Dortmund has been a spectacle so far in the Champions League. Ascending from a state of nonfavorites to the finals. Even in the semifinals, they were still deemed nonfavorites.
But their surprising win both home and away against a tough PSG side, silenced all doubts. As it stands they are in the finals, and they seemingly look unstoppable day by day.
The intriguing thing about this Dortmund side is that their performance in the Bundesliga hasn’t been that impressive. Presently they are 5th in their table. Their hopes of qualifying for next season are on the ropes.
However, they’ve managed to pull off something stellar enough to propel them to the Champions League final. A lot has been said about how they’ve gotten there. But there are some intricate secrets to their European success this season.
Dortmund Champions League journey Group stage
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Dortmund started in one of the toughest groups in the Champions League. They were placed with AC Milan, Newcastle, and PSG.
The group was bombarded with a lot of enthralling encounters. They unleashed the first shocker of the competition by topping the group.
Somehow Dortmund managed to top the group with 11 points. They lost only a single game. The game they lost was the first game of the tournament, which was against PSG. In other games, they won 3 out of and drew 2.
Dortmund Champions League journey knockout stage
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In the round of 16, they cruised past PSV. Although they had initially drawn the 1st leg, 2nd leg they edged past PSV 2-0.
The 2nd shocker came when they made a surprising 2nd leg comeback against Atletico Madrid. They lost the first leg 2-1, and they defeated the Spanish side 4-2 in Germany.
A lot had believed Dortmund had been lucky. Yet witnessing their semifinal triumph against a PSG they couldn’t beat in the group stage would’ve changed their perspective.
The German side defeated PSG home and away, 1-0. Now they’re heading for the final.
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Secret behind their Unique success
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Dortmund’s success has been associated with so many factors. They have a mix of hungry young players and experienced old players. Moreover, we’ll see some other shocking secrets behind their success.
The Yellow Wall Effect
The BVB stadium is one of the most energetic stadiums in Europe. It’s up there with the likes of Anfield and RAMS Park. The fans in the stadium are known for their energetic nature and aura. The fans create an insane atmosphere, which opponents will consider hostile. Within the stadium are fans dressed in Yellow, creating yellow smokes, and singing the You’ll Never Walk song.
So far in the Champions League Dortmund has never lost a single game at home.
Sancho’s Reformation
After Jadon Sancho was thrown aside at Manchester United, he has been yearning to prove himself.
His loan back to his former side has created a strong morale for him to showcase his true class. He was accepted back at Dortmund with open arms, which enhanced his morale.
So far Sancho has been a strong force in the Dortmund team, showing the caliber of class he falls in.
Maatsen’s Influence
Ian Maatsen was loaned also from Chelsea to Dortmund. He was brought to Chelsea because of the prospect he had. But he couldn’t get enough playing time. However, Dortmund saw the potential and decided to utilize it. In all, He has proven to truly be a big prospect in the team. He has unleashed himself to full throttle in the BVB team too. His influence, energy, and skill have been pivotal in how far they’ve gone.
Edin Terzic and Dortmund’s legacy
Edin Terzic has been a lifelong supporter of Dortmund. He has witnessed and has been following Dortmund since and before the time of their success. Understanding the heritage the likes of Jurgen Klopp left behind, he has been able to follow the footprint left behind.
Reus last Dance
Marco Reus has been a remarkable legend in the team. Sadly he has been unable to achieve the worth of his talent. His planned departure from the club has sparked a lot of motivation for the young and old players. Allowing them to give their best and help the Germans achieve one last greatness. This is part of the team’s motivation in their pursuit of glory.
More hurdles to come
Dortmund will have two remaining games for the Bundesliga to end. They’ll be hoping to win all and at least try to enter the top 4. This is to secure another Champions League spot
Nevertheless, they still have a Champions League final at Wembley. A win is an automatic spot for them. However, they’ll have to do the impossible by beating a Real Madrid with an insane UCL heritage.
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