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Higher, wider, further – the expansion of the stadium in pictures

When it opened in 1974, the Westfalenstadion set a new standard. But 20 years later, it was no longer competitive in terms of the comfort it offered. The stadium was rebuilt in several phases between 1995 and 2003, resulting in a venue that kept its character and became a landmark for the city of Dortmund. Since then, SIGNAL IDUNA PARK has been the only stadium in Germany with a capacity of more than 80,000.

First expansion phase in 1995: Upper tiers containing 6,000 seats each were added to the West and East Stands. The West Stand has since been home to the VIP stand; a VIP area has also been set up there.

Second expansion phase in 1999: The capacity was increased to 68,600. The South Stand, the epicentre of Dortmund's football enthusiasm, was increased to 24,454 places, making it Europe's largest standing-only tribune.

Third expansion phase in 2003: The works finished with the closure and the expansion of the corner areas. The corner pylons, which supported the roof inside the stadium, were replaced by the eight 62-metre-high yellow steel pylons installed on the exterior which have since become an integral element of Dortmund's skyline.

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We couldn\u2019t even really enjoy the game against Bayern \u2014 not even the fact that we put in a really good performance down there. In today's game, we get our there and log eight kilometers [roughly 5 miles] more than the opposition, then have to deal with them tying it at one-one, and still fight back against that adversity. It was obvious why Betis has won all its Champions League matches so far. They were truly a formidable opponent. That said, we earned a well-deserved win powered by sheer grit. And it's far from the first one.\u201d<\/p>\nOle Book<\/b> (in the mixed zone): \u201cOverall, we played a strong game \u2014 despite the fact we made a few mistakes. That was partly due to fatigue as well. The boys have had to deal with an immense workload. We were brave out there and showed that we want to play football. That\u2019s a positive. We created chances and only allowed a few in our defensive third. 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In today's game, we get our there and log eight kilometers [roughly 5 miles] more than the opposition, then have to deal with them tying it at one-one, and still fight back against that adversity. It was obvious why Betis has won all its Champions League matches so far. They were truly a formidable opponent. That said, we earned a well-deserved win powered by sheer grit. And it's far from the first one.\u201d<\/p>\nOle Book<\/b> (in the mixed zone): \u201cOverall, we played a strong game \u2014 despite the fact we made a few mistakes. That was partly due to fatigue as well. The boys have had to deal with an immense workload. We were brave out there and showed that we want to play football. That\u2019s a positive. We created chances and only allowed a few in our defensive third. 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However, lapses did occur, such as on Antony's 14th-minute goal that was called back for offside.<\/p>\nBVB frequently attempted to find Julian Ryerson through long balls over the top. In just the third minute, the Norwegian served up a quality cross from the right, but Serhou Guirassy missed it by a hair. Shortly thereafter, Jobe Bellingham was set up by Ryerson and cut the ball back to Guirassy from the end line. However, the forward sent his shot wide of the target (21'). Mere moments later, Daniel Svensson had the best look of the first half. Ryerson again enjoyed plenty of space on the right and sent a curling delivery into the box, where the onrushing Swede controlled the ball well but only managed a shot that was too central, allowing Betis goalkeeper Valles to throw up his right hand and prevent his side from falling behind.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"36-Betis-3-1793826041770\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/ucl-spielbericht/36-Betis-3.jpg\"><\/p>\nAfter that, the two sides played each other to an increasingly even match. Borussia lost Guirassy early due to an injury to his left foot after the striker collided with the right post (29'; replaced by Konstantinos Karetsas), and his teammates struggled to break through against a strong visiting side, as they lacked attacking punch.<\/p>\nThree minutes into the second half, Head Coach Niko Kovac's team offered more evidence that \u201cBorussia Dortmund\u201d and \u201cefficiency\u201d have become synonymous this season. After Nmecha held his ground in the opposition half, a series of passes saw the ball reach Karetsas, who was barely fazed by repeated pulling on his shirt and found Ryerson on the right. The Norwegian's low cross was hit by Bellingham from five meters (roughly 5.5 yards) out. Valles made a superb save, but Fabio Silva pounced on the rebound, slotting home for 1-0.