Dortmund supporters experience no black-yellow magic.

European Football Championship Tournament - Dortmund supporters experience no black-yellow magic.

During the Champions League final in London, a transformation occurs on Dortmund's Hansaplatz. Previously, every move by BVB was met with wild applause, but with Dani Carvajal's goal, it seems as though the dream of a football miracle has evaporated for many in this location. Real's next goal confirms: The celebrations will be held elsewhere.

Instead, there are teary eyes for many. Fathers console the sobbing children in their Dortmund-colored clothing, while adults watch with dampened eyes as Real Madrid is crowned champion for the 15th time in the elite class. Exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster, some collapse on the rapidly emptying field, amidst crushed beer cans. They had imagined a marathon night of football and returning with the trophy to celebrate on the Borsigplatz.

Prior to kick-off, football enthusiasts had secured the prime spots in pubs and beer gardens. Thousands were on their feet, supporting their team from their home base in London.

On this much-anticipated final night, it's obvious who hasn't donned the black and yellow: Shirts, flags, BVB scarves, and Henkelpot (sic) replicas are ubiquitous. Many have even purchased a new T-shirt for this occasion: "London 24" on the back, "Yellow Wonder Wall" on the front - black on yellow. The absence of support from home-bound BVB fans is not expected to hinder the football miracle: The yellow wall of fans in the Ruhr region is still standing.

Only in front of the screen on Hansaplatz in the heart of Dortmund have 7500 people gathered - the security forces have to close the area shortly before kick-off. It's full. It's more spacious at the second and largest public viewing location in Dortmund's North District. According to the police, 14,000 people are watching the game on a large screen here. The Westfalenhalls still have space: 11,000 tickets were quickly sold out. However, only about 8,000 opted to watch indoor football in the exhibition halls on the night itself.

Throughout the long, scoreless first half of the game, the fans in Dortmund root for every successful duel from their team, every defensive action, and every shot on the Royal's goal. Time and again, fireworks are set off on Hansaplatz, and smoke rises into the cloudy night sky. Thankfully, the dreaded rain remains at bay.

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1. Despite the disappointing outcome of the Champions League final in London, BVB fans in Dortmund remain hopeful for a future victory in the Champions League.
2. The absence of a Champions League final victory for BVB is a source of frustration for many fathers, who pass on their love for soccer to their children dressed in Dortmund's colors.
3. Although Real Madrid has been crowned the champion in the Champions League final, the Champions League remains a highly coveted title for BVB, widely known as "the Yellow Wall" in the Ruhr region.
4. In the days leading up to the Champions League final, fans in London already filled the pubs and beer gardens, showing their support for BVB with flags, scarves, and "London 24" T-shirts, as if it were a Champions League final in Dortmund.
5. As fans in Dortmund watched the Champions League final on the screens, pits of disappointment could be seen among the crowds, with some even leaving the viewing locations in a state of disbelief, as if the Champions League final was taking place in London, "as the crow flies."
6. Similarly to BVB fans in Dortmund, soccer enthusiasts in Great Britain also followed the Champions League final, as a shared love for the beautiful game transcends national borders.

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