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Matt Davies

Borussia Dortmund sends BVB fans message with 'Yellow Wall' celebration

Borussia Dortmund players stuck to their traditional post-match celebration in front of an empty "Yellow Wall" as they restarted their Bundesliga campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory against rivals Schalke.

The German giants started the day four behind leaders Bayern Munich but cut the deficit to just one point, with the race for the title well and truly reignited as football in Germany returned.

While Dortmund's post-match celebrations remained a constant, their surroundings were vastly different; an almost empty stadium providing a somewhat eerie quiet.

Yet, in being offered a glimpse into what football will resemble for the remainder of the season at least, there was a return to some form of normality in the shape of Erling Haaland.

The Norwegian striker needed just 28 minutes to grab his first goal back, his 13th in just 12 games for Dortmund since arriving from January in a £17.1million transfer.

The prolific 19-year-old set the tone for the rest of the match with a skilful left-footed finish to put Dortmund 1-0 up. His celebration was equally as striking as the goal, however, his usual 'mediation' pose swapped for a more individual, socially distanced routine.

Aside from Haaland, fellow Manchester United target Jadon Sancho was brought on for just 10 minutes, while Thorgan Hazard and Raphael Guerreiro also starred.

While many may have found their first experience of behind-closed-doors football entirely unusual, Dortmund's post-match celebrations following a 61-day suspension have provided some iconic images that will never be forgotten.

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