Pre-Match Report

Sahin: "We want to have the ball and play football"

Borussia Dortmund are set to play their 305th game in a European cup competition on Wednesday (21:00 CET / live on DAZN). The match away to Dinamo Zagreb will be a first. There has never before been a meeting with an opponent from Croatia.

Upon landing, the team and coaches immediately headed to the Maksimir Stadium in the north-east of the city, which has 750,000 inhabitants. Only 24,851 of the 35,123 seats are currently in use, but BVB coach Nuri Sahin knows from personal experience that – despite the lack of roofs and despite the running track – the atmosphere in the three stands will be heated.

"But I don't think that will shock the boys. Our players are active at the very highest level, they have seen and experienced a lot," said Sahin. And there is a special atmosphere in Dortmund too. "It doesn't really matter what happens in the stands. The lads like that." Sahin sees the topic of spectators "more as a positive". What is even more important is the condition of the pitch, which both Sahin and Felix Nmecha – who was also present at the press conference – described as good.

What is also positive is the personnel situation. Niklas Süle and Karim Adeyemi stayed behind in Dortmund (and are continuing to work on their return to the team at home), but Emre Can and Serhou Guirassy have travelled. "Emre wasn't able to join in everything today. Serhou looks good, he trained well," said Sahin of the morning training session, which took place in Dortmund prior to departure. "Both are options for tomorrow."

Lots of talk at the press conference was about Felix Nmecha and his positive development, as well as the system. "Our basic formation is a 4-3-3," said Sahin, who reserves the right to be flexible but wants to stick to one thing: "We don't want to depart from our philosophy; we want to have the ball and play football." Nmecha said: "I really like it in this position. I get the ball a lot, can have a big impact and work a lot for the team, off the ball too. I hope that I can continue to develop, also defensively."

There is no doubt that Borussia's defence will be challenged on Wednesday evening. And Dinamo's 9-2 defeat away to Bayern is not even on the Black & Yellows' radar. Because it was followed by a change of coach – and two away wins and a home draw in the UEFA Champions League. Sahin commented: "We have seen very many Dinamo matches. They have picked up a remarkable seven points. You can see the handwriting. It's a team moulded by the coach. Several good players, several names. But we're prepared.“
Boris Rupert

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Raphina (52) and Torres (75/85) scored for Barcelona, while Guirassy bagged a brace for Borussia (60/78).<\/p>\nThe scenario:<\/b>  \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>\nPersonnel matters:  \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<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\"> \n<\/b><\/p>\nTactics:  \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>\nThe match & analysis: \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). \n<\/b><\/p>\n<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>\nThe 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. 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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>\nBut 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<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/66_Barxa.jpg\" data-assetref=\"66_Barxa-1733954673662\"><\/p>\nDown 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. 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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>\nOutlook:  \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<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/11/ucl-spielbericht/67_Grafik.jpg\" data-assetref=\"67_Grafik-1733950733954\"><\/p>\nUEFA Champions League, Matchday 6 \n BORUSSIA DORTMUND 2\u20133 (0-0) FC BARCELONA <\/b><\/p>\nBor. Dortmund: <\/b>Kobel \u2013 Ryerson (46. 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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>\nThe match & analysis: \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). \n<\/b><\/p>\n<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>\nThe 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. 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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>\nOusmane 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>Tullberg: "We didn't defend well" <\/b><\/h4>\nThe 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>\nBut 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>\nThe first half of the season is now over for Borussia's U19s. 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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>\nBarcelona 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"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. 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Champions League Saison 24/25, Herren, Saison, UEFA, UCL, Abschlusstraining, Training
Dienstag 10.12.2024, UEFA Champions League Saison 24/25 - Ligaphase 6. Spieltag in Dortmund, .Abschlusstraining.Felix Nmecha (BVB)..Copyright:.Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA.Rheinlanddamm 207-209.44137 Dortmund..(NO IPTC-stripping allowed).EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Champions League Saison 24/25, Herren, Saison, UEFA, UCL
Dienstag 01.10.2024, UEFA Champions League Saison 24/25 - Ligaphase 2. Spieltag in Dortmund, BV Borussia Dortmund - Celtic Glasgow, .Trainer Nuri Sahin (BVB) ..Copyright:.Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA.Rheinlanddamm 207-209.44137 Dortmund..(NO IPTC-stripping allowed).EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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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>\nThe 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"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. 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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>\nThe attack is Barcelona's crown jewel<\/b><\/p>\nAnd 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>\nTullberg 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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