Edin Terzić • Tactics, Borussia Dortmund v PSG Champions League Semi Final, Part 1

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Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG: A Tactical Deep Dive by Edin Terzić

This briefing document analyses key insights from Edin Terzić's tactical masterclass on Borussia Dortmund's Champions League semi-final clash against PSG.

Main Themes:

• Respecting the Opponent: Terzić emphasizes the need to analyse and respect PSG's quality, especially their flexibility in formation and attacking prowess. He highlights the threat posed by players like Mbappé, Hakimi, and Di Maria.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Dortmund's tactical approach was not static. They adjusted their formation and pressing strategy based on PSG's build-up play and player positioning.
• Principles-Based Football: Despite adaptations, Dortmund adhered to core principles like closing the Center, forcing play wide, and creating numerical advantages in key areas.
• High Pressing and Triggers: Dortmund employed a dynamic high pressing system triggered by specific cues like the goalkeeper's positioning, loose balls, or predictable passing patterns.
• Exploiting Weaknesses: Terzić outlines how Dortmund aimed to exploit PSG's potential vulnerabilities, such as Hakimi's attacking runs leaving space behind, or Fabian Ruiz's late runs into the box.
• Attention to Detail: The analysis highlights the importance of minute details like player positioning, covering passing lanes, and coordinated movements in both attack and defence.

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