In the meantime, the situation in Dortmund does not look really rosy. On the contrary: if BVB loses the game in Munich, it threatens to lose connection to the international ranks again. The season would then no longer be saved.
Most recently, Dortmund had actually found on track again in the league, celebrated sovereign victories against Mainz (3: 1) and Freiburg (4: 1). The minimum goal, the qualification for the Champions League, moved again within reach. But: The deficit to Mainz on the last royal class rank four is currently five points for six outstanding games. So it is still clear: In the high phase of the season, a sporting effort of the team of coach Niko Kovač is needed in order to still be able to attack the Champions League ranks.
The game in Barcelona was a sensitive mood damper for the hopes of Dortmund, recently buried in this direction. The Catalans relentlessly covered the defensive vulnerability of BVB. After the 0: 4 pack, sports director Sebastian Kehl also spoke of the fact that the team “also deservedly lost in height”. “You can’t make so many mistakes against Barcelona. It was clear that they punish us ice cold,” said the 45-year-old.
The same should apply to the guest performance in Munich. If the BVB presents itself again in the defense, there could be a nasty surprise for the “black and yellow” even in the case of replacement weakened Bavarians. In Dortmund, as in the other way around in Munich, everything should be put to the test: coach, sports director, even the whole team. In the crisis duel, BVB is the same as for Bayern: everything.