Jurgen Klopp believes in the power of the BVB Stadium as a weapon to beat Juventus in Wednesday's Champions League game against Juventus. The Italian side has a 2-1 lead heading into the game, but Dortmund is still alive.
Klopp’s team has won 11 out of their last 14 Champions League games at home. He believes their territory is like no other. It is a place where the Italian champions will surely struggle for survival.
“It’s a special venue which demands special moments,” Klopp said. “I have been here a while now, and still every time you enter the ground you get goosebumps.”
The 80,000 fans at Signal Iduna Park will surely put some pressure on Juventus
The manager is expecting a close game against Juventus. It will be a game where every minute counts. It will be a match where 90 minutes might not be enough to decide who goes through the next round.
“I don’t know if it needs to be exciting until the end, but if it gets dramatic, that means we are still in the race at that point,” Klopp added.
Motivation to believe they can be the ones advancing to the next round comes from their recent success in the competition. Not only did the early wins help them in the UCL, but also in the Bundesliga.
Klopp has really enjoyed his time as a manager for Borussia Dortmund
“Even in the first part of the season there were a few good games, and we gained some confidence in the Champions League by winning matches,” Klopp claimed.
Dortmund is becoming a very special place for Klopp, who took control of the team in 2008. One of his favorite moments was when Marco Reus decided to stay with the team last month. He is someone that can really help his team out.
“I think that was an extraordinary act at such a young age and not normal, so that’s why I think he is a great player and a great lad,” Klopp said after Reus turned down offers from big teams.
