First, there’s ex-Bayern and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski. It will be De Ligt’s job in part to contain the lethal hitman, and he knows that won’t be an easy task.

Jesper Lindström: “That’s football. It’s about scoring goals and Dortmund scored one more than us. We deserved to score more, though. If you can say that after playing a team like Dortmund then it says a lot about the way we played. Obviously we’re disappointed because we really wanted to win. But now we have to look forward right away to the game against Sporting on Tuesday.”

Quarterfinal draw in full:

Fredrik Bjørkan will leave Hertha BSC and join FK Bodø/Glimt. The 24-year-old had been on loan at Feyenoord since the start of this season, but will now return to his hometown club. “We are pleased to have found a suitable solution for all sides with this transfer. We would like to thank Fredrik for his efforts and wish him all the best for the future,” said sporting director Fredi Bobic on Wednesday.

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The brand new Union suit combines a classic dark design, a sporty cut and features several finely crafted Union elements. The inner lining, patterned with various Union slogans, is complemented by contrasting red seams. The buttons are engraved with the battle cry “Eisern Union” and is completed by a red and white pin with the UNVEU logo on the left collar.

It’s no accident that new VfL head coach Niko Kovac has appointed Maxence Lacroix as vice-captain, handing the defender greater responsibility in the Green-and-Whites’ backline. Ahead of the away match at record Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Sunday 14 August (17:30 CEST), the 22-year-old French centre-back spoke to us about his new role, the start of the campaign, his personal goals for the season and the upcoming clash with FCB.