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Reuters
11-04-2025
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- Reuters
Dortmund hope Bayern distracted by Champions League loss-Kovac
BERLIN, April 11 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich's Champions League loss to Inter Milan could prove a distraction for the Bavarians in the Bundesliga Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, and the visitors need to take advantage of it, Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said on Friday. Bayern suffered a 2-1 home loss in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday with the return leg next week in Milan. Kovac, whose team lost 4-0 to Barcelona on Wednesday in their quarter-final to all but end their Champions League run, said Bayern could be distracted by their return leg in Italy and their better chances of advancing. "Bayern have a tough task ahead of them in Milan, to turn the tie," Kovac told a press conference. "In their heads they may be a bit in Milan and we will have to take advantage of that in Munich. "But that can happen only if we are at 100%. If we put in less than 100% it is difficult to decide the game in our favour." Bayern are in top spot on 68 points, six clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, while Dortmund are eighth on 41, five off fourth spot that leads to automatic Champions League qualification. Kovac said his team needed to be far sharper than against Barcelona if they wanted to have any chance in Munich. "When you play football you have to work collectively and we did not do that against Barcelona," he added. "That is what I addressed and what we need to change for tomorrow's game because Bayern also have world class players. If we don't do that it will be tough in Munich this is what I demand and I will demand it tomorrow as well."
Egypt Today
10-04-2025
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- Egypt Today
Dortmund's season on the line in Klassiker against Bayern
Borussia Dortmund players look dejected after the match REUTERS/Albert Gea (Reuters) - The timing of the Bundesliga Klassiker at league leaders Bayern Munich could not have been worse for struggling Borussia Dortmund, with their entire season seemingly resting on Saturday's result. The Ruhr valley club will have little time to recover from their 4-0 loss at Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Dortmund, who reached the final last season, went down without a fight in Spain, having been repeatedly caught on the break and outpaced by their hosts. The result piled more pressure on coach Niko Kovac and his players ahead of the Bayern game, with the team at serious risk of missing out on Champions League football next season. Dortmund, without defender Nico Schlotterbeck until the end of the season, are in eighth place on 41 points, five behind fourth spot, the last on that leads to automatic Champions League qualification, with six games left to play. Dortmund players admitted that overturning the deficit against Barcelona was an all but impossible task, spelling the likely end of their European run this season. The concern for club bosses is that Dortmund fail to qualify for any European competition by finishing outside the top six. "We will be defending much better and much more than we did against Barcelona," Kovac said. "Because without a defence we will have serious problems in Munich as well." League leaders Bayern have their own motivation going into the game, eager to bounce back from Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan, in order to go into the return leg next week with a shot of confidence. They also want to protect their six-point Bundesliga advantage over champions Bayern Leverkusen to make sure of silverware in case of a European exit next week. While the Bavarians are still in with a chance in the Champions League, any slipup in the league could prove costly for Vincent Kompany's injury-hit team as they look to re-establish domestic dominance after last season's Leverkusen double. Kompany could have midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic back in the squad after his absence due to illness since March.
Reuters
10-04-2025
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- Reuters
Dortmund's season on the line in Klassiker against Bayern
BERLIN, April 10 (Reuters) - The timing of the Bundesliga Klassiker at league leaders Bayern Munich could not have been worse for struggling Borussia Dortmund, with their entire season seemingly resting on Saturday's result. The Ruhr valley club will have little time to recover from their 4-0 loss at Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Dortmund, who reached the final last season, went down without a fight in Spain, having been repeatedly caught on the break and outpaced by their hosts. The result piled more pressure on coach Niko Kovac and his players ahead of the Bayern game, with the team at serious risk of missing out on Champions League football next season. Dortmund, without defender Nico Schlotterbeck until the end of the season, are in eighth place on 41 points, five behind fourth spot, the last on that leads to automatic Champions League qualification, with six games left to play. Dortmund players admitted that overturning the deficit against Barcelona was an all but impossible task, spelling the likely end of their European run this season. The concern for club bosses is that Dortmund fail to qualify for any European competition by finishing outside the top six. "We will be defending much better and much more than we did against Barcelona," Kovac said. "Because without a defence we will have serious problems in Munich as well." League leaders Bayern have their own motivation going into the game, eager to bounce back from Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan, in order to go into the return leg next week with a shot of confidence. They also want to protect their six-point Bundesliga advantage over champions Bayern Leverkusen to make sure of silverware in case of a European exit next week. While the Bavarians are still in with a chance in the Champions League, any slipup in the league could prove costly for Vincent Kompany's injury-hit team as they look to re-establish domestic dominance after last season's Leverkusen double. Kompany could have midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic back in the squad after his absence due to illness since March.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Bayern's Kompany stays hopeful: 'We will get chances in Milan'
Bayern's Kompany stays hopeful: 'We will get chances in Milan' Munich coach Vincent Kompany gestures during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan at Allianz Arena. Tom Weller/dpa Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was confident of progression despite his side losing their Champions League quarter-final first leg 2-1 at home to Inter Milan on Tuesday. Bayern, especially striker Harry Kane who hit the post, were profligate at times and Lautaro Martinez sent Inter in 1-0 to the good at half-time. Advertisement Thomas Müller, leaving Bayern at the end of the campaign, equalized on 85 minutes but fellow substitute Davide Frattesi soon tapped home. It was Bayern's first loss in Europe at the Allianz Arena - which hosts May's final - in four years. "In the first half we had the opportunities ... to score 2,3, even more. We looked dangerous. We played bravely and it is shame about the late Inter goal," Kompany told Amazon Prime. "We will get chances in Milan - that's our feeling." Bayern head to the San Siro next Wednesday and first must welcome old rivals Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga Klassiker on Saturday. "The result is what it is. It is just half-time. We believe fully in our opportunity to progress in Milan," Kompany added.
