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UEFA Champions League:  Gaining inside knowledge might be part of Borussia Dortmund's newly adopted self-image, coming along as a wave of pragmatism. Or as coach Edin Terzic puts it: "We might act less sexy but more successful."

Ahead of the decisive UEFA Champions League encounter against group surprise Newcastle, midfielder Julian Brandt made an investigative call to explore the mood around the Wednesday opponent.

The Dortmund midfielder spoke to the German national team's new arrival, Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross. The 32-year-old late bloomer over the past years gained experience when it comes to the strengths of the Magpies.