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Dortmund's "Borussia" did not reach the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in four years. On Wednesday evening, the BVB team lost 1:3 to Lisbon's "Sporting" team. It was a crucial defeat, as now the Portuguese champions have 3 points more and a head-to-head advantage.
"Borussia" coach Marco Rose commented after the match: "We were not in the game, we were not dangerous in attack. 'Sporting' easily broke through 1-0 ahead. Sometimes it's too easy to score against us."
"The opponents were more stable and ruthless in some situations. Our ambition is to win matches and progress in the Champions League. We need to work to be more stable and ruthless in the coming weeks.
"The goal was clear - to play in all tournaments next year. The Champions League is over. It will be a very deep wound," said M. Rose after the defeat to the "Sporting" team.
