The disappointing draw at Augsburg had served as a wake-up call for Borussia Dortmund. The week of training that followed was one of the most intense Mateo had ever experienced.
Klopp was relentless, pushing every player to their physical and mental limits. The message was clear: complacency would not be tolerated. The champions had to play like champions, every single match.
As they prepared for their home game against Hertha Berlin, there was a palpable sense of determination in the air. The players were hungry, focused, and eager to make a statement. They wanted to show the league that the Augsburg result was an anomaly, a minor stumble on their path to defending the title.