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"36-Betis-1-1793826051298\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/ucl-spielbericht/36-Betis-1.jpg\"><\/p>\nShortly after, Borussia's Karetsas threatend again. This time, he went for goal himself but was denied by Betis' excellent backstop (51'). After no foul was called when Ortiz stepped on Nmecha\u2019s foot on the left side of the penalty area (60'), BVB continued its strong spell and repeatedly knocked on the door. Instead of doubling their lead, Niko Kovac's men saw the oppositon level the score at 1-1. After Borussia lost the ball in its buildup; Abde found space on the left and crossed from the edge of the box, picking out the unmarked Aitor Ruibal. The substitute sent a calm finish into the far-side netting from a tight angle (67').<\/p>\nIn an increasingly entertaining second half, Ryerson's cross three minutes after Betis' goal found Bellingham, who had an outstanding chance to make it 2-1. However, Valles produced a point-blank parry to keep out the Englishman's poweful header from four meters (roughly 4.4 yards) out. Fortunately for the home side, 'keeper Valles subsequently did less well on Konstantinos Karetsas' game-winner. Fabio Silva found the teenager just outside the penalty area, and Karetsas cut to his left before firing a low shot through a defender\u2019s legs and into the near corner from 17 meters (roughly 18.6 yards) out. Back on top 72 minutes into the match, the Black & Yellow would hold on to their narrow advantage until the final whistle.<\/p>\n<h2>BORUSSIA DORTMUND \u2013 REAL BETIS 2-1 (0-0)<\/h2>\nUEFA Champions League, Matchday 4 \n<\/b>Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 21:00 CET<\/p>\nBVB:<\/b> Kobel \u2013 Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini (74\u2019 Gadou) \u2013 Ryerson (74\u2019 Beier), Veerman, Svensson \u2013 Bellingham, Nmecha (74\u2019 Chukwuemeka) \u2013 Fabio Silva (90'+1 Nwaneri), Guirassy (34' Karetsas) \nBench:<\/b> Drewes, Meyer; Mane, Dos Santos, Albert, Inacio \nUnavailable:<\/b> Can (recovery training), Konstantelias (torn ACL), Lerma (muscle injury), Sabitzer (illness)<\/p>\nSevilla:<\/b> Valles \u2013 Ortiz, Llorente, Natan, Gomez (71' Fran Garcia) \u2013 Bernal (78' Roca), Deossa \u2013 Antony (62' Isco), Dani Ceballos (62' Aitor Ruibal), Abde \u2013 Parrott (78' Morante) \nBench:<\/b> Conde, Gonzalez, Bartra, Bellerin, Lo Celso, Pablo Fornals, Riquelme<\/p>\nGoals:<\/b> 1-0 Fabio Silva (49', from Bellingham), 1-1 Ruibal (67', from Abde), 2-1 Karetsas (72'., from Fabio Silva) \nYellow cards:<\/b> Ryerson, Bensebaini, Veerman \u2013 Natan, Gomez, Ortiz, Isco \nReferee:<\/b> Gözübüyük (from the Netherlands) \nAttendance:<\/b> 81,365 (sellout) at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK \nBoris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"36-Betis-Fraf-1793824865432\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/ucl-spielbericht/36-Betis-Fraf.jpg\"><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"From the opening whistle, the 81,365 at sold-out SIGNAL IDUNA PARK could see why Betis ranks among the top four teams in Spain. With the opposition fielding a squad full of techchnically gifted players who showed no fear and waited for the right moments to attack, the Borussia could ill-afford even a single lapse in concentration. However, lapses did occur, such as on Antony's 14th-minute goal that was called back for offside.<\/p>\nBVB frequently attempted to find Julian Ryerson through long balls over the top. In just the third minute, the Norwegian served up a quality cross from the right, but Serhou Guirassy missed it by a hair. Shortly thereafter, Jobe Bellingham was set up by Ryerson and cut the ball back to Guirassy from the end line. However, the forward sent his shot wide of the target (21'). Mere moments later, Daniel Svensson had the best look of the first half. Ryerson again enjoyed plenty of space on the right and sent a curling delivery into the box, where the onrushing Swede controlled the ball well but only managed a shot that was too central, allowing Betis goalkeeper Valles to throw up his right hand and prevent his side from falling behind.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"36-Betis-3-1793826041770\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/ucl-spielbericht/36-Betis-3.jpg\"><\/p>\nAfter that, the two sides played each other to an increasingly even match. Borussia lost Guirassy early due to an injury to his left foot after the striker collided with the right post (29'; replaced by Konstantinos Karetsas), and his teammates struggled to break through against a strong visiting side, as they lacked attacking punch.