Ricken's Aim Ahead of Top Match: Become Bayern's Rival Again - Dortmund's Ricken Declares Top Clash Against Bayern, Seeks to Close Gap
Borussia Dortmund's Sporting Director Lars Ricken has labelled the upcoming match against FC Bayern as a top clash, with both clubs representing the pinnacle of international football in the UEFA Champions League. Ricken believes Bayern did not view Dortmund as a genuine rival last season due to their performance.
Currently, Dortmund sits second in the league, trailing Bayern by four points. Ricken, who will likely represent Dortmund in future UEFA Champions League matches as the club's Sport Managing Director, recalls the mixed reception coach Lucien Favre received after taking over. Despite initial criticism, Favre led Dortmund to a fourth-place finish in the Bundesliga last season, 25 points behind Munich.
Ricken's comments highlight the intense rivalry between the two clubs, with Dortmund aiming to close the gap and challenge Bayern's dominance in the Champions League.
As the top match approaches, Dortmund, with Ricken at the helm, seeks to prove themselves as genuine rivals to Bayern. The four-point gap offers a chance for Dortmund to narrow the gap and challenge Bayern's supremacy in the Bundesliga.
