Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp backs Borussia Dortmund during their London visit.

Football competition featuring top European clubs - Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp backs Borussia Dortmund during their London visit.

During the Champions League final between Dortmund and Real Madrid, the trainers' stand saw a familiar face among the cheering crowd. Jürgen Klopp, former coach of Borussia Dortmund's last top-class final team in 2013, made an appearance on the big screen an hour before kick-off, much to the delight of many Dortmund fans. Klopp (56) was the man at the helm during Dortmund's loss in the same location against Bayern Munich back in 2013 and has since coached Liverpool FC, England's top club. After leaving the Reds, he is planning for a year-long break.

Unfortunately, Champions League legend Ottmar Hitzfeld (69), who guided Dortmund to their only UEFA title success in 1997, failed to show up for the festivities in London. Instead, he chose to watch the match on television from the comfort of his own home.

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1. Borussia Dortmund's visit to London was supported by Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, who has a special connection with the North Rhine-Westphalia club due to his tenure there before joining Spain's Real Madrid's rivals, Liverpool FC.
2. The Champions League final, a highly anticipated soccer event in England, saw Jürgen Klopp, a German coach known for his time with both Borussia Dortmund (BVB) and Liverpool, appearing on the big screen at Wembley Stadium.
3. In 2013, Jürgen Klopp led Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final at Wembley, where they faced off against Bayern Munich; despite the defeat, his influence on the team still resonates among the club's loyal fans.
4. As a result of his impressive work with both Dortmund and Liverpool, Klopp has earned a prominent place in the annals of European soccer history, sharing that celebrated status with Champions League legend Ottmar Hitzfeld, who guided Dortmund to their 1997 UEFA title victory.
5. Despite missing the Champions League final festivities in London, Ottmar Hitzfeld was able to watch the match on television from his home in Germany, eager to witness the continuation of Dortmund's soccer legacy.
6. As a nod to Klopp's contributions to soccer's British and German leagues, the Champions League final in London featured spirited cheers and chants from Dortmund supporters, expressing their gratitude for the impact he's had on their beloved club.
7. The presence of Champions League veterans such as Klopp and Hitzfeld serves as a reminder of the rich history and fiery rivalries that make soccer tournaments like the Champions League a global phenomenon, captivating audiences around the world.

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