‘Post-match’ immediately became ‘pre-match’ once again for BVB CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke and trainer Thomas Tuchel, as well as Mats Hummels, Lukasz Piszczek and Marcel Schmelzer. The ‘Borussen’ paid their basketball associates ALBA Berlin a visit after their Bundesliga match at Hertha (0-0).

The men from Dortmund had lots of fun watching the basketball Bundesliga game between ALBA and the “giants” from Ludwigsburg.  “It was really exciting”, said Mats Hummels “but unfortunately the result was the wrong one.” Berlin were defeated 74-78.

“We had already planned this visit a long time ago. The opportunity to go finally presented itself this Saturday”, clarified BVB-Marketing Director Carsten Cramer, and added: “It was an interesting experience, even if we didn’t bring them any luck!  It’s a shame Alba couldn’t win this hugely entertaining game.” (br)