"FC Bayern are a top team that will demand a lot from us. We have to play a perfect game from the first to the last second, because that's the ultimate standard in Europe. We need to take our second-half performance in Munich as a reference. We played well back then. We need to be brave in possession and keep the ball for long spells."
"We've worked through it with the players, but we've also said that the focus will be on the future. Now we have to focus on tomorrow's game. We are all looking forward to it. We have a very fit squad. They will do everything they can to beat the German champions here in our stadium with our fans."
Niko Kovač, Borussia Dortmund's manager and former Bayern Munich coach, positioned his team as underdogs ahead of Der Klassiker. He stressed that Bayern Munich's quality demands a flawless performance from Dortmund, requiring brave possession play and sustained intensity throughout the match. Kovač referenced his team's strong second-half performance in their previous meeting as a model to replicate. When asked about the psychological impact of Dortmund's Champions League elimination by Atalanta, Kovač dismissed concerns, stating the team has processed the loss and remains focused on the upcoming match. He confirmed his squad is fit and ready to compete at full strength against the German champions in their home stadium.
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