There is life beyond Haaland – MARCA.com

Dortmund is more than just Erling Haaland. The Norwegian left his mark in his time at Signal Iduna Park but the German team has already overcome other traumatic outings and remained in the European elite. In his debut in this Champions League, he presented himself with those intentions against a rival that helped to make his debut placid and perfect to renew hopes. Reus, Guerreiro and Bellingham scored the goals and Dortmund sent a warning to their rivals: there is a team to compete without Haaland. Without the Norwegian striker in the team and with Haller, his natural replacement, sidelined for a good season, Modeste took on the responsibility of leading the German attack. He was able to exhibit punching power with one chance at the start of the game but his definition is not that of the mentioned forwards. S purchased Reus gallons and especially Brandt. The second assisted the first in the goal that opened the scoring in Dortmund. Reus retaliated against his mark with a beautiful dribble and defined with precision. Minutes later, Dortmund’s forward pressure dealt the second blow to Guerreiro’s boots. Decisive first halfThat comfortable advantage allowed Dortmund to slow down after the break. Copenhagen put a will into it but it lacked a lot to be able to sow uncertainty in a real way in Iduna. He was able to get into the match with a sloping heads-up from Derager that Meyer saved in a great act of reflexes. It was the only moment where Dortmund had doubts. You don’t even need to work hard to start this Champions League winning. Little matter that between Moukoko and Brandt they missed a sung goal. Bellingham put the signature in the last minutes to put another slab on Haaland’s memory. From now on, the Germans will have to be prepared because curves are coming.