"Munich Times" Descends into Darkness, German Football Association Investigates Borussia Dortmund

After the 15th round of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund moved another step closer to the Bundesliga title they had dreamed of.

Because Borussia Dortmund currently held such a clear advantage in the league, Escribá had become much more arrogant in interviews, carrying a distinct Erik ten Hag air about him.

After defeating RB Leipzig, Escribá proudly declared, "Our goal this season is the Bundesliga title."

Anyone familiar with Escribá knew that, in the past, those words could never have come out of the Spaniard's mouth.

Back at the training ground, Escribá and Mati sat together, with Borussia Dortmund's remaining January schedule displayed on the computer.

January 16: Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz (Bundesliga Round 16).

January 19: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga Round 17).

January 30: Borussia Dortmund vs. Augsburg (Bundesliga Round 19).

Borussia Dortmund had nothing but Bundesliga matches in January—a full six games in total—leading quite a few players to complain about the packed schedule.

The purpose of Escribá and Mati's discussion was to confirm the tactics they would use for the Champions League knockout stage in February.

This season, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich were roughly on the same level.

For Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain might even be far more difficult to deal with than Bayern Munich!

"Honestly, I think 3-2-4-1 will do. Hardly any teams play it these days."

Mati rubbed his nose. He had great faith in Borussia Dortmund's three-at-the-back system.

Only a three-man defense could fully unleash Paul Pogba's attacking ability!

"We've already played plenty of matches with three at the back. They'll definitely be prepared for it."

Escribá shook his head.

"No, no, listen to me, Ferran. We can't create an entirely new system just for Paris Saint-Germain, can we? There's no need. We just play our normal way."

After Mati spoke,