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"It seems like we can only do it with drama"

[1.05.] BVB chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke could not bring himself to watch the final minutes of Tuesday´s semi-final and locked himself into a toilet. Kevin Grosskreutz said jubilantly, "Borussia Dortmund are such a great club." And man-of-the-match Roman Weidenfeller said: "Real went for broke but we were still able to withstand the pressure." more

Jürgen Klopp: "I´m so very proud of my team"

[1.05.] "It´s just sensational to have knocked out Real Madrid in the semi-finals," said Borussia Dortmund Jürgen Klopp after Tuesday night´s game. "We wouldn´t have needed luck had we scored from one of our counter-attacks. This team only offers all-inclusive football. I thought during the last minutes of the game: if God wills it, we will make it to the final." more

Weidenfeller steers the team to Wembley

[30.04.] Borussia Dortmund have reached their fifth European final following appearances in 1966, 1993, 1997 and 2002. In a thrilling and at times spectacular semi-final BVB managed, just, to defend their 4-1 lead from the first leg and despite losing 2-0 (0-0) on the night to Real Madrid,duly move on to take their place in the UEFA Champions League final in London on 25 May. match report

Rainy conditions and German teams versus the Bernabeu myth

[29.04.] When Borussia Dortmund´s team arrived at "Aeropuerto de Madrid Barajas" at 3.25 pm on Monday afternoon, the sun broke through the clouds above the Spanish capital for a brief moment. However, the forecast for Tuesday, for the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg, is ... rain, rain and more rain. And this kind of weather, the proverb says, usually favours German sides... more

Lukasz Piszczek travels with BVB squad to Madrid

[29.04.] On Monday two charter flights will take the team as well as media and sponsor representatives to Madrid. For the second time this season, Borussia Dortmund play at the world´s most famous football ground, the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, where the Black ´n´ Yellows look to reach the final of the UEFA Champions League for the second time in the club´s history. more

2-1: BVB edge closer to securing second place

[27.04.] Borussia Dortmund stay on course in the Bundesliga as well. Having made ten changes to their starting eleven from Wednesday, BVB still contrived to win their game 2-1 (1-0) at Fortuna Düsseldorf thus registering their sixth league win in succession. In the match that split the two games against Real, goals from Sahin and Blaszczykowski were enough to secure the win, Fortuna´s goal coming from Bodzek. match report

Piszczek to miss BVB´s trip to Düsseldorf

[26.04.] Borussia Dortmund will be without at least one of their key players when they travel to Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (kick-off: 1830 CET). Lukasz Piszczek has been ruled out due to a groin strain, while Ilkay Gündogans is doubtful with a neck injury. "I think it´s understandable that we are thinking about making one or two changes to the team," said Jürgen Klopp. more

Robert Lewandowski: "It was just a great night"

[25.04.] Robert Lewandowski was of course BVB´s star performer on Wednesday night, scoring all four goals in their 4-1 win over Real. Only one player has scored more goals in a Champions League match - Lionel Messi, multiple World Footballer of the Year, who once netted five in a game. In an interview Lewandowski talks about how he felt after turning in such an outstanding performance. interview

Post-game comments: "We know that was only half the battle..."

[25.04.] "It was a great game from us," BVB skipper Sebastian Kehl told the many reporters gathering around him and the other Borussia Dortmund players after the game against Real Madrid at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday night. This sentiment was shared by his team-mates, yet all agreed that the tie is far from over yet. more

Match reaction: "We have only opened the door to London"

[25.04.] "We are not through yet. Just take a look at the history of the European Cup. Real have won 4-0 or 5-0 at home on more than one occasion," warned BVB chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke after Borussia Dortmund´s 4-1 win over Real Madrid, whose coach José Mourinho stated, "Nothing is impossible. But we will need a perfect game." more