Heart of the Champion.

Summary

Dortmund faced Barcelona with high hopes but quickly realized the challenge was greater than anticipated. Barcelona's superior ball control and pressing forced Dortmund into a defensive stance, shifting their focus from winning to avoiding goals. Despite a scoreless first half, Dortmund's defense held firm, surprising many. Klopp adjusted tactics for the second half, emphasizing defense, yet some commentators debated the effectiveness of this approach. Barcelona's relentless offense, led by Messi and Harvey, failed to breach Dortmund's defense, which had a strong record. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, a result seen differently by each team; Dortmund viewed it as a necessary compromise, while Barcelona remained unconcerned, confident for the return leg.

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