Borussia Dortmund secured their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals with a solid 2-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven at the Westfalenstadion. After a balanced 1-1 draw in the first leg, Dortmund knew a home win was essential for advancement.
Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus were the heroes of the night, scoring the goals that propelled Dortmund forward. Despite PSV’s offensive efforts, which resulted in 17 shots and a couple of significant opportunities to extend the match, Dortmund’s defense held firm.
The most dramatic moment came late in the game when PSV’s Luuk de Jong missed a crucial one-on-one chance, sending the ball over the crossbar. However, any lingering tension was dispelled by Reus’s goal at the very end, ensuring Dortmund’s place in the quarterfinals, a stage they’ve reached only once since 2018.
After the game, head coach Edin Terzić reflected on the game when speaking to DAZN: “We played perhaps the best 30 minutes of the season. You could see exactly how we wanted to play football. Unfortunately, we stopped completely in the second half but defended very passionately.”
“I’m proud of the entire team; I’m proud to have been there today. We showed what we’re capable of when we play good football.”
When asked about what it means to reach the quarterfinal stage, Terzić explained: “A lot. That doesn’t come naturally to us. We earned it very hard over the two games.”
Finally, Terzić was questioned on his relationship with Julian Nagelsmann and whether they are in contact regarding the German national team: “Very close. We exchange ideas. That’s how you always handle it. You discuss all the personal details. The national coach can choose from a pool across Germany. He will make the right decisions for us. We expect exactly the same things that we expect for ourselves from the national team. We don’t always have to question every decision, but we also have to stand behind it.”
A 2-0 win rounds off a positive few days for Dortmund, having also prevailed 2-1 against Werder Bremen on Saturday evening to remain fourth in the Bundesliga table. Now, all eyes will be on the draw as they look to make the Champions League semi-finals.