Borussia Dortmund press reviews
“The eternal question remains whether we can ever take BVB seriously”
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Borussia Dortmund beats Atlético Madrid – PSG overruns Barcelona
In a memorable battle, Dortmund defeated Atlético Madrid and was once again among the top four teams in the Champions League after eleven years. And Paris is also in the semi-finals. After a defeat in the first leg, PSG won thanks to a strong performance in Barcelona.
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Borussia Dortmund shows impressive comeback qualities in the win against Atlético Madrid BVB and is in the semi-finals of the Champions League. But the international commentators also pour water into the wine. The press reviews.
That doesn’t happen often, it’s not his territory per se. Borussia Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke rushed onto the pitch shortly after the final whistle against Atlético Madrid. Embraced with a blissful grin the 64-year-old has numerous BVB heroes. It was with great joy that he acknowledged Dortmund’s first semi-final appearance in the Champions League in eleven years.
“It is of course a proud day for all Borussia,” said the 64-year-old after the 4:2 (2:0) in the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League. Paris St. Germain is now waiting as an opponent in the semi-finals. The international media also celebrates the crazy game, but also points out Dortmund’s weaknesses. The press reviews.
England
The Guardian: “Another rough and wild night of Champions League football at the Westfalenstadion: the colors vivid, the sounds deafening, the defense completely chaotic. And yet, while Borussia Dortmund enthusiastically celebrated this remarkable victory with the yellow wall, the eternal question remains whether we can ever take them seriously. Whether they will ever get out of this entertaining cycle of boom and bust.”
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Daily Mail: “Ian Maatsen sent a not-so-subtle message to Chelsea after scoring his first Champions League goal to help Borussia Dortmund reach the semi-finals for the first time in over a decade. (…) Overlooked by Mauricio Pochettino and loaned to Dortmund, Maatsen is a revelation in Germany (…). “
France
Le Figaro: “They saved with their defensive interventions. In particular, the two Germans Hummels and Schlotterbeck were on defense but also the launching pad for the Black and Yellows’ offensive. With 110 ball contacts for Schlotterbeck and 93 for Hummels, the two highest values of the game, the two players impressed with their quality in the short and long passing game. The boiling atmosphere did the rest. What an absolutely incredible stadium. The spectators held their ground. Despite a few wobbly minutes after the Madrid goals, Signal Iduna Park was decisive in this game and played its role as twelfth man perfectly. A crazy atmosphere that PSG will have to face again in the first leg of the semi-final on May 1st.”
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The team: “It was clear that Atlético Madrid’s victory in the first leg, achieved by a one-goal difference, would not be enough to feel safe. The hectic final phase of the visitors suggested that Borussia Dortmund would have a chance of reaching the semi-finals in their home Westfalenstadion. The task was accomplished with a crazy game.”
Spain
Brand: “They all came up against a Borussia Dortmund team that had by no means entered the elimination round as favorites, but managed to leave Madrid alive and played the game better with the support of their fans.”
“Extremely happy, extremely proud” – Borussia Dortmund reaches the Champions League semi-finals
Borussia Dortmund has reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2013. Coach Edin Terzic’s team won 4:2 (2:0) after a dramatic game against Atlético Madrid and thus made up for the 1:2 defeat in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
The world: “Simeone was restless, nervous, afraid, but also hopeful. Therefore, he chose warriors for a battle to tear down the Duration of Dortmund. The army was on shaky ground. The red and whites were overwhelmed by the German atmosphere. And the dream of the Champions League disappeared behind the yellow wall.”
Austria
Kronen Zeitung: “Borussia Dortmund after epic victory in the semi-finals”
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Delivery man: “Offense was the trump card, Marcel Sabitzer became the top player of the turbulent quarter-final evening.”
Switzerland
Blick: “Rollercoaster ride with a happy ending for Borussia Dortmund. After the first leg defeat in Madrid, BVB bounced back sensationally in their home fortress. Not without setbacks in between.”