The BVB Optimist – A Reaction
We all knew that the game last week in Munich was not going to be an easy one. Bayern needed two more wins going into…
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Uberprufung der Bundesliga: Bayern finally win Bundesliga, Cologne and Hamburg still alive, Leverkusen destroy Leipzig
With only five rounds of games left going into this weekend there were still plenty of issues to be resolved in the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich’s…
How Hannover and Hamburg are showing positive signs during testing times
‘‘Losing five games in a row doesn’t do much for self-confidence,’’ conceded Hannover 96 manager Andre Breitenreiter in the build-up to his side’s encounter with…
How did Dortmund bounce back after their Der Klassiker Disaster at home to Stuttgart?
Having been embarrassed in last week’s Der Klassiker against Bayern Munich and also suffering a 2-1 defeat against this week’s opponents VfB Stuttgart back in…
Picking up the pieces
Going to Munich last week there was a sense of foreboding among many Borussia Dortmund fans. There was a half acceptance that a win might…
It’s Time for UEFA to Take Player Safety Seriously
Usually, From the Touchline discusses topics from the perspective of the manager, whether breaking down aspects of a recent match or giving a perspective of…
What Klopp took from Dortmund to Liverpool, which BVB need back.
Jurgen Klopp’s dynamic Liverpool side have one foot in the Champion’s League semi-final door, as they ferociously beat Premier League Champions elect Manchester City 3-0….
Tactical Takeaways: Dortmund Crumble in Bavaria
In our new feature ‘Tactical Takeaways’, we’ll be discussing 3 tactical themes that evidently influenced the outcome of Dortmund’s last game and what they could’ve…
How the 6-0 defeat could make fans turn off the Bundesliga?
It is the league which boasts the highest rates of attendance in all of the biggest football leagues. It is also the league which arguably…
An American in Dortmund: Pulisic Ok in Bayern Blowout
There were barely any positives in the loss to Bayern, maybe the biggest being the match ended after 90 minutes. The shame of this performance…