Germany’s possibly loudest stadium is turning 50, and that’s something to celebrate. In addition, two disappointed people play against each other. Everything you need to know about matchday 28
April 5, 2024, 3:08 p.m
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Borussia Dortmund play VfB Stuttgart in a game that could be crucial due to Dortmund’s good form and the 50th anniversary of their stadium, the Westfalenstadion. Stuttgart has to cope with Nick Woltemade’s free transfer to Werder Bremen in the summer. The focus is also on the cup finalists Bayer Leverkusen and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, who compete against Union Berlin and HSV respectively. Meanwhile, women’s qualification for Euro 2025 begins, with Germany versus Austria as a challenging opening game. Off the field, former Spanish Football Federation RFEF president Luis Rubiales is in the spotlight after being arrested on corruption and abuse allegations. Another highlight is the quarter-finals of the Champions League, in which Dortmund takes on Atlético Madrid. The less recommended game of the week is between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach, where both teams are fighting against relegation fears.
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Note A myth throughout Europe: Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion © Kirchner/Noah Wedel/imago images
Dortmund against Stuttgart, the fight for third place. BVB is – alongside Leverkusen, who are out of competition – something like the team of the hour. Recently there were five competitive game wins in a row, just ask FC Bayern. And now the stadium in Dortmund is also celebrating its birthday. Before the 1974 World Cup, the Westfalenstadion was opened as the country’s first football-only stadium. It quickly became a myth, and honestly: is there a louder stadium in Germany? In Europe? It has brought BVB a number of victories, perhaps even a championship or two. It’s only fitting that the building doesn’t receive the obligatory whiskey set or knife block for its 50th birthday, but rather a special jersey and a great choreography. All the best, old house!
