Dortmunds European Run Ends In Sevilla, But It Could Be For The Best

BVB Fans Wont Be Having Anymore European Nights, But That Sacrifice Could Come With A Great Reward.

Borussia Dortmunds Europa League form this season left much to be desired, especially since the clubs domestic performances have been nothing short of incredible. BVB only managed to win two of their six group matches and picked up a mediocre nine points, which in the end was a few too short of what was required to qualify for the next round.

Despite the early European exit, I dont think Borussia Dortmund fans really have anything to be too upset about. Jurgen Klopp and his men have blown their competition away domestically, and I think setting their sights on a successful Bundesliga campaign is far more important than going deep in a competition that really is more trouble than its worth, especially if youre Borussia Dortmund.

Being eleven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga at this stage in the competition counts for very little. Anything could go wrong, and knowing the Bundesliga, most things probably will. But, without that extra set of fixtures in their way, Borussia Dortmund and Jurgen Klopp will be able to focus their attention on one main objective: the Bundesliga title. Having to travel to places like Spain or Russia or Israel can be a real pain, especially if there are big games coming up just a few days later domestically. Also, games like that can really tire a side out; we saw it in the Europa League last season with Fulham. They reached the final of the Europa League and put in some really quality performances; one that immediately springs to mind is their thrashing of Juventus at Craven Cottage. But, they sacrificed their league form and they tired themselves out, and they inevitably lost in the final.

The same thing may have happened to Dortmund. T! hey aren t the deepest squad in the world, and a few key injuries could really shake them off of their eleven-point pedastal. If Nuri Sahin and Shinji Kagawa went missing for a month or two, that Dortmund side might find it hard to balance some tough Europa League fixtures and their domestic title challenge.

I think its for the best that theyve been knocked out early. If they can remain consistent in the league, theyll walk away with the title and automatically qualify for the Champions League next season. Jurgen Klopp has done his best to keep his players feet on the ground, and its so clear to see hes doing a great job of that. Who knows, if they can keep hold of some of their key players and maybe strengthen a few of their weaker areas, they could push Bayern Munich every season for the title. The real beauty of it is theres very little pressure on them. No one saw them doing what theyve been doing, so they can continue to play their football and enjoy where its taking them without feeling the constant pressure to perform like Bayern Munich.

The sky looks like the limit for Jurgen Klopp and his Borussia Dortmund side. A European exit, for Dortmund, is an early Christmas present. Less fixtures, less distractions, and more chances of winning an incredible and unexpected Bundesliga title this season. Theyve still got it all to do, but theyve shown time and again this season that they have what it takes to go all the way.

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