Borussia Dortmund seeks to confirm recent success after Champions League victory

Players and officials from Borussia Dortmund remain cautious about celebrating their recent success. Managing Director Lars Ricken expressed delight after the 3:0 (0:0) victory against Sporting Lisbon, referring to it as an „outstanding statement“ from the team. However, he quickly shifted focus to the upcoming Bundesliga away match against VfL Bochum scheduled for Saturday at 15:30 (Sky).

„It’s crucial now to truly demonstrate our will to confirm this success. We need to put this game behind us; Bochum awaits,“ Ricken emphasized. He indicated that the team must carry this newfound confidence into the match against Bochum. Following the important win in the Champions League playoff first leg, there was no sense of complacency in the BVB locker room, with attention already turning towards Bochum.

The question remains: What can Borussia take away from the victory, which featured goals from Serhou Guirassy (60th minute), Pascal Groß (68th minute), and Karim Adeyemi (82nd minute), in addition to their promising chances of reaching the round of 16 in the Champions League? Coach Niko Kovac, having secured his first win in his second match with BVB, is hopeful for a positive impact on the team’s confidence.

Kovac acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating, „We will certainly take many beautiful moments from this match into our debriefing.“ He also looked ahead, recognizing the difficulties of the upcoming match: „Now we’re heading to Bochum, and you know it’s not easy there.“ The challenges will continue, as the return leg against Sporting is already set for next Wednesday.