<\/p>\nThree minutes into the second half, Head Coach Niko Kovac's team offered more evidence that \u201cBorussia Dortmund\u201d and \u201cefficiency\u201d have become synonymous this season. After Nmecha held his ground in the opposition half, a series of passes saw the ball reach Karetsas, who was barely fazed by repeated pulling on his shirt and found Ryerson on the right. The Norwegian's low cross was hit by Bellingham from five meters (roughly 5.5 yards) out. Valles made a superb save, but Fabio Silva pounced on the rebound, slotting home for 1-0.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"36-Betis-1-1793826051298\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/ucl-spielbericht/36-Betis-1.jpg\"><\/p>\nShortly after, Borussia's Karetsas threatend again. This time, he went for goal himself but was denied by Betis' excellent backstop (51'). After no foul was called when Ortiz stepped on Nmecha\u2019s foot on the left side of the penalty area (60'), BVB continued its strong spell and repeatedly knocked on the door. Instead of doubling their lead, Niko Kovac's men saw the oppositon level the score at 1-1. 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Back on top 72 minutes into the match, the Black & Yellow would hold on to their narrow advantage until the final whistle.<\/p>\n<h2>BORUSSIA DORTMUND \u2013 REAL BETIS 2-1 (0-0)<\/h2>\nUEFA Champions League, Matchday 4 \n<\/b>Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 21:00 CET<\/p>\nBVB:<\/b> Kobel \u2013 Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini (74\u2019 Gadou) \u2013 Ryerson (74\u2019 Beier), Veerman, Svensson \u2013 Bellingham, Nmecha (74\u2019 Chukwuemeka) \u2013 Fabio Silva (90'+1 Nwaneri), Guirassy (34' Karetsas) \nBench:<\/b> Drewes, Meyer; Mane, Dos Santos, Albert, Inacio \nUnavailable:<\/b> Can (recovery training), Konstantelias (torn ACL), Lerma (muscle injury), Sabitzer (illness)<\/p>\nSevilla:<\/b> Valles \u2013 Ortiz, Llorente, Natan, Gomez (71' Fran Garcia) \u2013 Bernal (78' Roca), Deossa \u2013 Antony (62' Isco), Dani Ceballos (62' Aitor Ruibal), Abde \u2013 Parrott (78' Morante) \nBench:<\/b> Conde, Gonzalez, Bartra, Bellerin, Lo Celso, Pablo Fornals, Riquelme<\/p>\nGoals:<\/b> 1-0 Fabio Silva (49', from Bellingham), 1-1 Ruibal (67', from Abde), 2-1 Karetsas (72'., from Fabio Silva) \nYellow cards:<\/b> Ryerson, Bensebaini, Veerman \u2013 Natan, Gomez, Ortiz, Isco \nReferee:<\/b> Gözübüyük (from the Netherlands) \nAttendance:<\/b> 81,365 (sellout) at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK \nBoris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"36-Betis-Fraf-1793824865432\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/ucl-spielbericht/36-Betis-Fraf.jpg\"><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-6a9c13e012","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"BVB Earns Hard-Fought Victory Over Betis","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/5/2685437_4_borussiadortmund-realbetis"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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When BVB faces Real Betis in the UEFA Champions League this Wednesday evening (9 p.m., live on DAZN and the BVB app), the 35-year-old defender will be on the opposing side at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK for the first time since his departure in 2018. For him, it\u2019s a special reunion with the fans and the stadium, which still means a great deal to him today.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Marc Bartra is returning to the place where he played for Borussia Dortmund for two years. When BVB faces Real Betis in the UEFA Champions League this Wednesday evening (9 p.m., live on DAZN and the BVB app), the 35-year-old defender will be on the opposing side at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK for the first time since his departure in 2018. For him, it\u2019s a special reunion with the fans and the stadium, which still means a great deal to him today.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"\u201cI\u2019m truly very moved. I\u2019ve experienced some wonderful moments here,\u201d says Bartra in an interview with BVB-TV. He\u2019s accordingly looking forward to the Champions League matchup against his former club. \u201cI feel almost exactly the same as I did on my first visit! I\u2019m really looking forward to seeing the stadium again after almost nine years.\u201d<\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1OJyYkT4Yk\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">On YouTube<\/a><\/p>\nHe\u2019s especially looking forward to the electric atmosphere at Dortmund\u2019s soccer temple. \u201cThis stadium will always have a special place in my heart. It\u2019s a stadium where you can feel that there\u2019s something truly special going on. You can feel that every single fan experiences Dortmund in an incredible way,\u201d the Spaniard enthuses. He also sees parallels with his current club: \u201cIn this regard, there are many similarities with Betis: The fans stand behind the club unconditionally. They\u2019re like the Dortmund fans\u2014the club is part of the family, part of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\nWith a twinkle in his eye, Bartra adds: \u201cI think it\u2019s something like unconditional love\u2014both the love felt by the Dortmund fans and the love felt by the Betis fans. And I feel privileged to have been able to play for and be a part of these two very special clubs.