Raphael's goal gave Brighton a spark of hope. However, Dortmund didn't seem willing to back down. Their players immediately resumed their high pressure, like predators who smell fear.
In the technical area, Eddie was standing with his arms crossed. Next to him, Alex, the assistant coach, was making frantic notes in a notebook. He tilted his head in Eddie's direction and spoke in a low tone so that only he could hear.
"They're operating on ultra-fast transitions. Dahoud is the pivot of everything. When they press high and win the ball back, Dahoud distributes with precision. Look how he always has two passing options."
Eddie nodded slowly, his eyes fixed on Dahoud. "And their full-backs? They always go forward together. That leaves spaces at the back, but it also complicates our marking on the edges. They're overloading Loki and Aidan."
