Fortuna Düsseldorf beats BVB 2-1 in friendly, begins rebuilding fan trust after relegation

Fortuna Düsseldorf defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at their home arena, marking their first appearance in front of fans since being relegated to the 3rd division. The match, attended by 23,300 spectators, was a crucial step in rebuilding trust with supporters after a difficult season. New coach Alexander Ende fielded a squad featuring 14 new signings. Goals from Fabian Schleusener and Anas Slimani secured the win. Defender Matthias Zimmermann emphasized the team's focus on functioning as a collective and re-energizing the fanbase. Despite Dortmund fielding a weakened side, the performance and atmosphere signaled a positive start for Fortuna ahead of the 3rd League season, which begins in two weeks.

First published Aug 4, 01:54 PM UTCUpdated Jul 26, 03:00 AM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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