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BVB Boss Watzke Praises Bayern Munich's Success

Borussia Dortmund's president commends Bayern Munich's recent victories and hails them as the best team in Europe. While Bayern aims for a treble this season, BVB reflects on their own successes and challenges.

BVB Boss Watzke Praises Bayern Munich's Success

FC Bayern Munich is currently even having BVB boss Hans-Joachim Watzke singing its praises.The president of Borussia Dortmund heaped praise on the German record champions following their thrilling 3-2 victory over HSV on Saturday.Watzke was particularly impressed by the two convincing performances against Atalanta Bergamo in the Champions League, the team that had knocked BVB out in the play-offs. "I have rarely been so delighted by a Bayern Munich victory because it was so clear-cut. It was brilliant," he told Sky.For Watzke, FCB are "currently the best team in Europe". This season, manager Vincent Kompany’s side could also secure the coveted treble for the third time in the club’s history. Whilst the league title is all but certain, Real Madrid await in the Champions League quarter-finals and Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals.BVB’s season, however, has “a blemish”, Watzke emphasised: “There’s no point beating about the bush. Anyone who comes from the world of football knows that we had a bad day. That game in Bergamo killed us, especially in terms of the drama of it all. In the Bundesliga, things are going really well. I don’t think we’ve picked up this many points since 2016. The only problem is that Bayern always decide whether you can become German champions or not.”With 61 points from 27 matchdays, Borussia have already surpassed last season’s tally (57) and could even beat the record of 82 points set in the 2012 championship under Jürgen Klopp. Second place looks set to be secured this season. The lead over the chasing pack stands at eleven points, although VfB Stuttgart could reduce the gap over FC Augsburg on Sunday.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

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Bayern Munich's Formidable Performance

Borussia Dortmund's Hans-Joachim Watzke expresses his delight in Bayern Munich's dominant displays, especially highlighting their recent triumph over HSV. Watzke notes FCB's impressive performances in the Champions League and considers them as the top team in Europe.

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Bayern's Treble Pursuit

With a comfortable lead in the Bundesliga and upcoming challenges against Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen in other competitions, Bayern Munich eyes the treble under manager Vincent Kompany's guidance. The club's successful season raises hopes of achieving historic milestones.

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Borussia Dortmund's Season Review

Despite a standout season in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund faced setbacks, notably their defeat to Atalanta Bergamo. Watzke acknowledges the team's positive progress but recognizes Bayern's consistent dominance in determining the league title race.

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BVB's Improvement and Challenges

Borussia Dortmund's improved performance this season sees them surpassing previous benchmarks and aiming for a strong finish. Watzke reflects on their journey and acknowledges the influence of Bayern Munich in the title race, despite BVB's progress.

Published on Mar 22, 2026