Ahead of the decisive UEFA Champions League encounter against group surprise Newcastle, midfielder Julian Brandt made an investigative call to explore the mood around the Wednesday opponent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Dortmund midfielder spoke to the German national team's new arrival, Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross. The 32-year-old late bloomer over the past years gained experience when it comes to the strengths of the Magpies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As Gross reports, there is reason to be fully focused for the Black and Yellows; not to mention the standings in Group F.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The upcoming games, in Newcastle and on home soil on November 7, are near a do-or-die issue for the 2012 German Champion. Not to mention the German \"Classico\" against Bayern on November 4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Dortmund is perfectly running the national league, only one point gained in the Champions League doesn't allow big dreams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After a bumpy league start, BVB seems to have found stability by relying on a less spectacular game approach. Pragmatism is the new trend while Terzic spoke of inspiring conclusions \"we gained in the last summer break.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For long, the 40-year-old stated, \"We have delivered a more spectacular football but must admit, it didn't take us as far as we wanted.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While the side has gained 66 points out of its last 27 games, a top figure in Europe, silverware is ongoingly missing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following five consecutive league victories, Terzic claims to have found the path to securing success and called narrow wins and a clean goal the club's mantra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Unbeaten in the league, the side needs to catch up in this season's Champions campaign. \"It might be a good idea to collect some points,\" sporting director Sebastian Kehl stated following a goal-less draw against Milan and a 2-0 defeat in Paris.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Optimism is growing after Brandt called the group a wild one \"as anything can happen due to the close standings.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
27-year-old Brandt is enjoying a current high fly after securing BVB's 1-0 against Bremen in his 300th league game, which makes him the third youngest player reaching that mark in the league's history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the past seven games, the German international delivered three goals aside from four assists after coach Terzic added new tactical systems to his squad portfolio.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brandt, meanwhile, disseminated the collected information among his teammates. \"We will face an inspiring atmosphere in Newcastle as the vibes coming from the crowd are strong; stronger than what we know from the Citizens and Chelsea,\" the midfielder revealed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
No matter how cheerful the atmosphere in Newcastle will be, the Germans need to take their pragmatic approach, coming along with positive results, to the Champions League to continue their journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dortmunds-new-pragmatism-less-sexy-but-successful.jpg", "alt_img": "Dortmund's new pragmatism, \"less sexy, but successful\"", "alt_title": "Dortmund captain Reus set to achieve crowning glory", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Dortmund's New Pragmatism, \"less Sexy, But Successful\" On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Dortmund's New Pragmatism, \"less Sexy, But Successful\", UEFA Champions League: Gaining inside knowledge might be part of Borussia Dortmund's newly adopted self-image, coming along as a wave.", "seo_keywords": "Story Credit, Borussia Dortmund, Edin Terzic, UEFA Champions League, Julian Brandt, The Dortmund, Pascal Gross, As Gross, German Champion, While Dortmund, Champions League, Sebastian Kehl", "tag": "", "tagging": "Story Credit, Borussia Dortmund, Edin Terzic, UEFA Champions League, Julian Brandt, The Dortmund, Pascal Gross, As Gross, German Champion, While Dortmund, Champions League, Sebastian Kehl", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "dortmunds-new-pragmatism-less-sexy-but-successful", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1196", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-10-24 21:52:03", "updated": "2023-10-24 21:52:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Story Credit, Borussia Dortmund, Edin Terzic, UEFA Champions League, Julian Brandt, The Dortmund, Pascal Gross, As Gross, German Champion, While Dortmund, Champions League, Sebastian Kehl", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-10-24 21:52:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "football", "cnmid": "812818", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/dortmunds-new-pragmatism-less-sexy-but-successful-9819" }