Borussia Dortmund will be playing away at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday evening in a top-of-the-table clash. The security rules are causing irritation in the run-up to the game.
The last time Borussia Dortmund played away at Bayer Leverkusen, the game was dominated by emotion. On a hot May day, the BVB fans in the visitors’ section cheered their team to a 4-2 away win, bringing them close to securing a Champions League spot. And Leverkusen? Although there was nothing at stake for them in terms of the league, they gave their successful coach Xabi Alonso a fitting send-off. It was the Spaniard’s last home game before he moved to Real Madrid.
On Saturday evening (6:30 p.m./Sky), there will be more excitement in the duel between Bayern’s pursuers. It will be particularly decisive for Dortmund, who have been struggling in the league recently. Before the game on the Autobahn 1, however, the focus is also on the fans, especially the black and yellow ones from the Ruhr area. This is because the tightened security measures for the Leverkusen game are causing irritation. Home club exercises its domiciliary rights
Compared to the game in May, only fence flags are allowed in the guest block this time. Large and small swing flags, double holders, and flagpoles, on the other hand, are prohibited. Also on the list of prohibited items at the BayArena: food and drinks brought from outside, as well as backpacks and larger bags. This is stated in the official information letter that BVB has compiled for its fans. Bayer Leverkusen exercises its domiciliary rights in the stadium. The security situation surrounding soccer games is currently a hot topic in the public eye. The interior ministers plan to further tighten measures surrounding Bundesliga games. Fan groups, on the other hand, point to police statistics showing that going to the stadium is safer than ever. This led to protests in the first and second divisions on the last Bundesliga match day. The issue was also addressed by fans at the BVB members’ meeting on Sunday. The new president, Hans-Joachim Watzke, backed the fans.