BVB CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke thanked the spectators for supporting the team in the derby. "everyone has proven they have a real feel for how difficult the situation is for our team right now."

I would like to say a big thank you to all BVB fans, also in the name of the team, for the uncompromised support in the 149. local derby! Everyone, and especially the fans on the Southstand, have proven that they have a fine feeling for how difficult the situation is right now for our team. That was the great Borussia spirit!"