The words of the Borussia Dortmund coach about Villarreal: "They are in the Champions League for the second consecutive time, that means something"
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The words of the Borussia Dortmund coach about Villarreal: "They are in the Champions League for the second consecutive time, that means something"

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General7 September 2026 at 20:51

The coach of Borussia Dortmund, Niko Kovac, spoke at the press conference ahead of the match against Villarreal. Kovac warned that Villarreal should not be underestimated, despite the Spanish team not having a good start in the Spanish League.

Villarreal has yet to taste victory in the first four rounds of the Spanish league championship. This situation places the team in a delicate position in the La Liga standings.

However, Kovac highlighted that Villarreal is in the Champions League for the second consecutive time. According to the Croatian coach, this qualification for Europe's premier club competition "means something", thus acknowledging the quality of the team despite the recent results in the domestic league.

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