and briefly celebrated what looked like the opening goal through Guirassy in the 50th minute. However, Gittens, who had delivered the cross, and also Sabitzer were offside. Instead, it was the visitors who took the lead. Olmo drove forward from his own half, slipped a pass out left to Raphina, who was just onside. The Brazilian made no mistake and slotted the ball into the right-hand corner of the goal (52). <\/p>\n<p>But Dortmund came back quickly. Cubarsi shoved Guirassy in the penalty area and the referee, who had previously ruled against BVB in many scenes, pointed to the spot. Guirassy and Can swapped the ball twice, but the fouled player ultimately took responsibility and tucked the ball safely into the bottom left-hand corner (60'). Shortly afterwards, Guirassy had another sight of goal from 16 metres, but shot over the target (62).<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/66_Barxa.jpg\" data-assetref=\"66_Barxa-1733954673662\"><\/p>\n<p>Down the other end, Kobel made a strong save to deny Olmo (69), and then also made a brilliant stop to keep out substitute Lopez's volley from Koundé's cross. But he couldn't keep hold of the ball and Torres, who had also come on as a substitute shortly before, was in the right place to mop up the rebound and put Barca ahead for the second time (75). But Borussia did not give up. Guirassy headed a Gittens cross over the crossbar from five metres out (77) and then scored seconds later to make it 2-2. Couto had intercepted a ball from the visitors and played it forward to Gross. Barcelona goalkeeper Pena had come rushing out to intercept the ball, but Gross got their first and squared it to Guirassy, who slid the ball into the empty net from 17 metres out. Malen then had a chance to make it 3-2 in the 83rd minute, but failed to get the better of Pena.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it was Barca who were celebrating: Pena first cleared the ball out of the penalty area with his fists after a corner. Gross then played a misplaced pass. And so the Catalans were able to counter-attack. Yamal passed into the path of Torres in the six-yard box, who scored from an acute angle into the bottom left-hand corner of the goal (85). There was still a chance to equalise when Schlotterbeck got his head to the ball in the fifth minute of stoppage time, but he headed over the target and seemingly suffered a serious injury in the process.<\/p>\n<p><b>Outlook: <br>\n<\/b>Europe's elite competition does not resume until next year, with two more matches (away in Bologna and at home to Donetsk) scheduled for the end of January. In the Bundesliga, BVB next face TSG Hoffenheim (Sunday, 17:30 CET), followed by Wolfsburg the following Sunday.<\/p>\n<h2>Teams & goals<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67_Grafik.jpg\" data-assetref=\"67_Grafik-1733950733954\"><\/p>\n<p><b>UEFA Champions League, Matchday 6<br>\n BORUSSIA DORTMUND 2\u20133 (0-0) FC BARCELONA <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Bor. Dortmund: <\/b>Kobel \u2013 Ryerson (46. 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But you also have to be honest and realise that, due to our age structure, we don't have the quality on the pitch this season that we've had in recent years," said Mike Tullberg in his summary of the match.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona set the footballing tone, while BVB countered with great commitment and a willingness to put in the hard yards. For the first hour, the game was largely even. It was only after the substitutions of young professionals Kjell Wätjen and Almugera Kabar, which had been agreed with head coach Nuri Sahin, that the Catalans gained the upper hand. With their fifth win in a row, they secured a place in the top six, which guarantees them home advantage in the next round.<\/p>\n<p>"The game turned with the changes. Until then, we managed to keep the game open," analysed Mike Tullberg, who was able to call on Robin Lisewski again. The goalkeeper, who had been injured in the 0-0 draw in Zagreb, was immediately the centre of attention. In the 8th minute, he saved from Xavi Espar with his foot, and a little later he reacted brilliantly to deny striker Hernandez. Borussia, on the other hand, initially made limited progress in their endeavours to put their opponents under pressure in attack.<\/p>\n<p>Ousmane Diallo wasted the first counter-attacking chance after Tyler Meiser's pass to Samuele Inacio (26). Borussia's opening goal came slightly against the run of play. But Diallo took advantage of a lapse in concentration in Barcelona's defence and, after a clever pinpoint pass from Almugera Kabar, he fired the ball into the back of the net (41).<\/p>\n<h4><b>Tullberg: "We didn't defend well" <\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The game gained even more tempo and class in the second half. First, Jan Virgill finished off a spectacular solo run past Rashidi, Benkara and Albert to make it 1-1. BVB responded with a goal by Mussa Kaba after a corner kick by Nick Cherny to take a 2-1 lead (57).<\/p>\n<p>But it didn't last long. Barcelona's second equaliser was also due to personnel changes. After a corner from Virgill, Landry Farre, who had previously been lucky to avoid a second yellow card after a foul on Inacio, headed in after Elias Benkara had lost sight of him to equalise the score at 2-2. Barcelona's winning goal through Leo Saca after Virgil's next corner (82) was the result of Dortmund's carelessness. "We put in a huge effort and did everything right 99% of the time. At the end of the day, football isn't just about possession, it's also about defending - and we didn't defend well from set-pieces," criticised Tullberg.<\/p>\n<p>The first half of the season is now over for Borussia's U19s. 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Several players were absent.<br>\n<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Before Borussia Dortmund's first team take on Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening (21:00 CET, live on DAZN), they completed a final training session the day before in Dortmund-Brackel. Several players were absent.