UEFA Champion League - London dressed in yellow and black: BVB devotees are pumped up for the finale
Before the big game at Wembley Stadium, followers of Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid flocked to London for the Champions League final in the evening (9PM, ZDF and DAZN). Central London and particularly Kensington around Hyde Park, Westminster, and Paddington were teeming with BVB enthusiasts.
Dortmund fans excitedly hopped on yellow-black London double-decker buses and passionately sang fan tunes. In Hyde Park, a gathering was organized where many supporters clad in jerseys, scarves, and commemorative final T-shirts had assembled earlier in the day. Only a few Real supporters were noticeable.
"I'm confident it's going to be quite yellow and really loud," predicted BVB coach Edin Terzic prior to the match. Julian Brandt spoke about the underdog role of Dortmund's team, "For us, it's an incredible opportunity if we have our fans here. If we see how many have come to London."
Both teams have been allotted 25,000 tickets each for the final. The stadium, with a seating capacity of nearly 90,000 spectators, is anticipated to be dominated by more Dortmund fans. Approximately 60,000 BVB fans are expected in the city.
London-based BVB supporters welcomed two large fan parties at Willesden Football Club's stadium, a fifth-division club near Wembley Stadium, over the weekend. On Friday evening, 600 fans attended. On Saturday evening, fans without final tickets can gather there to celebrate. According to news outlets, London's public transportation system is experiencing massive congestion over the weekend.
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The Champions League final in London was highly anticipated by fans of both Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, with many traveling from Spain, Germany, and North Rhine-Westphalia. The streets of Kensington, Westminster, and Paddington were filled with BVB supporters, eagerly awaiting the 9PM match broadcast on ZDF and DAZN.
The Borussia Dortmund coach, Edin Terzic, expressed his confidence in the fan support, predicting a "yellow and loud" atmosphere at Wembley Stadium. The team's striker, Julian Brandt, spoke about how the underdog status motivates the team and encourages their fans.
Fans mixed and mingled, sharing their excitement and support for their teams in the gathered crowd in Hyde Park. Over the weekend, the London-based BVB supporters hosted two large fan parties at Willesden Football Club, inviting fans to celebrate together, even if they were unable to attend the final match.
Despite the anticipated high turnout, London's public transportation systems were experiencing significant congestion, making travel to and from the stadium challenging for many fans. Regardless, the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium was set to be an unforgettable event for soccer fans from around the world.
