Dortmund's captain Hummels: We had no chance against Juventus!
Dortmund's captain Hummels: We had no chance against Juventus!
On March 20, 2025, fans of Borussia Dortmund (BVB) remember a drastic event in club history. Exactly ten years ago, on March 20, 2015, the team collapsed in a fate game against Juventus Turin and left the round of 16 of the Champions League. The 0: 3 was a painful setback, characterized by the realization that BVB had no chance against the experienced Italians. Image reports that Carlos Tevez was already in the 3. Minute for the lead for Juventus and thus the foundation for the defeat put.
Another aspect that focused on after the defeat was the expiry of the BVB share by five percent. The retirement from the Champions League could deter both players and investors, which underlined the financial problems of the association. Mats Hummels, whose future was uncertain, was found on Manchester United's wish list, which offered an offer of 50 million euros. His contract until 2017 and a lack of commitment to BVB made the situation only more complex.
criticism and tactics
The criticism of the players was immense after this game. Marco Reus in particular received a bad grade for his performance against Juventus. The coach Jürgen Klopp had great expectations for his players, who were not fulfilled. In particular, the tactical changes did not seem to be fruitful. Jürgen Kohler found that the opponents now knew exactly how to play against Dortmund.
The ensemble of Hummels, Gündogan and Mkhitaryan, whose contracts soon expired, was particularly examined. Gündogan faced the challenge of being sold in summer if no agreement could be reached via an extension of the contract. Mkhitaryan, on the other hand, was courted by various clubs, but the required transfer fee of 27.5 million euros turned out to be too high. Ciro Immobile, which was signed for 18.5 million euros, was also considered a miscarriage and was not substituted against Juventus.
The current BVB
However, Borussia Dortmund appears in a much more positive light. On the last match day they won 3-0 against Sporting Lisbon, securing the round of 16 of the current Champions League. This victory was particularly important for the new head coach Niko Kovac because it was his first triumphant appearance with the team. Mats Hummels, who played an important role on the pitch, praised his former teammate Nico Schlotterbeck for his serenity and understanding of the game, which led to the third goal of BVB.Hummels will also compete against FC Porto in the Playoff first leg of the Europa League on Thursday. These tasks and the current success illustrate the change and renewal that Borussia Dortmund has learned in recent years. The view of a new title in the Champions League is still challenging, but BVB seems to be on the best way to regain the confidence of the fans.
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