\u201d<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"bartra-5-1793779177355\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/bartra-r-ckkehr/bartra-5.jpg\"><\/p>\nAt Borussia Dortmund and throughout German soccer, the name Marc Bartra is also associated with the bomb attack on the team. On 11 April, 2017, the defender was the only professional player injured on the team bus. One scene in particular is likely to remain etched in the memories of many Dortmund fans to this day: Bartra, visibly moved by the crowd\u2019s encouraging chants, stands in tears in front of the roaring South Stand after the 4-3 victory over Werder Bremen on the final matchday of that season. Proudly, he raises his injured arm, splinted in yellow, high into the air. His return to the starting lineup 35 days after the attack stirred up strong emotions in the stands and on the field. In the attack, he had suffered a broken radius and foreign-body injuries to his right wrist.<\/p>\n<h2>Far More Than a Normal Away Game<\/h2>\nThe attack will soon mark its tenth anniversary. Even though Bartra no longer wishes to speak about what happened, returning to Dortmund means far more to him than just an ordinary away game. \u201cI feel that my time in Dortmund has made me much stronger, both personally and as a player, and that I\u2019ve gained a tremendous amount of experience as a result,\u201d says the 14-time Spanish international.<\/p>\nBetween the summer of 2016 and the end of January 2018, Bartra played 51 competitive matches for Borussia. Among his most cherished memories is winning the DFB Cup in 2017\u2014just 46 days after the attack. The arm sleeve he wore to protect his injured arm during the 2-1 final victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in Berlin was donated to the club\u2019s BORUSSEUM upon his departure.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"bartra-4-1793779196149\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/bartra-r-ckkehr/bartra-4.jpg\"><\/p>\nAt his subsequent club, Real Betis, Bartra developed into a key pillar of the defense and also celebrated a title. In 2022, he won the Spanish Cup with the Andalusian side. After a one-year stint with the Turkish club Trabzonspor (2022\u20132023), he returned to the Verdiblancos and reached the UEFA Conference League final with them in 2025. There, Betis fell to Chelsea FC 1\u20134.<\/p>\n<h2>Betis is currently the top team in Seville<\/h2>\nMeanwhile, the Seville-based club has firmly established itself in the Spanish league. Last season, the 1935 Spanish champions finished in fifth place, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the second time since 2005. Significant progress is evident in their efforts to outdo their city rivals, Sevilla FC. Betis currently sits in fourth place, six points and two spots ahead of its local rival. At the end of last season, the lead was as large as eight spots in the standings.<\/p>\nReal Betis is also making a name for itself on the international stage. Following victories over Lille (3\u20132), Porto (3\u20132), and Rotterdam (1\u20130), coach Manuel Pellegrini\u2019s team is ranked fifth in the Champions League and can hope for direct qualification to the round of 16. BVB coach Niko Kovac is well aware of the quality of the upcoming opponent and expects a challenging task: \u201cIf you make it into the top four in Spain, you\u2019re clearly a force to be reckoned with. The top three spots are usually locked up. This is a very, very good team. They\u2019re very strong on the ball, play in a typically Spanish style, aim for a lot of possession, but can also transition quickly and will certainly test us.\u201d<\/p>\nThe fact that Betis is currently benefiting from the goal-scoring threat posed by its center back has become particularly evident recently. In the win at Lille, Bartra scored twice with headers\u2014he\u2019s also scored two more goals of this kind so far in the domestic league. Like Kovac, Bartra also expects a closely contested match: \u201cI think it\u2019s going to be a very competitive game. Both teams play very attractive soccer.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"\u201cI\u2019m truly very moved. I\u2019ve experienced some wonderful moments here,\u201d says Bartra in an interview with BVB-TV. He\u2019s accordingly looking forward to the Champions League matchup against his former club. \u201cI feel almost exactly the same as I did on my first visit! I\u2019m really looking forward to seeing the stadium again after almost nine years.