Juventus, bring it on: confident BVB start Champions League campaign | OneFootball

After the 2-0 victory in Heidenheim, Borussia Dortmund travels to Turin full of confidence. Juventus, the toughest opponent of the season so far, awaits them at the Champions League opener.

Borussia Dortmund starts the new Champions League season with confidence. Following the 2-0 away win at 1. FC Heidenheim, the team travels confidently to Turin, where the first group match against Juventus is scheduled for Tuesday.

"We are very much looking forward to this competition," said sporting director Sebastian Kehl after the success in Heidenheim. BVB has shown stability in the Bundesliga so far: after three matchdays, the Black and Yellows have seven points. Coach Niko Kovac spoke of a "good team performance" and particularly praised the first half: "Especially in the first half, we implemented exactly what we wanted. After that, we played it out as I expected."

Maximilian Beier secured the decision with his goal before the break and showed confidence ahead of Turin: "It won't be easy, but if we continue to play with confidence, I see three points there." Waldemar Anton also expressed anticipation: "As a footballer, you dream of such games, of the Champions League. We want to deliver a very good performance there."

Borussia Dortmund travels to Turin with confidence

The match in Heidenheim was largely untroubled for Dortmund. After an early red card for the hosts, BVB was able to conserve energy and rest. "When you have one more man for almost the entire game, it makes things significantly easier," explained Beier.

The Dortmund team hopes to build on previous successes in the Champions League. Kovac emphasized: "We also want to show our quality there. It's not easy, but we want to take something from there as well." Kehl also appeared optimistic: "Therefore, we are now looking forward to Juve."

Off the pitch, Beier's declaration of wanting to become champions still brings a smile to the coach's face: "I don't know if he drank something during halftime that didn't quite agree with him," joked Kovac on Sky. "I'll get that out of him."

BVB travels to Turin with confidence, a fit team, and the hope of carrying the momentum from the Bundesliga. Beier summed up the mood: "We're very solid at the back, and we're scoring goals up front. The season is picking up pace now, and we're ready for anything."

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