The importance of a win

We don’t like to talk about mentality in Dortmund, but mentality is a real thing. This month, the BVB players have looked down, crestfallen, confused, angry with one another, and playing terrible football all the while. The losses add up and player confidence has been low. That’s not what I saw today.
That smile on Ramy Bensebaini’s face after his phenomenal, chipped goal says it all: these players needed a win just as much as the fans did. This win will inspire confidence, and perhaps that’s thanks to Mike Tullberg. Confidence is what this squad needs, and they should ride this momentum into the weekend.
That’s not to say this match was perfect, however. Dortmund still couldn’t manage a clean sheet, but that’s only due to Gregor Kobel’s error. After that goal, Dortmund’s play became much more erratic and unstable; one error and the team looked like they might fall apart. But they didn’t. Instead, they saw out the match in mature fashion, and found a third goal to bury the game.
🔥 Player Ratings: Borussia Dortmund secured a 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk! 🟡⚫️
— BVB Buzz (@BVBBuzz) January 29, 2025
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