European Football Premier Tournament - In London, the BVB supporters are primed for the big game, sporting yellow and black attire.
In the lead-up to the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium (9 PM, ZDF and DAZN), Dortmund and Real Madrid supporters flocked to London. The city's center and spots like Kensington, Hyde Park, Westminster, and Paddington saw a surge in BVB enthusiasts.
Yellow-black London double-decker buses became a familiar sight on the city's streets, as Dortmund fans sang fan anthems, wearing jerseys, scarves, and special final T-shirts. As early as the afternoon, fans had descended on Hyde Park for a special fan meeting. Despite this, few Real fans could be spotted.
Apart from the noise and visuals, Dortmund coach Edin Terzic anticipated a fiercely devoted crowd, stating, "I'm certain the atmosphere will be not only vibrant but also very loud." Julian Brandt remarked about Dortmund's role as underdogs, saying, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. We can only capitalize on this if we have our fans here; if we observe the impressive turnout."
Each team was allocated 25,000 tickets for the game, with Wembley Stadium holding nearly 90,000 spectators. Approximately 60,000 BVB supporters are predicted to be in attendance.
London's BVB fanbase has rented Willesden Football Club's stadium, which is near Wembley Stadium, for two sizable fan parties over the weekend. The first one, held on Friday evening, saw 600 fans attend. The second one, on Saturday evening, will likely host those without final tickets. Reports suggest that London's public transportation system will be inundated with fans this weekend.
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- Borussia Dortmund, hailing from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, was set to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
- As the clock struck 9 PM, football fans worldwide tuned in to catch the action on ZDF and DAZN in Spain and other parts of Europe.
- The excitement was palpable in Wembley Stadium, with its iconic architecture reflecting the anticipation of the historical clash.
- Thousands of BVB supporters donned yellow and black attire, proudly representing their team in the heart of London.
- BVB fans celebrated in various London landmarks such as Kensington, Hyde Park, and Westminster, filling the city with their emblems and energetic chants.
- BVB's star player, Julian Brandt, acknowledged the significance of the supporters, stating, "We are the underdogs, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity we must seize with our fans here."
- The plentiful yellow and black Wembley Stadium crowd was proof of Dortmund's devoted following that had traveled across Europe to support their beloved team.
- While the English capital was brimming with fervor, Dortmund's local supporters also prepared to join the festivities at fan parties at nearby Willesden Football Club's stadium.
- Football enthusiasts from Germany, Spain, and beyond cheered on their teams at pubs and fan zones across London, expressing their solidarity and amalgamating soccer cultures in the bustling city.
