Indeed, currently there are still many opportunities to rise again and compete again in the top standing with Bayern. But of course they need stronger effort and consistency to win. Meanwhile, if Dortmund no longer continues to UCL, it could be that they focus more on the Bundesliga. So they can really optimize. unless they feel hopeless.
Right now their chances of being in the next phase of the Champions League are still wide open and I still think that they will remain focused on the Champions League first. As for the Bundesliga it's still quite long and we seem to know what Dortmund's goal in the Bundesliga is every year because they will only optimise to be in the top 4 regardless and the competition for the championship position is a bonus for them because after all they also know what their main priority is and this season, their priority remains the same by expecting to benefit from every competition that is run especially for the Champions League and when they don't qualify they will obviously focus on securing their position in the top 4 in the domestic competition.