I didn't expect Borussia Dortmund to perform as well as they are now in the Champions League, and it even looks very different to what they've shown in the Bundesliga. Regardless of whether it's because of the opponent or not, it's a bit of a surprise to me. I don't mean to underestimate them, because we often see teams that can be very different in terms of performance in 2 different competitions. But what I mean is when we compare them to their rivals, Bayern Munich, in the Champions League they can show something better.
From last season that Borussia Dortmund went far in the champions league to the finals of the game, it has become very difficult for them to be looked down on in such competition. They have been playing really well in the champions league without giving much in the Bundesliga. They happen to be in a better position here than they’re in the Bundesliga. They now have some kind of positive connection to the Champions League that they perform better there even though the performance in the league matches is not kind of encouraging for now. We just have to wait to see how far they can continue with their consistency and remain within the range of that position they are currently on the table.
Thankfully the game after that is Salzburg, which shouldn't be too difficult to beat for them, unless they drop the ball and lose that too, but normally that looks like a simple enough to get a win. Last one will be Brest, who looked decent so far, but I still think they are weaker as well.
They might even play a more simpler game condition with Atalanta and get it very hard to win in their remaining two matches. The game has been very difficult for them to win in all five matches they’ve played and even lost and draw in matches they ought to have also won. The competition is different now, there could be a change to that but sincerely no sign of that. With time, all teams will get to adapt to the new format and also show some level of confidence in all matches they’ll be playing and not have an excuse to give for their poor performance.