Dortmund Aim for Redemption in Second Leg After Disappointing Draw
In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Dortmund drew 1-1 with French Ligue 1 powerhouse Lille at home. After the game, Dortmund players expressed their dissatisfaction with the game and emphasized that the team needed to make adjustments in the second leg to strive to advance to the quarterfinals.
** Schlotterbeck: Good performance in the first half, but passive in the second half **
As the team's central defender, Nico Schlotterbeck regretted the trend of the game. He said: "We played well in the first half, but we didn't perform well in the second half and became passive. It was reasonable for Lille to equalize the score. Of course, we hope to achieve better results at home. We should play more aggressively, attack more forward, and drive the enthusiasm of the fans."
**Emre Can: Insufficient intensity, must be braver**
The team's midfielder Emre Can said frankly that this game was far from an ideal performance: "We exerted too little pressure, were too passive in the second half, and did not cause trouble for the opponent. We must control the ball better and be braver to control the ball. The second round away game in Lille will not be easy, but we are still confident that we can advance."
**Gross: Failed to expand the results and lost control**
Pascal Gross believes that the team's failure to seize the advantage in the first half was the key factor that led to the game getting out of control: "We played well in the first half, but we didn't continue this momentum. After missing the second goal, we lost control of the game and couldn't put enough pressure on the opponent to let them regain the rhythm of the game. Of course, we hoped to get a better result at home, but football is full of possibilities. The away game in the second leg is like a cup game. We will start from the beginning and strive to win and advance."
**Adeyemi: Lack of offensive opportunities, go all out to win in the second leg**
Forward Karim Adeyemi was disappointed with the team's offensive performance: "We didn't play our best game and didn't show our strength. In the second half, we created almost no offensive opportunities. We should have won at home, but this was only the 'half-time'. In the second leg, we will take back the victory that belongs to us away from home."
Despite the failure to win at home in the first leg, the Dortmund team still remains confident of advancing. They will challenge Lille away in the second leg, striving to eliminate their opponent and advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
