Borussia Dortmund Brandt about BVB bankruptcy
“This is a complete slap in the face for me”
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Due to the disgrace at RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund will probably lose fourth place in the Bundesliga. BVB was superior to Leipzig in all respects. BVB national player Julian Brandt is well served.
After the severe defeat at RB Leipzig, national player Julian Brandt found clear words about Borussia Dortmund’s performance. “This is a complete slap in the face for me. That’s what it feels like,” said the 27-year-old. On Saturday, Brandt was one of the better Dortmund players in the well-deserved 4-1 loss in Leipzig, which didn’t exactly have a tailwind going into the semi-final first leg against Paris St. Germain on Wednesday (9 p.m./, in the WELT sports ticker). go.
With a deficit of five points and only three games left, it is relatively unlikely that fifth-placed BVB will catch up with Leipzig, who are one place better. Regular qualification for the Champions League via the Bundesliga would therefore not be possible.
However, the Bundesliga is almost guaranteed an additional starting place thanks to Uefa’s annual ranking. Brandt therefore described it as a “special year”. “If things go the way they are and you can still qualify for the Champions League – you can really pray three times in the evening and say thank God,” said the midfielder.
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In the league, BVB only got five points against the top 4 this season. “We are clearly playing below our expectations and we have to swallow that pill this year,” said Brandt. Against Paris, Dortmund would have to “take the stadium with them, score goals, defend with everything.” Brandt also wants to learn from the group phase, in which they lost in Paris and drew at home.
BVB can probably rely on Hummels against Paris
BVB can do something against the French champions to ensure that Germany gets a fifth starting place in the premier class. A draw in both games would be enough to take France out of the race. Then you would only compete with England. “We have shown that often enough that we can perform very, very well in this competition,” said sports director Sebastian Kehl.
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The three German teams (BVB, Bayern Munich, Leverkusen) have to get a total of four points (two points per win, one point per draw, one point per progression) to secure the bonus place for the coming season. Munich meets Real Madrid in the Champions League. Masters Leverkusen have to deal with AS Roma in the Europa League.
Meanwhile, Dortmund can very likely rely on Mats Hummels in the duel against Paris St. Germain. The defense chief had to be replaced injured after just 51 minutes in the defeat in Leipzig on Saturday. According to coach Edin Terzić, Hummel’s injury should not prevent him from playing on Wednesday.
“Mats has a painful laceration on his shin. It’s already been treated so it shouldn’t be a problem,” Terzić said. Hummels sustained the injury shortly after half-time while conceding the third goal. In addition to the 35-year-old, Emre Can, who was suspended in Leipzig, will also be available again against Paris. According to sports director Sebastian Kehl, the decision is still pending for Marcel Sabitzer, who is ill.
