Wall of noise
Few venues in world sport can match the BVB Stadion Dortmund for pure visceral fan passion, with the 16,000 supporters that make up the Yellow Wall in the Südtribüne providing one of the great sights – and sounds – of Champions League football. We asked our photographers to capture the atmosphere during Dortmund’s 2-1 win against Slavia Praha in December
Fans gather ahead of the game. The stadium was originally built as a venue for the 1974 World Cup
Polish defender Lukasz Piszczek has been at the club for 10 years
Life in the stands can be fraught
The BVB Stadion Dortmund holds around 81,000 spectators for domestic games, with its standing areas converted to seating for international contests
Everyone has their own coping mechanisms
Flying the flag in the Südtribüne
Dortmund’s 2-1 defeat of Slavia secured their place in the Champions League round of 16
Jadon Sancho’s opening goal against Slavia was another high point in a superb season for the young England winger
A nod to Dortmund's anthem
Thorgan Hazard looks to wriggle out of trouble
Flying the flags
Half-and-half scarf, full support
