Head coach of Borussia Dortmund Niko Kovac commented on the victory over Atalanta (2:0) in the first match of the 1/16 finals of the Champions League, confirming that the team’s victory is planned.

“I’m very pleased – we played good football, scored two goals and did well in the other half. “We worked very hard on our many speeches, and this evening we got along well with them,” said the mentor..

Kovacs firmly credited the contribution of Seru Girassi, who became one of the key players in the match.

" In such matches, it is important that the leaders take responsibility for themselves,” the coach added..

Without depriving without respect the fakhіvets i gru Valdi, who called him a butt for the team:.

" He is a leader and always suffers. Today's wine is also very similar to Lutsi. Valdi - skelya. Butt for inheritance and fighting. On the field and in his pose - that’s how I see him,” Kovac said.

Atalanti head coach Raffaele Palladino said that the team had not lost hope of qualifying for the next round. The Italian coach believes in comebacks and reconversions that in the match-type home stadium will become an effective test for the opponent.