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<p>The temperature on the thermometer was five degrees. It felt a little colder due to the wind blowing across the training pitch. The conditions were similar to those forecast for the game on Wednesday. The goalkeepers were the first to arrive on the training pitch. Shortly afterwards, the outfield players joined the training session too.<\/p>\n<p>The BVB first-team players completed their final training session without the injured <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/10/Niklas-Suele-sidelined.html\" target=\"_blank\">Niklas Süle<\/a>, Julian Brandt, Waldemar Anton and Filippo Mane. Maximilian Beier trained individually indoors. Karim Adeyemi, on the other hand, was on the pitch with his team-mates. But he last played at the beginning of October. "We have to weigh up whether it makes sense or not to throw him on straightaway after such a long time," <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/10/Sahin-calls-for-courage-in-Barcelona-game.html\" target=\"_blank\">said coach Nuri Sahin at the lunchtime press conference<\/a>. <i>(cr)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Ryerson.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Ryerson-1733848261247\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Gross.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Gross-1733848267721\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Sahin.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Sahin-1733848273754\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Kobel.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Kobel-1733848282434\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Adeyemi.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Adeyemi-1733848292041\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Sabitzer.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Sabitzer-1733848300375\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Bensebaini.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Bensebaini-1733848309588\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Malen.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Malen-1733848321107\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67aGYmIJ3M4\">Video: Re-watch the training session<\/a><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p>The temperature on the thermometer was five degrees. It felt a little colder due to the wind blowing across the training pitch. The conditions were similar to those forecast for the game on Wednesday. The goalkeepers were the first to arrive on the training pitch. Shortly afterwards, the outfield players joined the training session too.<\/p>\n<p>The BVB first-team players completed their final training session without the injured <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/10/Niklas-Suele-sidelined.html\" target=\"_blank\">Niklas Süle<\/a>, Julian Brandt, Waldemar Anton and Filippo Mane. Maximilian Beier trained individually indoors. Karim Adeyemi, on the other hand, was on the pitch with his team-mates. But he last played at the beginning of October. "We have to weigh up whether it makes sense or not to throw him on straightaway after such a long time," <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/10/Sahin-calls-for-courage-in-Barcelona-game.html\" target=\"_blank\">said coach Nuri Sahin at the lunchtime press conference<\/a>. <i>(cr)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Ryerson.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Ryerson-1733848261247\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Gross.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Gross-1733848267721\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Sahin.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Sahin-1733848273754\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Kobel.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Kobel-1733848282434\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Adeyemi.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Adeyemi-1733848292041\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Sabitzer.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Sabitzer-1733848300375\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Bensebaini.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Bensebaini-1733848309588\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/abschlusstraining-barcelona/Training-Malen.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Training-Malen-1733848321107\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67aGYmIJ3M4\">Video: Re-watch the training session<\/a><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-6a9c13e012","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Final training session prior to the home game against Barcelona","exportedType":"text/plain"},"matchId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"matchId","title":"match id","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"data-layer":"{\"editable-6a9c13e012\":{\"@type\":\"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable\",\"linkUrl\":\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/10/Final-training-session-prior-to-the-home-game-against-Barcelona.html\"}}","author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"alt":"Training-Nmecha.jpg","externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"-1518938655","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in news wall on homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Department","multiValue":true,"value":"Professionals","exportedType":"text/plain"},"metadescription":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"metadescription","title":"Meta Description","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"linkTarget":"_self","link":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/10/Sahin-calls-for-courage-in-Barcelona-game.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/vorbericht-barcelona/Sahin.