Right this moment’s schedule:
Last coaching session in Dortmund
Press convention at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
+++ Press convention with Niko Kovac and Felix Nmecha +++
At tomorrow’s venue, journalists ask Niko Kovac and Felix Nmecha their questions. Kovac: “It’s an vital recreation. We’re neighbours within the desk. The winner will nonetheless have the possibility to succeed in the final eight. However we additionally know that Tottenham have received their first three house video games with out conceding a purpose. Meaning we have now to work exhausting, work so much, work with focus.”
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+++ Hey from London +++
After a easy flight, throughout which the passengers had been in a position to catch a glimpse of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK shortly after take-off, Borussia have arrived in England. Now it’s time for the final cease of the day: Niko Kovac and Felix Nmecha are on their technique to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the press convention.
+++ Media spherical with Lars Ricken +++
Earlier than leaving for London, Lars Ricken answered questions from the media on the airport. “We now have set ourselves some objectives and need to put much more stress on our opponents, be much more dominant and rating objectives,” mentioned the sporting director.
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The BVB professionals have arrived at Dortmund Airport. Examine-in, baggage drop-off, safety test – after which it’s off to London on the staff flight EW 1909.
+++ Last coaching session +++
Ramy Bensebaini and Aaron Anselmino, who had been not too long ago sidelined, are participating in staff coaching. Marcel Sabitzer continues to be out with calf issues and won’t be travelling to London.
With temperatures of 5 levels and sunshine, the Borussia gamers take to the coaching floor in Brackel on Monday afternoon – Julian Ryerson and Niklas Süle are the one ones who’ve opted for shorts.
Niko Kovac gathered his gamers for a brief pep discuss at the beginning of the ultimate coaching session. The professionals then accomplished their warm-up programme earlier than the Champions League balls had been introduced into play.
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+++ Nyberg to referee the match +++
UEFA has entrusted Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg with officiating the match. The 37-year-old is refereeing his sixteenth Champions League match, his third involving Borussia Dortmund (1-1 towards Paris in December 2023, 3-1 towards Donetsk in January 2025). He can be assisted by his compatriots Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist. The VAR is Dutchman Dennis Higler.
+++ Good morning (nonetheless) from Dortmund +++
Borussia Dortmund are travelling for the final time on this Champions League group stage: within the afternoon, the BVB staff will take off for London on the Eurowings staff flight, the place tomorrow’s conflict with Tottenham Hotspur awaits. Earlier than that, the ultimate coaching session is scheduled to happen on house turf in Dortmund-Brackel.
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After arriving within the British capital, head coach Niko Kovac and midfielder Felix Nmecha will head straight to the stadium for a press convention – .