Ikhtisar Tapajos

The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac refused to make excuses after watching his rotated side suffer a disappointing European setback against Norwegian hosts Bodo/Glimt on Wednesday night. The Croatian tactician questioned his players' mentality and lacklustre display as the Bundesliga outfit slumped to a narrow loss at Aspmyra Stadion.

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac also based his rotation plan on the unfamiliar surface. But it did not work out at all.

Borussia Dortmund reportedly want to learn from the failed attempt to extend Karim Adeyemi’s contract and avoid a similar situation.