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"Manchester United" club strategist Sir Alex Ferguson sees Borussia Dortmund as one of the main contenders to win this season's UEFA Champions League trophy.
Jurgen Klopp's players, leading their group, impressed one of the biggest European clubs, Real Madrid, and also contributed significantly to the early exit of wealthy Manchester City from continental tournaments.
In the first leg of the round of 16, Borussia played a high-scoring draw 2-2 away against Shakhtar Donetsk, and in the second leg match in front of their own fans, they have great chances to advance to the quarterfinals.
In the Bundesliga championship, Dortmund's team is not doing as well. The team that won the title last season is lagging behind Bayern Munich by even 15 points this season.
Manchester United's manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, is convinced that both German clubs have good chances to go far in the Champions League.
"Bayern Munich always has players of high level and confidence. Last season they had to win the title, this season they strengthened by adding Javi Martinez and Mario Mandžukić. Bayern has great chances,"
However, the "dark horse" of the tournament is Borussia Dortmund. "I don't think they pay much attention to the Bundesliga at the moment. They are focused on the European tournament, where their form has been excellent," praised the coach.
Ferguson also stated that he was not surprised by AC Milan's victory at home against Barcelona: "Over the past few seasons, the Milan team has faced the Catalans several times, but they were never thrashed. All matches were even."
"I look at Milan's squad and see that they now have many young players. They, like the two Spanish teams, contribute to the favorites to win the Champions League. We will also become like that if we surpass the barrier of Real," said the Scotsman.
