BVB v Atalanta: A mature display with intensity and power | OneFootball

In the 2-0 victory of BVB over Atalanta Bergamo, Serhou Guirassy shines once again. BVB appears completely confident, with only the missing third goal being slightly criticized by the press.

BVB was said to be “wildly determined” right from the start, according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung. The early goal by the now regularly scoring Serhou Guirassy gave the team security. However, they should have done more with their superiority than just the 2-0 by Maximilian Beier, because: Atalanta Bergamo “was not too difficult a test.” The second goal took away what little excitement was left in the game. Coach Kovac’s tactics worked once again, which the team executed with focus. At the same time, they were able to conserve some energy in view of the upcoming difficult tasks and did not push with all their might for a third goal.

“BVB dominated the first half, while the visitors posed no threat at all,” writes Zeit, even though Kovac had to improvise in defense due to the many absences. “In the second half, Dortmund controlled the game with plenty of possession, without urgently pressing for a third goal.” Now, the chances of reaching the Champions League round of 16 have increased significantly.

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BVB “wildly determined” from the start

It was a “mature performance,” according to the FAZ. The “well-deserved victory” provides an excellent starting position for the second leg. The toughest test of patience actually came before kickoff, which was delayed due to a Grönemeyer concert in the Westfalenhalle. In the match itself, “BVB was immediately up to speed.” After the early deficit, Atalanta tried but did not create a single scoring chance. After the break, BVB’s control of the game continued, with only the third goal failing to materialize.

In BVB’s “confident victory,” WAZ sees only one small flaw: that the third goal did not come despite clear superiority. Otherwise, the team impressed from the start with “intensity, seriousness, and force.” This earned them the well-deserved applause of the crowd at halftime, which has not always been the case this season. This time, however, there was never any doubt from the start about who would be the winner. BVB was “never in danger” throughout the entire match. And when, as is currently the case, Serhou Guirassy scores with renewed confidence, they have all the trump cards in hand for the second leg.

Sportschau also praises the “brilliant Guirassy.” And notes: “In recent seasons, the Champions League was always the successful distraction from the dreary everyday life in the Bundesliga – currently, however, it is the complement to a time full of triumphs.” Unlike other media, however, they also saw “good chances for an equalizer” from Atalanta. Ultimately, though, BVB had “no major problems” seeing out the win.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.