Borussia Dortmund Faces Setback With 1-1 Draw Against Lille in Champions League

Dortmund's second-half performance raises concerns about fitness and consistency ahead of the critical return leg in France.

Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 against OSC Lille in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, with Karim Adeyemi scoring for Dortmund and Hakon Haraldsson equalizing for Lille.
The team showed strong control in the first half but struggled significantly after Lille's tactical adjustments in the second half, leading to criticism from coach Niko Kovac.
Kapitän Emre Can, one of the few standout players, emphasized the need for better performance and noted the importance of matching Lille's physicality in the return leg.
Concerns about a recurring issue of second-half performance drops have led to speculation of potential fitness challenges inherited from the previous coaching regime.
The return leg in Lille next week will be decisive, with Dortmund needing a win to advance and avoid the financial and competitive consequences of missing out on European football next season.