With Bayern comparison: coaching legend takes a swipe at BVB | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund must endure an uncomfortable comparison after their Champions League exit against Atalanta Bergamo. Coaching icon Eduard “Ede” Geyer uses clear words to highlight the quality gap in the Bundesliga following Bayern’s emphatic victory.

The emphatic win by FC Bayern at Atalanta Bergamo continues to be a topic of conversation—and puts Borussia Dortmund in an awkward position by comparison. While the German record champions triumphed with a clear 6-1 victory in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, BVB had failed against the same opponent in the previous round.

Coaching legend Eduard “Ede” Geyer was particularly outspoken about the differing performances of the two Bundesliga clubs. In a guest contribution for kicker, the 81-year-old stated: “Behind FC Bayern, who have represented us internationally in a very positive way for years, the quality gap in the Bundesliga is enormous.” The former Dynamo Dresden coach was mainly referring to Dortmund’s early exit against Atalanta.

Eduard Geyer criticizes BVB

Although BVB had won the first leg at home 2-0, they suffered a significant collapse in the return match in Bergamo. The team from the Ruhr region lost 1-4, thus missing out on a place in the Champions League round of 16.

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Geyer was particularly impressed by Munich’s performance—and used it as a contrast to Dortmund’s showing: “The only surprise was the clarity of the victory, and you really have to ask what happened to Borussia Dortmund a round earlier, that they went down 1-4 at the same venue.”

While Bayern can already start planning for the quarterfinals after their big win, BVB faces a trophyless season. In the Bundesliga, the gap to league leaders Munich remains several points, and Dortmund has already been eliminated from the cup competitions as well. The comparison with Munich is therefore especially uncomfortable for the Black and Yellows—and the criticism from coaching veteran Geyer is likely to spark further debate in Dortmund.

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