4
May

Dortmund fans won’t be forgiving Mario Gotze any time soon

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During Saturday’s Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich — the club that Gotze will join this summer — fans made their feelings clear. They’re hurt, and they’re angry.

The 20-year-old is a product of Dortmund’s youth academy, and when the news broke that he would move to Bayern this summer, fans were understandably shocked and enraged.

If the rising star can help deliver the Champions League title in May, perhaps that will make the pain of him signing with their biggest rivals sting a little bit less? Possibly, but even if BVB fans can find it in their hearts to temporarily forgive, they’ll never forget.

23
Apr

Gotze to Bayern! Reaction and analysis

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By: Thomas Hautmann

Start of a new dynasty?

Bayern Munich flexed its powerful financial muscle once again in the Bundesliga by triggering the €37 million buyout clause for Dortmund star Mario Gotze, considered the greatest German talent in a generation. While the move itself isn’t very surprising, the timing of it certainly is.

The news broke late Monday night and into Tuesday morning, the day of Bayern’s gigantic home match against Barcelona, and just two days before Dortmund’s critical clash against Real Madrid. Dortmund’s team, and especially the fans, must now show incredible resolve and togetherness in a difficult situation. They must beat Real at home to have a chance at the Champions League final where, of course, they could potentially face  Gotze’s new team. What a game that would be!

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4
Apr

Caught! Mario Gotze takes a leak on Malaga’s stadium

Borussia Dortmund’s Mario Gotze was caught in the act of relieving himself during the team’s training at Malaga’s La Rosaleda Stadium prior to their 0-0 draw. The footage has since been broadcasted on Canal+ and Spanish TV.

Even after realizing he was caught on tape, Gotze still finished answering the call of nature before heading back on the pitch.

Think this gives Malaga some added incentive for payback? We’ll have to wait until the 2nd leg match next Tuesday to find out.

3
Apr

Malaga, Borussia Dortmund settle for entertaining draw

Malaga and Borussia Dortmund settled for a 0-0 draw, but there was no shortage of action during Wednesday’s match. There were a total of 14 shots on goal fired between both teams, highlighting the ability of both goalkeepers, especially Malaga’s Willy Caballero.

Mario Gotze was the focal point of Borussia Dortmund’s attack, taking over half of the team’s shots on goal by himself.

The score will be settled next week as the teams travel to Dortmund for the 2nd leg match on Tuesday, April 9th.

3
Apr

Champions League Quarterfinal Preview: Madrid to Malaga

Real Madrid v Galatasaray

After the incoming transfers of Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder, Galatasaray has become a team to be reckoned with. Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo looks to continue leading Real Madrid through the Champions League after dispatching Manchester United in the Round of 16.

Leading Champions League scorers:

Real Madrid – Cristiano Ronaldo (8) *T-most in UCL

Galatasaray  – Burak Yilmaz (8) *T-most in UCL

Players to watch:

Real Madrid – Diego Lopez; although Iker Casillas has been cleared to play, Lopez will be expected to keep his place in goal and will be tasked with maintaining Real Madrid’s 37-match unbeaten run at home.

Galatasaray – Burak Yilmaz; he has scored in 6 consecutive UCL matches and the Turkish league goal-scoring leader will pose a serious threat to the Real Madrid backline.

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