5 reasons why Borussia Dortmund will beat Tottenham Hotspur
3. Tactics
According to FearTheWall, since the arrival of new Dortmund manager, Peter Bosz, the black and yellow’s have been much more ‘tactically stable’.
When pressing for the ball in the opponents half, they use a triangular formation to put pressure on the possessor of the ball. This usually leads to Dortmund getting possession back in a dangerous place for the opposition.
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Dortmund are very good at possessing the ball in their own half. They work the ball through their defense looking for gaps in the opponents defending. Once they get the ball to a creative winger or midfielder, they can easily make changes and provide Aubameyang with a cross or pass.
These tactics have been working well with the players and their high-speed play and pressing could be a factor in tomorrows match. Possession plays an important part in the UEFA Champions League. While they probably will not have 80% possession like they did at the weekend, Der BVB will very likely have more of the ball.
They could cause Spurs problems with their high pressing style, just like Chelsea did earlier this season.