Decline of domestic domination ought to signal success for these two clubs closer to home. However, affairs have not lived up to expectations, forcing the bright lights of the Champions League to harbor their hopes and dreams. While only one side seemed ready for the seriousness of these stakes, the midway mark of the tie […]
VfB Stuttgart spoiled the Signal Iduna Park’s 50th birthday party with a 1-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. The win moved Sebastian Hoeneß’s side level on points with Bayern Munich and guarantees the club a top-six finish this season, meaning European football in 2024/25. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. Borussia Dortmund hosted VfB […]
When these teams met last year at the same time, Bayern Munich capitalized on Borussia Dortmund’s mistakes to secure a crucial win. Now, the tables have turned. Bayern struggles in 2024 continued, as they failed to pose a consistent threat in the attacking third, while Dortmund were extremely efficient to end their ten-year winless drought […]
Coming into this game, the stakes for both teams were high, but Borussia Dortmund clearly showed their superiority when it mattered the most. Although Dortmund struggled to penetrate Frankfurt’s compact and organized medium-block, they posed enough of a threat to secure another vital three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. When Borussia Dortmund […]
Werder Bremen have handled table topping opponents well to climb up the division. Here, the team did not rise to the occasion. Their guests granted a lifeline to take something out of the game, but their timidity from the first half translated into inefficiencies after the break. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
Paris Saint-Germain entered this game knowing that their qualification hopes were on the line. While Borussia Dortmund’s approach played into their hands, they only managed to secure a point, which was fortunately enough to book their place in the Champions League knockout stages. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. When the Champions League draw […]
Borussia Dortmund could have crumbled once they encountered an obstacle inside the first fifteen minutes. They refused to relent. Though their struggle was in vain, the quality and fighting spirit of the black and yellows kept the visitors on their toes until the bitter end. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Borussia Dortmund […]
Bayer Leverkusen needed a 79th minute equalizer to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. After taking an early lead, Borussia Dortmund defended deep to frustrate their opponents. Despite controlling the majority of possession and having 23 shots, as Xabi Alonso put it post-match: “we didn’t get the chances we wanted” and Leverkusen therefore had […]
Group F, the so-called Group of Death, is the fraught fight many foresaw: three points separate top from bottom. The clubs with impetus now aspired to place one foot in the next stage. In another energetic encounter, the seasoned stronghold in Europe shrunk on their own turf. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
One club usually performs above and beyond what most would have expected in a season, and this year’s package in Germany is Stuttgart. Time will tell for how long their superb streak will prevail, but a sterling response to their recent results indicates the fun of the ride is not yet over. Tactical analysis and […]