Jude Bellingham the 'key player' for 'confident and consistent' Dortmund ahead of Chelsea Champions League clash

Karim Adeyemi’s wonderful solo strike at Westfalenstadion was enough to hand Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Dortmund now head to London this week and couldn’t be in better shape as they hope to finish the job against Graham Potter’s underperforming side. Ad Since their return to action following the World Cup break, Dortmund have won 10 matches in a row in all competitions, and will be looking to continue that run at Stamford Bridge and beyond.

Champions LeagueHow to watch Chelsea v Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League7 HOURS AGO As well as eyeing progress in Europe, Dortmund also sit level on points at the top of the Bundesliga alongside Bayern Munich as they look to win their first league title since 2012. So where has it all gone right for the side recently stuck with the unfavourable tag of underachievers? Eurosport Germany’s Tom Mueller believes its down to a newfound unity and maturity in the team. 'Consistent enough to make a Champions League run' “To break it down: mentality and consistency," Mueller says of Dortmund's upturn in form.

“Dortmund always has been a very talented team with young players with great potential. The problem in the last years has been that they were not able to show this for a complete season. “Players were often criticised for their attitude.