Press review BVB v FC Villarreal: plenty of luck after a poor first half | OneFootball

A clear 4:0 victory was achieved yesterday by Borussia Dortmund against FC Villarreal. However, the press did not overlook how difficult it was until Guirassy's unexpected lead. Here are selected opinions on the victory over the Spaniards, which significantly boosts BVB in the standings.

According to the Tagesspiegel, the dpa reports that BVB managed four goals "for the soul." However, they needed "plenty of luck" for that. It was evident in the first "weak" half that they were searching for stability after three games without a win. The nervous Dortmund team was increasingly challenged by FC Villarreal. At 2:0, the ball only bounced off Foyth's shoulder. Luck was also on their side here, as with three of the four goals for Borussia, that a penalty was awarded—and Guirassy scored on the rebound. Despite Silvio's miss from the same spot, Svensson managed to make it 4:0, which temporarily calmed the spirits and the fans' souls.

The Süddeutsche Zeitung finds that Dortmund's performance was not exhilarating, at most "like mulled wine." They struggled to get into the game for a long time but eventually achieved a clear victory, notably with three striker goals. Now Borussia Dortmund is back at the top of the Champions League standings.

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Don't sugarcoat BVB's long weak performance

The FAZ also writes about "plenty of luck" in BVB's 4:0 victory. "Curious goals and controversial decisions favored Dortmund," who then took advantage of the opportunities presented. As a result, the scoreline was too high.

In the WAZ, Sebastian Weßling warns against "sugarcoating" the nature of this clear victory. After all, it was an "extremely weak Champions League game" before the break, witnessed by 80,000 at Signal Iduna Park. The guests appeared more purposeful for a long time. Only the red card and the penalty for 2:0 turned the game around. Nevertheless, it remains to be noted: "In terms of play, Dortmund has been regressing rather than progressing for a while, with performances often being tedious, relying on individual quality to cover up weaknesses in the team's performance." Against teams like FC Villarreal, this individual quality is usually sufficient, but not against top teams. Being misled by the mere result would be fatal, yet characteristic of this BVB, which in recent years has often indulged in sugarcoating performances that don't suffice for the top level.

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