BVB in the quarter-finals: Can the black and yellow surprise against Barcelona?

BVB in the quarter-finals: Can the black and yellow surprise against Barcelona?

On March 15, 2025, Borussia Dortmund reached the quarter -finals of the Champions League despite a mixed Bundesliga season. This was achieved by the team under coach Niko Kovac, who was in health and had to struggle with criticism and whistles of the fans. In the decisive second leg against OSC Lille, BVB celebrated a 2-1 win after the first leg ended with a 1-1. Dortmund showed a remarkable performance in the second half, which is a clear contrast to her previous league appearances.

The Dortmund were initially 0: 1 behind, but reacted strongly and turned the game. Emre Can, who was named "Man of the Match" in this encounter, converted a penalty to compensate. Maximilian Beier secured the victory with his goal. After the final whistle, there were emotional scenes on the square in which Can hugged his teammates and praised their performance. Kovac emphasized the team spirit and the intensity of his team, which were clearly visible in the game against Lille.

look at the upcoming challenges

For the upcoming quarter -finals, Dortmund meets FC Barcelona. This game is particularly important for Niko Kovac because he meets his former assistant Hansi Flick there. Emre Can was optimistic about the upcoming challenges and emphasized that the team was ready to move into the semi -finals. He spoke of a strong appearance they want to show against the Catalans.

goalkeeper Gregor Kobel admitted that Dortmund goes into the game against Barcelona as an outsider, but he is looking forward to this challenge. The players are aware that they will compete against a strong team that were already inferior to them 3-2 in the group phase of the Champions League. Kovac has the pressure to lead an emerging team into the decisive phases of the competition.

The riddle of consistency

Despite the impressive victory over Lille, the riddle about the inconsistent achievements in the Bundesliga remains. The players and the coach could not explain why the team appears so strongly in crucial moments of the Champions League as they have difficulties in the league. Managing Director Sport Lars Ricken wanted to enjoy the victory and not deal with the uncertain future of the team. These mixed feelings reflect the current situation of the association, which experiences both ups and downs.

When Dortmund is now looking forward to the game against Barcelona, ​​it remains to be seen whether you can take the shape out of the round of 16 and how to deal with the pressure. The BVB has proven to be a fighter in European competition, but the expectations of the fans are high and the pressure could increase again.