After the bitter 4-2 pack in the Europa League first leg, Borussia Dortmund is under a lot of pressure ahead of the second leg against Rangers at the Ibrox Stadium. However, everything is still there. This is how BVB reached the round of 16.
It could be an advantage for BVB that the old UEFA European Cup arithmetic no longer applies. Because the number of away goals is no longer decisive in the event of a tie after two duels, a win with a two-goal difference is enough to force an overtime.
“We don’t need anyone to be motivated. We know what’s at stake. We have big plans,” said captain Marco Reus beforehand.
Borussia Dortmund moves in round of 16 enter the Europa League if…
One renewal is there if…
- BVB wins against Rangers with at least two goals.
A penalties shoot is there if…
- BVB still leads by two goals after extra time.
BVB only proved that they are capable of scoring goals on the last day of the Bundesliga match. With a 6-0 victory, Borussia Mönchengladbach was swept off the field.
The last encounter with Rangers gives BVB courage. In the UEFA Cup of the 1999/2000 season, the Revierklub were behind by two goals (0:2) after the first leg. In the second leg, BVB equalized and won the penalty shootout. Today’s Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst also failed from the point. The difference: Back then, Borussia had home advantage in the second duel.
In the legendary Ibrox Park, BVB can expect a heated atmosphere for the first time in a long time. Mental strength is required in front of probably 50,000 fans.
Coach Rose is nevertheless in good spirits that his team is benefiting from the recently unusual atmosphere: “We are all happy that we can play in a full stadium again. That’s great. We have to accept the mood and try to absorb it and for to use us.”