Borussia Dortmund - Sturm Graz: Fans look into the guest block and can't believe their eyes

What happened?

During the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Sturm Graz, BVB fans were shocked by what they saw in the away section. Instead of the usual fan chants and flags, they were met with a sea of empty seats.

Where were the Sturm Graz fans?

Sturm Graz fans had planned to boycott the game in protest of UEFA's decision to move the match to Dortmund. The Austrian club felt that they were being unfairly punished for the behaviour of their fans in the previous round of the competition.

UEFA had ordered Sturm Graz to play their home game behind closed doors after their fans had been involved in crowd trouble during the first leg of their tie against Dinamo Zagreb.

What was the reaction of the BVB fans?

The BVB fans were disappointed by the absence of the Sturm Graz fans, but they showed their support for the Austrian club by singing their name and applauding them during the game.

The BVB fans also displayed a banner that said "Solidarity with Sturm Graz" in German.

What does this mean for the future of the Champions League?

The boycott by Sturm Graz fans is a sign of growing discontent with UEFA's handling of the Champions League.

Many fans feel that UEFA is too focused on making money and not enough on the interests of the fans.

The boycott by Sturm Graz fans is likely to put pressure on UEFA to rethink its approach to the competition.