|
|
Breitner: Dortmund's humility is 'childish'
Aug 2, 2012 12:45:00 AM
The former West Germany international is not a fan of the fact that the German champions are not ones for talking up their chances of winning more titles
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £47.50 | Draw £40.00 | Bayern £18.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £45.00 | Draw £37.50 | Bayern £17.30 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £42.00 | Draw £36.00 | Bayern £18.33 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £45.00 | Draw £38.00 | Bayern £17.50 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £43.30 | Draw £36.00 | Bayern £18.00 |
|
The two-time defending Bundesliga champions were out of European competition by the winter break last year and are determined to make amends this time around.
Breitner, though, does not buy into the suggestion that their hopes of winning a third successive title should necessarily suffer as a consequence.
"It is childish," the former West Germany international told Eurosport. "I am sure that Dortmund would rethink their stance very quickly if they got to hear what all the other sides thought. People, stop with this childishness, it's ridiculous!
"I expect that they [Dortmund] will still be involved in Europe in the second half of the season. Dortmund will not be able to bow out of the Champions League with a whimper this time."
For that very reason, Breitner believes that the playing field will be levelled in this year's battle for the Bundesliga, alluding to the fact that Bayern Munich were involved in Europe's premier club cup competition right up until the final.
"Therefore, you will see this season who is really No.1 [in Germany] and not only who is No.1 due to lack of games, but the No.1 over a decent season, with many games in the Champions League."
Breitner, who also represented Real Madrid during his illustrious playing career, enjoyed two separate stints with Bayern.
 |
WHO WILL TOP THIS YEAR'S LIST? |
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up to Paddy Power for £250 in free bets |
|
| Sign up today with Coral and get a £50 FREE bet - no strings attached! |
|
| Sign up today with BetVictor and get a £25 FREE BET! |
|
Related Stories
Make Your Prediction
Borussia Dortmund - FC Bayern München
Borussia Dortmund
FC Bayern München
Prediction Submitted
Most Popular Predictions
-
Borussia Dortmund 2-1 FC Bayern München
- 18.37 %
-
Borussia Dortmund 1-3 FC Bayern München
- 17.23 %
-
Borussia Dortmund 1-2 FC Bayern München
- 13.81 %
Inside Goal.Com
-
Player Ratings: Gladbach 3-4 Bayern Munich
Goal.com evaluates the performances of everyone involved in a game that was effectively decided by the brilliance of die Roten forward Franck Ribery
-
Player Ratings: Freiburg 1-2 Schalke
Goal rates the talent on show at the Konigsblauen claimed a nervy win at the Mage Solar Stadion to seal Champions League football for next season
-
Madrid see red after Copa carnage
Cristiano Ronaldo was dismissed as los Blancos lost their heads during a dramatic 2-1 final defeat by their city rivals in an epic final at the Santiago Bernabeu
-
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 1-2 Atletico Madrid (aet)
Goal was on hand to cast a critical eye over the dramatic events at Santiago Bernabeu
-
Falcao throwing his career away by signing for Monaco
The Colombian is quite rightly regarded as one of the most lethal finishers in world football but he now seems set to take a step down in level solely for financial gain
