Borussia Dortmund boss Nuri Sahin has been full of praise for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong [ahead of the clash between the two sides in the Champions League](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/barcelona-uefa-champions-league/2024/12/10/24317001/how-will-barcelona-line-up-against-borussia-dortmund-champions-league).
De Jong is having a tough time in Catalunya, as he’s struggling to find his form after a long injury lay-off, but Sahin has made it clear he is a big fan of the Dutchman.
> ‘He is my favourite Barcelona player. I have a soft spot for him since I saw him play for Ajax,” he told reporters.
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> “He is my favourite midfielder. The club should be very happy with a player like him.”
Barcelona and Dortmund head into the game level on points in the standings, with Sahin insisting there is no favorite for the match.
> “There is no favourite here. We are on the same level,” he added.
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> “We are on the same level in the standings and we are only here for the win.”
The Catalans have never lost to Dortmund in all of their previous meetings and will hope to continue that record in Germany. However, Dortmund have a great home record and have not tasted defeat in front of their supporters so far this season.