Instructor Jurgen Klopp has mentioned Borussia Dortmund are ready to face Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final after their Bundesliga make an impression on Mainz. "We are playing against the largest club in the world, we will soon be prepared for Real and give it everything we have," said Dortmund employer Klopp with the return leg in Madrid on April 30. "When you are currently in the semi-finals, obviously you only want to get to the final." Dortmund have previously enjoyed a 2-1 win over Real at home this year after beating them at Borussia's Signal Iduna Park stadium in the Champions League's group phases before pulling 2-2 in Madrid. Despite seeking only 32 seconds to take the lead against minnows Mainz after Germany midfielder Marco Reus slotted an early on goal, Dortmund will have to improve to defeat Real after dropping the game's pace. Poland striker Robert Lewandowski doubled Dortmund's lead with 3 minutes left to score his 23rd group goal this season and his 12th in consecutive suits, to increase his or her own club history. The 24-year-old is now just four fits lacking Gerd Mueller's document of 22 targets in 16 consecutive games for Bayern Munich in the 1970s. The success means Dortmund are assured a League place for next season and set for second place in the Bundesliga behind champions Bayern Munich, but Klopp is more concerned with Wednesday. "The proven fact that we are come through with no injuries causes it to be the perfect day," said the 45-year-old, who will have the bulk of his group fit for Wednesday. "61 things, Champions League certification secured: that is what we needed. "If we didn't have a significant sport on Wednesday, we'd really celebrate." But Dortmund's Germany opponent Mats Hummels said Borussia had to enhance on Saturday's performance after dropping their tempo after a brilliant start. "Over time, we got more inactive and have made simple mistakes that will not occur to us on Wednesday, usually we'll live to regret it," he said. With Bayern Munich hosting Barcelona in the other semi-final, Dortmund are widely viewed as another bet to get the Wembley final on May possibly 25, but Real have a couple of harm issues. Defender Marcelo injured his left leg in Saturday's 3-1 conquer Betis Sevilla, while Luka Modric found a pressure and both are struggling to be fit. After scoring in the win striker Karim Benzema also picked up a knock as two targets by Mesut Ozil covered Real's win.
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