BVB fans up in arms: "The ugliest kit in the Bundesliga" | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund celebrates a victory in Heidenheim, but the fans protest vehemently against the new gray away jersey, calling it "the most dreadful jersey in the league."

On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund not only impressed athletically at the away game in Heidenheim, but the fans also caused quite a stir in the stands. The reason is the new away jersey, which made its competitive debut in the Voith Arena – and met with fierce rejection from their own fans.

The supporters of the Black and Yellows made it unmistakably clear even before the kickoff what they thought of the gray design: absolutely nothing. In the guest section, banners with messages like "The most dreadful jersey in the league," "Borussia remains black and yellow," and "Gray remains all theory in life" were visible. The latter is a reference to a well-known quote by BVB legend Adi Preißler. Additionally, the fans loudly chanted "We want black and yellow jerseys."

The new outfit was only officially unveiled on Friday. It is predominantly light gray, complemented by black and neon yellow elements. The prominently placed red logo of the main sponsor Vodafone is also striking. Many supporters feel it has little to do with the tradition and identity of Borussia Dortmund. In fan forums and on social networks, numerous negative comments had already been seen in the preceding days.

Protest instead of euphoria: BVB fans tear apart the new away jersey

A user on X expressed his frustration particularly drastically: "A wild mix of the design ambitions of a bored 6-year-old, a cheap shirt from the bargain bin at Aldi, and the bitter revenge of a frustrated seamstress in a textile factory in Bangladesh. A complete and utter failure." Others wrote: "This BVB jersey is an assault on the eyes" or "BVB is black/yellow. In my opinion, another color, in this case gray, has no place on the jersey."

In recent years, Dortmund almost always played away games in black jerseys. Now the club is opting for a "modern interpretation" – but whether this approach will ever resonate with the fans remains uncertain.

On the field, however, the discussion about the outfit did not disturb the team. Borussia Dortmund won convincingly 2-0 after a red card for Heidenheim and extended their streak to eleven unbeaten league games.

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