BVB victory: Dortmund starts through-Barcelona in front of the next hurdle!

BVB victory: Dortmund starts through-Barcelona in front of the next hurdle!

On April 6, 2025, Borussia Dortmund drew attention to himself on the 28th matchday of the Bundesliga with an impressive 4-1 win against SC Freiburg. This victory is crucial for the fight for the European Cup places, because Dortmund is only two points behind sixth place, which Borussia Mönchengladbach currently has with 43 points. Didi Hamann, the former player and commentator, expressed a positive statement about the performance of BVB. He particularly raised the strengths of leaders such as Nico Schlotterbeck and Emre Can and is convinced that Dortmund is well prepared for the upcoming knockout games in the UEFA Champions League against FC Barcelona, which will take place on April 9 and 15. However, coach Niko Kovac warned that the encounter against Barcelona will be a completely different challenge because it is one of the most attacking teams in Europe. This assessment underlines the importance of the upcoming games for the club and your own form.

The situation around the Champions League qualification is particularly complicated this season. According to the new regulations of the UEFA, four teams definitely qualify for the Champions League, possibly even five or even six, which ensures additional tension. While Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have already reached the semi -finals of the Champions League, many teams such as Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Freiburg face challenges that can only be clarified after the end of the season. The Bundesliga season ends on May 18, and only then will it be clear in which European competition these teams will play. In the event of a success in the Champions League, Dortmund could nevertheless move into the next Champions League season as a fifth place, which increases the unpredictability in the last few weeks of the league.

European Cup and new rules

The reform of the Champions League, which is expanded from 32 to 36 teams, brings a variety of new possibilities. Two of the additional places are reserved for the five best teams from leagues, whose clubs successfully perform in European competitions. This could benefit Germany and Italy, especially after Bayern Munich switched off in the arsenal quarter -finals. At the same time, Augsburg, currently in seventh place, could rise to the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League, which increases the uncertainty in the relegation battle.

• Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund: Already in the Champions League semi-final
• Team ranking for the European Cup places:
• 1. Bayern Munich
• 2. Borussia Dortmund
• 3. Bayer Leverkusen
• 4. RB Leipzig
• 5. Eintracht Frankfurt (currently in sixth place, needs good performances in the remaining games)

Important games In the coming weeks, the direction of the European qualifications will further influence. On May 24th, the DFB Cup final will take place in the Berlin Olympic Stadium, which also plays a central role in the awarding of European starting places. The winner of the cup will move into the Europa League, while the sixth place in the Bundesliga goes to the Play-Off round to the Conference League.

The current table and the upcoming games in the DFB Cup could have far-reaching effects on the European participation of the teams. Darmstadt, Cologne and Mainz are under pressure for the relegation candidates, while associations such as Wolfsburg and Bochum have experienced quarters.