Anton pulls no punches: What Dortmund are missing in the title race | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is once again lagging behind in the title race. Waldemar Anton clearly states why BVB is currently no match for Bayern.

In his second season at Borussia Dortmund, Waldemar Anton has long been a constant in the defense. The central defender has established himself as a regular player and is one of the key performers in a team that is once again playing at the top of the Bundesliga – yet likely to fall short in the title race again.

From the national player's perspective, the reason for this is quickly identified: the ongoing dominance of FC Bayern. “Our point tally is already very, very good. Unfortunately, there is a team in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich, that does even better,” Anton explained in an interview with Ruhr Nachrichten. Especially the direct encounters with the record champions have been decisive: “We lost to them twice. Those would have been the games we needed to win.”

Indeed, a look at the table shows how close it could have been. With better results against the Munich team, BVB would have been in the pole position. Instead, the gap is now several points – too many to realistically still dream of the championship.

Anton explains: Without victories over Bayern, no title for BVB

Anton clearly articulates the issue: “If you want to become champions, you have to beat Bayern at some point, otherwise you can't make it.” The belief in the title was present for a long time, but given the consistency of the competitor, hopes are increasingly fading.

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Despite what is likely another titleless season, the 29-year-old also sees positive developments. The team has stabilized and made progress, especially defensively. He therefore does not accept criticism of their style of play: “For supposedly poor football, we have scored quite a few goals and, above all, conceded the second fewest.” For Anton, the result ultimately counts the most – even if the aesthetic appeal should not be lost: “I am a fan of beautiful football. But I prefer winning!”

It is clear: The ambition at Borussia Dortmund remains high. “A club like Borussia Dortmund wants and should compete for titles. My desire for it is very strong,” emphasized Anton. But to convert this ambition into silverware in the future, there is no way around finally competing with Bayern on equal terms – especially in the decisive moments.

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