Founded in 1909, Borussia Dortmund is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Germany. The club has won several national titles, including the historic Champions League victory in 1997. Dortmund is known for its attacking style of play, strong youth development and loyal fan base. In recent decades, the club has often competed with Bayern Munich as the biggest challenger in the Bundesliga.

Borussia Dortmund’s home stadium is Signal Iduna Park, formerly known as Westfalenstadion. With a capacity of over 81,000 spectators, it is the largest stadium in Germany. The “Gelbe Wand”, the famous south stand, symbolizes the club’s fanatical supporters and is one of the most impressive supporters’ sections in the world.

Dortmund is located in the Ruhr area, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The city has an industrial background, but has been greatly modernized in recent decades. Borussia Dortmund is deeply intertwined with the city’s identity and plays an important role in local culture and community spirit.