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Dortmund (dpa) - Less awe, more courage - at Borussia Dortmund, belief in a football miracle is growing.
After the unfortunate 1: 2 at Manchester City a week ago, the respect for the seemingly overpowering opponent is still great, but has diminished.
The hope for the first semi-final of the Champions League since 2013 does not seem so illusory before the second leg on Wednesday (9 p.m. / Sky).
“We go into the game with full confidence and the belief that we have a chance.
We are in a positive mood, ”said midfielder Thomas Delaney.
The late winning goal by Englishman Phil Foden (90th) brought the Dortmunders out of wages in the first leg, but could not take away their confidence.
“We saw in Manchester that we can hurt them.
We know about their strengths, but they also got a sense that the decision has not yet been made, ”said Sebastian Kehl to the“ kicker ”.
Defense chief Mats Hummels sounded just as combative as the licensed player's manager: "We have a chance of the Champions League semi-finals - and we'll see that in the second leg."
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A success could comfort BVB, which is wavering in the Bundesliga, with the fact that they missed the Champions League qualification after being seven points behind fourth place - not only in terms of sport, but also financially.
The European Football Union (UEFA) is paying each of the four semi-finalists a sumptuous twelve million euros.
Even with a 1-0 win over the team of star coach Pep Guardiola, the coup would be perfect, otherwise a success with two goals difference has to be achieved.
Much will depend on whether Erling Haaland ends his minor peat lull.
The best Champions League shooter this season with ten goals has been unsuccessful since March 20.
For Kehl, that's nothing to worry about: “We'll be able to score a goal.
Erling will be very important to us here. "
As a visual lesson on how to crack the leader of the Premier League for the German national player Ilkay Gündogan, the pictures from the previous league game of the "Citizens" are good.
Because unlike BVB, who managed a hard-fought 3-2 in Stuttgart, Manchester botched the dress rehearsal last weekend.
The guests from Leeds, well adjusted by tactical fox Marcelo Bielsa, resolutely defended the 2-1 victory even if they were outnumbered and countered successfully.
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Edin Terzic pursues a similar idea of the game against the exceptional team known for its dominant possession football: “You won't change your principles very much.
Accordingly, there will be rooms for us in which we can become dangerous. "
The BVB coach swore his professionals to a gripping showdown: “We still have to top our performance in Manchester.
Because they too will plan to play even better than they did last Tuesday. "
After initial medical prognoses, two important professionals are available: Marco Reus and Hummels.
Both were replaced prematurely in Stuttgart: Captain Reus after a collision with Daniel Didavi, Hummels because of stomach cramps and circulatory problems.
In contrast, BVB must continue to do without Jadon Sancho.
The England international is back in training after recovering from a muscle injury, but not yet an option for Wednesday.
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UEFA press kit for the game
Facts about the game on the BVB website