\u201d<\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1OJyYkT4Yk\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">On YouTube<\/a><\/p>\nHe\u2019s especially looking forward to the electric atmosphere at Dortmund\u2019s soccer temple. \u201cThis stadium will always have a special place in my heart. It\u2019s a stadium where you can feel that there\u2019s something truly special going on. You can feel that every single fan experiences Dortmund in an incredible way,\u201d the Spaniard enthuses. He also sees parallels with his current club: \u201cIn this regard, there are many similarities with Betis: The fans stand behind the club unconditionally. They\u2019re like the Dortmund fans\u2014the club is part of the family, part of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\nWith a twinkle in his eye, Bartra adds: \u201cI think it\u2019s something like unconditional love\u2014both the love felt by the Dortmund fans and the love felt by the Betis fans. And I feel privileged to have been able to play for and be a part of these two very special clubs.\u201d<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"bartra-5-1793779177355\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/bartra-r-ckkehr/bartra-5.jpg\"><\/p>\nAt Borussia Dortmund and throughout German soccer, the name Marc Bartra is also associated with the bomb attack on the team. On 11 April, 2017, the defender was the only professional player injured on the team bus. One scene in particular is likely to remain etched in the memories of many Dortmund fans to this day: Bartra, visibly moved by the crowd\u2019s encouraging chants, stands in tears in front of the roaring South Stand after the 4-3 victory over Werder Bremen on the final matchday of that season. Proudly, he raises his injured arm, splinted in yellow, high into the air. His return to the starting lineup 35 days after the attack stirred up strong emotions in the stands and on the field. In the attack, he had suffered a broken radius and foreign-body injuries to his right wrist.<\/p>\n<h2>Far More Than a Normal Away Game<\/h2>\nThe attack will soon mark its tenth anniversary. Even though Bartra no longer wishes to speak about what happened, returning to Dortmund means far more to him than just an ordinary away game. \u201cI feel that my time in Dortmund has made me much stronger, both personally and as a player, and that I\u2019ve gained a tremendous amount of experience as a result,\u201d says the 14-time Spanish international.<\/p>\nBetween the summer of 2016 and the end of January 2018, Bartra played 51 competitive matches for Borussia. Among his most cherished memories is winning the DFB Cup in 2017\u2014just 46 days after the attack. The arm sleeve he wore to protect his injured arm during the 2-1 final victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in Berlin was donated to the club\u2019s BORUSSEUM upon his departure.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"bartra-4-1793779196149\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/bartra-r-ckkehr/bartra-4.jpg\"><\/p>\nAt his subsequent club, Real Betis, Bartra developed into a key pillar of the defense and also celebrated a title. In 2022, he won the Spanish Cup with the Andalusian side. After a one-year stint with the Turkish club Trabzonspor (2022\u20132023), he returned to the Verdiblancos and reached the UEFA Conference League final with them in 2025. There, Betis fell to Chelsea FC 1\u20134.<\/p>\n<h2>Betis is currently the top team in Seville<\/h2>\nMeanwhile, the Seville-based club has firmly established itself in the Spanish league. Last season, the 1935 Spanish champions finished in fifth place, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the second time since 2005. Significant progress is evident in their efforts to outdo their city rivals, Sevilla FC. Betis currently sits in fourth place, six points and two spots ahead of its local rival. At the end of last season, the lead was as large as eight spots in the standings.<\/p>\nReal Betis is also making a name for itself on the international stage. Following victories over Lille (3\u20132), Porto (3\u20132), and Rotterdam (1\u20130), coach Manuel Pellegrini\u2019s team is ranked fifth in the Champions League and can hope for direct qualification to the round of 16. BVB coach Niko Kovac is well aware of the quality of the upcoming opponent and expects a challenging task: \u201cIf you make it into the top four in Spain, you\u2019re clearly a force to be reckoned with. The top three spots are usually locked up. This is a very, very good team. They\u2019re very strong on the ball, play in a typically Spanish style, aim for a lot of possession, but can also transition quickly and will certainly test us.\u201d<\/p>\nThe fact that Betis is currently benefiting from the goal-scoring threat posed by its center back has become particularly evident recently. In the win at Lille, Bartra scored twice with headers\u2014he\u2019s also scored two more goals of this kind so far in the domestic league. Like Kovac, Bartra also expects a closely contested match: \u201cI think it\u2019s going to be a very competitive game. 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