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"experience":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"experience","title":"Experience Fragment","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExport":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExport","title":"App Export (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"showDate":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"showDate","title":"Show Date and Time (CET)","multiValue":false,"value":"10.12.24 12:40 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>When Borussia Dortmund host Barcelona at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK on Matchday 6 of the Champions League league phase, it will be fourth versus third in the table. Kick-off on Wednesday is at 21:00 CET (live on DAZN).<br>\n<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"When Borussia Dortmund host Barcelona at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK on Matchday 6 of the Champions League league phase, it will be fourth versus third in the table. Kick-off on Wednesday is at 21:00 CET (live on DAZN).","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<p>"It is a special match for me to play against Barcelona in the Champions League as the coach of Borussia Dortmund," said Nuri Sahin prior to the meeting with the top Spanish club. "But every Champions League match is special. Being a coach at this level should never be regarded as normal." The BVB boss does not believe that there is a favourite: "We're capable of winning the match, but so are Barcelona. That's why the form on the day will play a big role." <\/p>\n<p>After the personnel situation had improved somewhat recently, the BVB injury list has grown in length once again. In addition to <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/aktuelles/news/news.html/2024/12/10/Niklas-Suele-faellt-aus.html\">Niklas Süle, who is sidelined for several months<\/a>, Julian Brandt, Waldemar Anton and Filippo Mane will miss out too. "Jule has had a minor setback; in Waldi's case, it's going to be tight for the weekend too," announced Sahin. As for Maximilian Beier, who \u2013 like Süle \u2013 had to be substituted off in the match in Mönchengladbach, there is hope he could make an appearance on Wednesday and he is expected to be fit again for the Hoffenheim game on Sunday at the latest. Karim Adeyemi is in fitness training with the team, but he last played at the beginning of October. Sahin: "We have to weigh up whether it makes sense or not to throw him on straightaway after such a long time." On the other hand, the coach raised the prospect of Emre Can playing: "He's not at 100% due to his back problems, but he absolutely wanted to be involved in Gladbach. That also speaks volumes about his character."<\/p>\n<p><b>A visit from the table neighbours<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As a defender, Can will be one of the players to go up against Barcelona's attacking ranks. "A very good opponent with an extraordinary coach, who has managed in the shortest period of time to get across his idea to the team," said Sahin of his coaching colleague Hansi Flick. "They press very high, have clear procedures when pressing and counter pressing." As for his own team, Sahin said: "Nonetheless, we will be courageous. We will not change our philosophy. We want to play out from the back cleanly. If you only play long balls, the ball comes back more quickly than you can imagine."<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/vorbericht-barcelona/Sahin-PK.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Sahin-PK-1733835117581\"><\/p>\n<p>Barcelona sit atop the Spanish league table with a two-point cushion over Real Madrid, but have played one game more than their rivals. Last weekend, the team were held to a 2-2 away draw by Real Betis in Seville. In the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, the Spaniards suffered their only defeat to date in Monaco in the opening round of matches (2-1) and have since recorded four victories on the bounce: 5-0 against Young Boys, 4-1 against Bayern, 5-2 in Belgrade and 3-0 versus Brest. With four wins and a defeat to their name too, BVB are level on points but behind Barcelona in fourth place. The top scorer in the league phase is Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, who has netted seven goals in five matches. "He defines himself completely by winning, by scoring goals. He's lived for that for years and still plays at a top level," said Sahin of his former Dortmund team-mate, adding: "We were briefly in contact and I'm looking forward to seeing him again tomorrow."<\/p>\n<p><b>The next home win the objective<\/b><\/p>\n<p>With four wins in the Champions League, BVB have put themselves in a good position to achieve their next objective: direct qualification for the round of 16. The team must finish in the top eight to do that, with the teams between places nine and 24 set to contest a play-off round. "We want to be among the top eight. We're playing at home and want to win," said Sahin. "If we can do that tomorrow, we'll take a huge step."<br>\n<i>Christina Reinke<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMfIIuqZEa8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">To the video<\/a><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p>"It is a special match for me to play against Barcelona in the Champions League as the coach of Borussia Dortmund," said Nuri Sahin prior to the meeting with the top Spanish club. "But every Champions League match is special. Being a coach at this level should never be regarded as normal." The BVB boss does not believe that there is a favourite: "We're capable of winning the match, but so are Barcelona. That's why the form on the day will play a big role." <\/p>\n<p>After the personnel situation had improved somewhat recently, the BVB injury list has grown in length once again. In addition to <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/aktuelles/news/news.html/2024/12/10/Niklas-Suele-faellt-aus.html\">Niklas Süle, who is sidelined for several months<\/a>, Julian Brandt, Waldemar Anton and Filippo Mane will miss out too. "Jule has had a minor setback; in Waldi's case, it's going to be tight for the weekend too," announced Sahin. As for Maximilian Beier, who \u2013 like Süle \u2013 had to be substituted off in the match in Mönchengladbach, there is hope he could make an appearance on Wednesday and he is expected to be fit again for the Hoffenheim game on Sunday at the latest. Karim Adeyemi is in fitness training with the team, but he last played at the beginning of October. Sahin: "We have to weigh up whether it makes sense or not to throw him on straightaway after such a long time." On the other hand, the coach raised the prospect of Emre Can playing: "He's not at 100% due to his back problems, but he absolutely wanted to be involved in Gladbach. That also speaks volumes about his character."