While it was disappointing news for the fans with Borussia Dortmund tickets to see what unfolded against Real Madrid in their Champions League group stage game, the misery has continued off the field with Jurgen Klopp’s newest job opening.

After leading 2-0 in the first half against Real Madrid, fans with Borussia Dortmund tickets felt that this was sweet revenge for the final, in which Madrid was the better team.

But the Los Blancos took a different approach, stunning the Yellow Army 5-2, courtesy of a Vinicius Jr. hat trick.

Beyond the football field, more disappointment is coming as their loyal manager, Jurgen Klopp, who took BVB to inaccessible heights, announced a new role with Red Bull.

Jurgen Klopp – New Redbull Soccer Chief

Jurgen Klopp’s reputation among German supporters is deteriorating after his appointment as head of global soccer at Red Bull.

The Austrian energy drinks producer has landed a public relations coup by hiring one of the most respected figures in German and European football.

Beginning in January, Klopp will oversee all footballing developments within the company.

In 2009, though, Red Bull caused controversy in German football when it took over fifth-division club SSV Markranstadt and turned it into RB Leipzig.

Red Bull owns Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, Brazilian club Red Bull Bragantino, and recently acquired a stake in Leeds United. It is also financing RB Leipzig while not technically owning the Bundesliga club.

Klopp, who left Liverpool at the end of last season after “running out of energy,” has received a lot of criticism for joining the Austrians – especially among fans of his former club, Borussia Dortmund.

German Football Association (DFB) laws state that German clubs must operate under a ’50+1′ rule, meaning members—essentially fans—own the majority of shares and can influence decisions such as ticket prices.

Rivals feel RB Leipzig exploited the system by having just 17 members with voting rights—most are directly linked to Red Bull—and circumvented a law stating teams must not be named after sponsors by officially calling the club RasenBallsport Leipzig, which translates as LawnBallsport Leipzig.

RB is often referred to as the “most hated club in Germany” and has faced regular protests by opposition fans, ranging from boycotting games to the arrest of 28 Borussia Dortmund fans for throwing cans and stones at rival supporters in 2017.

Borussia Dortmund has been critical of the rise of clubs such as Leipzig, which have little tradition and are accused of being used as marketing vehicles.

Klopp has also been critical of the multi-club model, saying in 2017: “I’m a football romantic, and I like tradition in football and all that stuff. In Germany, only two clubs sing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ before the game – Mainz and Dortmund.”

Many fans with Borussia Dortmund tickets feel violated by this appointment, considering Dortmund and Klopp’s history. Klopp is seen as a legendary manager at the Dortmund club, where he turned his fortunes around and made them a world-class outfit.

German newspaper Bild’s head of football, Christian Falk, said Klopp’s move had been controversial in the country and especially difficult for Dortmund fans to accept.

He told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Euro Leagues podcast: “I have been working on the story since May, but Jurgen always hesitated – he wasn’t sure he wanted to make that step. He won’t have to work as hard as he did at Liverpool. He won’t have to watch football every day.

“It is true it is controversial. There is a big discussion in Germany at the moment about whether he has sold his soul.

“I would say no because Leipzig is a big club. Of course, it is hard for Dortmund fans, mainly because there were big fights, and they have always said it is a tinpot club – it is not traditional.

“But, by the end, it will die down after, say, a month or so. The love for Jurgen Klopp in this country means he can almost do anything.”

Given Klopp’s history with Dortmund, where he worked from 2008 to 2015, the club’s supporters were particularly upset on social media with their long-time hero.

“How much can one squander their reputation within a second?” one user posted on X after the news of Klopp’s appointment on Wednesday morning.

Another wrote: “I have something positive from the Klopp message for you: In Dortmund, it is now finally possible to emotionally close the Jurgen Klopp era. No more nostalgic moaning that is hindering the current sporting process.”

Others have accused him of being a “hypocrite” and “selling out.”

Meanwhile, some made fun of Klopp’s statement in February when he announced he would leave Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season as he felt he was running out of energy, saying that he will not run out of energy anymore with enough Red Bull drinks.

Julian Ryerson Extended

Borussia Dortmund has extended Julian Ryerson’s contract, with the full-back putting pen-to-paper on a deal until 2028.

Julian Ryerson has established himself as an essential player for Borussia Dortmund since joining the club from Union Berlin in January 2023. The Black and Yellows have rewarded the Norwegian international with a new contract to keep him at the club until the end of the 2027/28 season.

Ryerson’s high work rate, intensity, and tenacity have made him a fan favorite with everyone with Borussia Dortmund tickets.

He is just as comfortable playing right-back and left-back and has gone from strength to strength since his move to the Westfalenstadion.

The 26-year-old also played a crucial role in BVB’s run to the UEFA Champions League final last season, most notably keeping Kylian Mbappe at bay in the semifinals. He also scored against Bayern Munich, helping BVB claim their first Der Klassiker win in five years.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl was delighted after extending Ryerson’s contract. “Julian became a very important part of our team immediately after signing. That applies both on and off the pitch,” Kehl said.

“He fully identifies with this club and gives us various options with his versatile profile. We are very happy to be able to tie Julian to us for the next four years.”

Julian Ryerson has made 62 appearances for Borussia Dortmund and has five goals and three assists.