Borussia Dortmund captain Mats Hummels gave an interview to German television channel ZDF.
"We hope to beat Klopp in the game against Liverpool, we must beat him."
"He will certainly receive a warm welcome, and the fans will say goodbye to him enthusiastically.But I hope that in the games between them, we can make him go crazy."
Former Liverpool midfielder and German legend Hamann also stated in an interview:
"Dortmund are undoubtedly the favorites to advance, but their advantage is not very obvious.Liverpool will be extremely threatening in both legs; they are capable of doing anything."
"Dortmund must be careful not to be eliminated by this 'Klopp complex,' and not be lulled into complacency by this pre-match warmth.Otherwise, they will treat this match as a friendly, which is not normal."
On the day of the competition, Andy slept in, which was unusual for him.
After the basic training, we had an extra two hours in the afternoon.
This is also Tuchel's arrangement for the team!
With a formidable enemy at hand, everyone must ensure they are in top physical and mental condition!
Meanwhile, domestic fans are also discussing this match extensively!
"This is not an ordinary Europa League knockout match; this is a match of extraordinary significance!"
"There's only one main character, and that's Klopp!"
"Actually, I feel that Klopp understands this Dortmund team better than he understands Liverpool."
"Tuchel has followed in Klopp's footsteps all the way from Mainz to Dortmund, and it's hard for him to have his own style."
"To put it simply, Tuchel will need at least two seasons to truly make Dortmund his own!"
"A clash of titans!Dortmund fans will see who truly pioneered the full-court press!"
"Looking forward to Andy's performance!"
As evening fell, Westfalen Stadium was packed with unprecedented crowds!
Fans entered the stadium in droves during the players' warm-up!
Yellow and red almost blended together!
The 80,000 fans in the stadium chanted Klopp's name in unison, and there were banners and jerseys everywhere thanking Klopp!
Even the home fans of Borussia Dortmund joined the visiting Liverpool fans in singing "You'll Never Walk Alone"!
Such a spectacle is a miracle unique to Klopp!
Jurgen Klopp never expected to receive such high-level treatment.
Just like the past seven years, the home team's fans are still crazy about him, loving him even more than they love Borussia Dortmund.
Andy stood in the players' tunnel, listening to the songs playing in the stadium.
My heart is pounding!
This is the ultimate display of personal charm!
As a coach, to enjoy such treatment on the road is a blessing I can never have.
Andy prefers Klopp to Tuchel!
His passionate coaching from the sidelines has always been a beautiful sight on the Bundesliga pitch.
He roared at times, celebrated passionately at others, and mingled with the players!
High pressing and relentless attacking tactics best showcase the raw passion of football!
But appreciating it is one thing!
We need to face them in this match first!
I've heard that Liverpool's style of play has been dubbed "mad dog" after their transformation.
What a coincidence!
I'm the Mad Dog King!
Who is the hound and who is the husky?We'll find out today!
When the time comes!
Referee Carlos Velasco led the two teams onto the pitch.
Klopp also shook hands with Tuchel to greet him!
It's worth mentioning.
To prevent Klopp from going to the wrong dressing room, Dortmund prepared special signs to guide him!
This is German dry humor.
Anyway, Andy didn't get it!
Stepping onto the field, the atmosphere was already incredibly electric!
For a moment, Andy couldn't tell whose territory this was!
The fans at the stadium displayed numerous banners welcoming Klopp!
"Welcome home, Klopp!"
"This is your home forever!"
"Hello Klopp, goodbye Klopp!"
This seems to be a hater.
In the footage, the two team captains have finished choosing sides.
The players on both sides huddled together, giving their final pep talk!
"Beep~~~~~~!"
"Alright, with the referee blowing the whistle to start the match, the game officially begins!"
"You are now watching the first leg of the 2015-16 UEFA Europa League quarter-finals, brought to you by Sina Sports."
"The Dortmund home game against Liverpool!"
"Wearing yellow jerseys, attacking from left to right in the shot is Borussia Dortmund."
"Wearing red jerseys and attacking from right to left is Liverpool!"
Borussia Dortmund kicks off first!
From the very first moment of the match, it was destined to be a thrilling spectacle!
Dortmund passed the ball back, and Liverpool players spread out to begin a full-field press!
Durm receives the ball on the left side of the center circle, gets double-teamed, and passes it back!
Andy had barely touched the ball when Milner pushed it out of bounds.
Oh my god!
"A wild boar?"
Andy got up from the ground and stood right between the two coaches.
Klopp looked at him with admiration!
Kid, learn from me!
There are no techniques involved, it's all about the body!
"Andy looked pretty good today, but he's facing seasoned veterans in the Premier League."
"We need to pay attention to all aspects!"
Within the first two minutes, the two sides were locked in a fierce battle in the middle, with possession changing hands five times!
Neither side managed to push the ball past the halfway line!
Let's take a look at the lineups of both sides.
"Dortmund's goalkeeper is Weidenfeller."
"The two full-backs are number 29 Schmelzer and number 24 Andy."
"The central defensive pairing is Hummels (number 15) alongside Sven-Bender (number 6)."
"The two defensive midfielders are number 33 Weigl and number 27 Castro."
"The attacking trio consists of number 37 Durm, number 10 Mkhitaryan, and number 11 Reus."."
"Aubameyang, number 17, is at the very front!"
"In the past, Dortmund's formation has been alternating between 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, or 4-1-4-1."
"The four sides are relatively fixed, but the combination in the middle is frequently adjusted!"
"Liverpool's formation today is also mainly 4-2-3-1!"
"Goalkeeper number 22 Mignolet, center-back pairing is number 17 Sakho and number 6 Lovren."
"The two full-backs are Moreno (number 18) and Clyne (number 2)."
"Emre Can, number 23, is paired with Henderson, number 14, who is trailing behind."
"On the left flank is Lallana (number 20), in the middle is Coutinho (number 10), and on the right is Milner (number 7)."
"The center position is occupied by number 27, Origi!"
As they were talking, Dortmund launched their first attack!
Schmelzer made a forward run down the left flank and combined with Castro!
The latter broke into the penalty area and passed the ball back in a triangular pattern near the byline!
Mkhitaryan picks Reus!
The latter controlled the ball and got rid of.
He hit his own arm!
The referee blows the whistle.
The home team's attack failed, and the camera suddenly focused on Klopp, who was wearing a white jacket on the sidelines.
"Klopp!"
"Did he momentarily think the player in yellow was on his side, and perhaps even walked into the wrong coaching bench."
"After all, this used to be his territory."