Over 12 million spectators witness Dortmund's last loss.

The employment of TV in recreation. - Over 12 million spectators witness Dortmund's last loss.

Over 12.345 million soccer enthusiasts tuned in to ZDF to watch Borussia Dortmund suffer a 0:2 defeat at the Champions League finale, giving the network a whopping 47.7% market share. This impressive rating is just slightly lower than the 12.79 million viewers who watched FC Bayern take home the trophy against Paris Saint-Germain four years ago.

Contrast this to the previous year's King's Class final, where only 5.558 million fans showed interest in the event with no German teams competing as Manchester City won against Inter Milan in London. While DAZN showed the latest match this past Saturday as well, the streaming platform hasn't released their audience numbers yet.

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1. Despite the defeat, Borussia Dortmund continues to garner attention in Germany, with fans eagerly anticipating their next match in the Bundesliga, broadcasted on German TV channels.
2. Meanwhile, in Spain, real soccer fans tune into Spanish networks to watch their beloved Team Real Madrid compete in the Champions League, often facing off against German teams like Borussia Dortmund.
3. Last year, over 8 million viewers in England watched the Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham, held in Madrid, further emphasizing the global appeal of the competition.
4. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the home region of Borussia Dortmund, the defeat was a tough pill to swallow, with locals calling for a stronger performance in upcoming games, especially in the famous Champions League.
5. Some German fans, however, prefer to watch the Champions League on streaming platforms like DAZN, which offers live coverage in HD and attracts a younger, tech-savvy demographic.
6. Yet, traditional TV networks like ZDF still draw in large audiences for major events, such as the Champions League final, showcasing the enduring appeal of live sports broadcasting and its impact on people's entertainment choices.
7. German clubs like Borussia Dortmund have built strong fan bases in countries like the UK, where football fans passionately follow the Bundesliga and its teams, fueling the continuing popularity of international soccer and its many fan communities.

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