Niko Kovac has insisted Borussia Dortmund were "not doing so badly at all" despite a painful 3-2 defeat to FC Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker on Saturday.
Striker Harry Kane bagged a brace of goals, including a stinging volley, to help Bayern Munich to a thrilling 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park.
Niko Kovac has demanded courage and composure from Borussia Dortmund as they prepare to face Bayern Munich, insisting his side must be "brave in possession" if they are to beat the German champions at Signal Iduna Park.
Niko Kovac has urged his side to deliver a near-perfect performance when Borussia Dortmund host league leaders FC Bayern Munich in Saturday's Klassiker.
Vincent Kompany has labelled Bayern Munich's showdown with Borussia Dortmund a "title in its own right", underlining the significance of Saturday's Klassiker at Signal Iduna Park.
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw produced heavyweight clashes and high-stakes drama, with six Premier League clubs handed demanding tests on the road to Budapest.