Dortmund, Lille and Barcelona

Dortmund coach Kovac says Barcelona will be on another level from Lille
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac was delighted with his team's 2-1 comeback victory at Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday but predicted they would need to lift their game further to see off Barcelona in the quarter-finals.
Dortmund coach holds ‘clear and direct’ talks with squad ahead of Lille game
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac says he was “very clear and direct” with his players in a meeting to address yet another Bundesliga loss ahead of the second leg against Lille in the Champions League round of 16.
Kovac demands more from Dortmund ahead of Barcelona tie
Niko Kovac accepts Barcelona will be a step up in quality compared to Lille when the sides meet in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Kovac: Dortmund must 'show a different face' in Lille
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has talked tough with his players after the latest Bundesliga setback and urged a turnaround for Wednesday's Champions League last 16 return leg at French side Lille.
Goalkeeper howler gifts Lille early lead against Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel lets the ball in through his legs from a shot by Lille forward Jonathan David in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Dortmund coach seeks to sharpen senses ahead of Lille return leg
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said on Tuesday he had been trying to sharpen his players' senses ahead of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16 return leg against Lille, after the Ruhr valley club suffered a Bundesliga loss on Saturday.
Dortmund's Kovac seeks more consistency after Champions League thrill
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac is also counting on a Champions League bounce in the Bundesliga. Progression to the ...
Soccer-Dortmund's Kovac hopes European success will rub off in the Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has told his players to view their league game against RB Leipzig on Saturday as a ...
Leipzig Vs Dortmund Preview: Niko Kovac Urges Team To Bring 'Champions League' Mentality In Bundesliga Battle
With just three victories from their last 10 league matches, Dortmund have dropped to 10th place and are at serious risk of ...
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Carney Chukwuemeka has struggled with injuries since joining Borussia Dortmund on loan from Chelsea in the winter transfer ...
Borussia Dortmund: A team enduring an identity crisis
The first leg of the Germans' last-16 tie with Lille exposed how fragile their revival under Niko Kovac still is as familiar ...
Kovac: Dortmund Aiming to Challenge Leipzig for Champions League Qualification
Dortmund is facing a crucial juncture in their season, sitting in 10th place in the Bundesliga standings, and trailing 7 points behind the coveted Champions League spots. Kovac emphasized that despite ...
UEFA Champions League: Niko Kovac Demands More From Borussia Dortmund Ahead Of Barcelona Tie
Kovac said Dortmund would face a tougher battle next month against Barcelona, who eased past Benfica in the round of 16, but ...
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Dortmund appoint Niko Kovac
Lars Ricken, Dortmund’s CEO for sport, told DAZN on Wednesday: “We have reached a fundamental agreement with Niko Kovac. He will take over the team on Sunday.” Last night saw the conclusion ...
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Dortmund’s Lifeline: Niko Kovač on Serhou Guirassy
Borussia Dortmund’s head coach, Niko Kovač, didn’t hesitate when asked about his star striker, Serhou Guirassy. The Guinean ...