 Complete the following phrase:  Borussia Dortmund, the winners of the DFB-Pokal had already earned automatic qualification for the group stage of the 201718 edition of the UEFA Champions League through position in the Bundesliga. Therefore, the Europa League group stage spot went to the team in sixth, Hertha BSC, and the leagues third qualifying round spot to the team in seventh, SC Freiburg. Dortmund also hosted the 