Following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac has set a target of 17 points for his team to secure a strong position in the Champions League.

After Borussia Dortmund's recent 2-1 victory against Real Betis in the Champions League, coach Niko Kovac revealed an ambitious target for his team. The win, which marked Dortmund's third triumph in four matches of the league phase, brought them to nine points in the standings.

Kovac expressed that while reaching the quarter-finals is a goal, he is focusing on securing a favorable position in the knockout rounds.

On November 5, 2026, Borussia Dortmund defeated Real Betis 2-1, with Fabio Silva scoring the opening goal in the 49th minute.

Betis equalized in the 67th minute through Aitor Ruibal, but Konstantinos Karetsas restored Dortmund's lead just five minutes later.

Following the match, Kovac stated that his team needs approximately 17 to 18 points to ensure a direct passage to the knockout stage.

Dortmund's next match is set for November 24, where they will face Arsenal in London.

This victory is crucial as Dortmund prepares for their upcoming challenges in the Champions League, aiming to maintain their momentum and secure a spot in the knockout rounds.