Football fans are in for a thrilling encounter this Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid prepares to face Borussia Dortmund in a highly anticipated Champions League group-stage match. Just days before the El Clasico showdown with FC Barcelona, Madrid is looking for redemption after a shocking 1-0 loss to Lille on September 2.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, under coach Nuri Sahin, is in excellent form, sitting at the top of their group with six points after two victories. Despite their strong start, Dortmund is approaching the match cautiously, knowing they will face a formidable Real Madrid side eager to recover.
**Dortmund's Precaution Against Spying**
In an unusual move, Dortmund's head coach, Nuri Sahin, has decided not to hold an official training session at the Santiago Bernabeu, according to reports from BILD Sport. Sahin, concerned about Real Madrid spying on their tactics, has opted to keep the team's preparations in Germany before their trip to Spain. This decision highlights how seriously Dortmund is taking the match, having scored ten goals and conceded just one in their first two Champions League games (3-0 against Bruges and 7-1 against Celtic).
As a former Real Madrid player from 2011 to 2014, Sahin is well aware of the challenges that await his team at the Bernabeu. He remains focused on keeping Dortmund's strong momentum, despite Madrid's poor performance in their last outing.
**Real Madrid's Urgent Need for Victory**
Following their surprising defeat to Lille, Real Madrid cannot afford another slip-up. With just three points from their first two matches, the club finds itself in a precarious position in the group standings. A loss to Dortmund on Tuesday would severely jeopardize their chances of advancing to the knockout stages, especially with difficult fixtures against AC Milan and Liverpool looming.
For Madrid, the pressure is on key players like Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Thibaut Courtois to deliver a vital victory. Despite Sahin's decision to skip training at the Bernabeu due to spying concerns, Madrid must prove they can rise to the occasion and secure three crucial points against a dominant Dortmund side.