|
|
Klopp: Borussia Dortmund got lucky against Bayer Leverkusen
Feb 4, 2013 7:06:00 PM
The BVB boss acknowledges the large helping of fortune that allowed his side to take all three points, but remains convinced the right team won the game
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £47.50 | Draw £40.00 | Bayern £18.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £45.00 | Draw £35.00 | Bayern £18.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £45.00 | Draw £37.50 | Bayern £18.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £47.50 | Draw £39.00 | Bayern £18.00 |
|
| Bet: | Returns: | Dortmund £43.30 | Draw £36.00 | Bayern £18.00 |
|
The reigning Bundesliga champions sped into an early lead thanks to goals from Kuba and Marco Reus, but a Stefan Reinartz double made it 2-2.
Eventually it was striker Robert Lewandowski who decided the game in the 63rd minute and Klopp was left invigorated by an enthralling encounter.
"I think when you make it out to be a top match, and then you see what happened, it certainly lived up to the expectations," the 45-year-old told reporters.
"It was really exciting. Both sides forced mistakes over the 90 minutes and there were so many twists. We've got to say that not many teams are going to come here and win.
"We got back at them following their equaliser and we even had the chance to make it 4-2, which shows strong morale.
"We can definitely defend better than we did [against Leverkusen] - I am sure of that. We are lucky, but not undeserved winners."
Dortmund now sit in second place in the Bundesliga, but are still 12 points adrift of Bayern Munich.
| 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
- 23.79 %
-
Borussia Dortmund 1-2 FC Bayern München
- 11.76 %
-
Borussia Dortmund 1-3 FC Bayern München
- 11.64 %
Inside Goal.Com
-
Top 10 all-time Champions League scorers
As the competition moves within days of its much-anticipated conclusion at Wembley, Goal profiles the most prolific players in its history
-
'Mario, you will never redeem yourself'
Mario Gotze's injury means the playmaker has now played his final game for Borussia Dortmund. In an open letter, a fan tells of his emotion at his controversial switch to Bayern
-
BVB's rise from the abyss to European contenders
BVB have recovered from teetering on the edge of bankruptcy to take their place on Europe's grandest stage, humbling their opponents on Saturday, Bayern Munich, along the way
-
Transfer Talk: Mourinho wants Isco at Chelsea
Get your daily dose of all the speculation from around the globe as clubs cast their eye towards summer reinforcements
-
Top 10 Champions League Final Moments
As Europe braces itself for an all German classic at Wembley on Saturday, Goal.com takes a look back at some of the iconic moments in the history of Uefa's showpiece event since its rebranding in 1992.
