Apr 12, 2013 8:25:00 PM The former Germany midfielder has spoken to the instructor lately, with the Portuguese revealing his admiration for the dethroned Bundesliga champions The two sides faced each other in the group stages of the competition, with BVB getting four points off the ruling Liga champions, adhering to a 2-1 gain at Signal Iduna Park and 2-2 pull away at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ever since then both parties have been cut adrift in their respective leagues, with Dortmund dethroned as champions by Bayern Munich and Madrid set to surrender their crown to Barcelona, despite a better work of form in the second half the period. And with the 2 groups established to do battle again on the back of Friday's Champions League draw in Switzerland, Effenberg unmasked Mourinho's affection for his European opponents. "I talked to Mourinho 2-3 weeks back," the former Germany midfielder informed Sky Sports News. "He told me that he has great value for Dortmund. Dortmund have nothing to reduce and if have already reached a lot. Should they beat Real that might be absolutely sensational. "Dortmund would be the underdog for the tie, nevertheless they have shocked us all. True are stronger than in the group phases, but Dortmund are effective at beating them." Bayern Munich were used with Barcelona in one other semi-final tie and after suggestions FCB might call upon coach-to-be and former Blaugrana manager Pep Guardiola for guidance, Effenberg has moved to dismiss that thought. He added: "There will be no call to Pep. Jupp Heynckes is experienced enough to know what direction to go. "Barca have a tiny benefit, but Bayern Munich are incredibly powerful. It is crucial Bayern do not hide and they can't focus almost all their efforts on Messi - you can't completely switch off a player like Messi".
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