<\/p>\n<p><b>A visit from the table neighbours<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As a defender, Can will be one of the players to go up against Barcelona's attacking ranks. "A very good opponent with an extraordinary coach, who has managed in the shortest period of time to get across his idea to the team," said Sahin of his coaching colleague Hansi Flick. "They press very high, have clear procedures when pressing and counter pressing." As for his own team, Sahin said: "Nonetheless, we will be courageous. We will not change our philosophy. We want to play out from the back cleanly. If you only play long balls, the ball comes back more quickly than you can imagine."<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/10/vorbericht-barcelona/Sahin-PK.jpg\" data-assetref=\"Sahin-PK-1733835117581\"><\/p>\n<p>Barcelona sit atop the Spanish league table with a two-point cushion over Real Madrid, but have played one game more than their rivals. Last weekend, the team were held to a 2-2 away draw by Real Betis in Seville. In the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, the Spaniards suffered their only defeat to date in Monaco in the opening round of matches (2-1) and have since recorded four victories on the bounce: 5-0 against Young Boys, 4-1 against Bayern, 5-2 in Belgrade and 3-0 versus Brest. With four wins and a defeat to their name too, BVB are level on points but behind Barcelona in fourth place. The top scorer in the league phase is Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, who has netted seven goals in five matches. 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"We want to enjoy the final game of the year," assured coach Mike Tullberg.<br>\n<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"The Borussia Dortmund U19s are brimming with excitement and anticipation ahead of their final clash of the UEFA Youth League league phase against Barcelona (11/12 at 16:00 CET, Jugendstadion at the Youth Performance Centre). \"We want to enjoy the final game of the year,\" assured coach Mike Tullberg.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<p>BVB, who have put themselves in a good starting position with eight points and 13th place in the table, need a draw to be completely sure of qualifying for the knockout stages. However, the Black & Yellows could even be assured of a place in the knockout stages prior to kick-off if results elsewhere go their way on Matchday 6. They will need to finish in the top 22 in the table to progress.<\/p>\n<p>The UEFA Youth League table is topped by Inter Milan on 15 points, followed by Sporting, Salzburg (both 13), Atalanta and Barcelona (both 12). The top six teams in the final standings will go up against the clubs that finished between 17th and 22nd place in the next round. The teams in positions seven to 16 will play an "all or nothing match" against the winers of the Domestic Champions Path, which is being played in parallel to the league phase of the UEFA Youth League.<\/p>\n<p>"The fact that we have the chance to play football on the international stage in the New Year, despite the difficult personnel conditions, complicated match preparations and having one of the youngest teams in the competition, is not a matter of course. The boys deserve huge respect and the highest praise for this," said Mike Tullberg, lauding the performance from his youngsters. The majority of them won the German B-Junior Championship last season, while talents such as Mathis Albert (15), Mussa Kaba, Luca Reggiani and Samuele Inacio (all 16) are still eligible to play for the U17s.<\/p>\n<p>Now they face their biggest challenge yet against one of the most renowned talent factories in world football. Top stars such as Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Carles Puyol, Sergio Busquets and Thiago came through the ranks at 'La Masia', Barcelona's famous academy. The new generation \u2013 including the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Pedri, Ansu Fati and Gavi \u2013 is currently in the process of writing its own history in the Catalan club's first team.<\/p>\n<p><b>The attack is Barcelona's crown jewel<\/b><\/p>\n<p>And the next highly talented youngsters are putting themselves in position in the UEFA Youth League. After the opening defeat to Monaco (4-3) and four victories (4-2 against Young Boys, 3-1 versus Bayern Munich, 2-1 at Red Star Belgrade and 2-0 against Brest), Barcelona currently have 12 points and are targeting a top six berth, which will guarantee home advantage in the round of 32. Mike Tullberg said: "In possession, they play a sport of their own with a high level of passing confidence and speed." The crown jewel is the attacking line-up, featuring 16-year-old playmaker Pedro Fernandez and attackers Hugo Alba, Arnau Pradas, Oscar Gistau and Jan Virgili.<\/p>\n<p>Tullberg has come up with a plan to at least frustrate the talents from 'La Masia' and cause them some problems. "They sometimes have problems off the ball. We will defend courageously on the front foot and will have to earn our luck," declared the BVB coach. In terms of personnel, he still has some question marks. There is hope that the recently injured goalkeeper Robin Lisewski and left-back Jonas Feddersen will return to action. 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