After Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League quarter-final against Monaco was postponed due to an attack on the Dortmund team bus, both the German side and Monaco seem to have become close friends.
Three explosions occurred near the Dortmund team hotel as the squad were travelling to the Westfalenstadion in their coach, with defender Marc Bartra suffering injuries to his arm.
As a result of the postponement, Dortmund tweeted the #bedforawayfans hashtag, which helped many find accommodation for the night.
Dear supporters of @AS_Monaco_EN! If you need accommodation in Dortmund, please check #bedforawayfans. #bvbasm
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 11, 2017
?????????????? #BVBASM pic.twitter.com/7S6WCNPyno
— AS MONACO ???? (@AS_Monaco) April 12, 2017
The experience seems to have brought fans of the two clubs closer, as demonstrated by this pair and their Bartra shirts.
???? @BVB #BVBASM pic.twitter.com/z0xghT9I9l
— AS MONACO ???? (@AS_Monaco) April 12, 2017
The Dortmund defender appears to be on the road to recovery.
Hello! As you can see I am doing much better. Thanks for all your messages! All my strength to my team mates, fans and to @BVB for tonight!
— Marc Bartra (@MarcBartra) April 12, 2017
The atmosphere ahead of the game was one of unity, with Monaco fans chanting for Dortmund before the game kicked off.
?? "Dortmund, Dortmund" Les supporters ???? saluent l'arrivée des joueurs du @BVB ! #BVBASM pic.twitter.com/ITvBKiNRqU
— AS MONACO ???? (@AS_Monaco) April 12, 2017
Ok, let's do this! Together. #bvbasm pic.twitter.com/yAugnvMUTz
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 12, 2017
We're #BackForBartra! #bvbasm pic.twitter.com/rGFlSMwpu6
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 12, 2017
Meanwhile, players and other clubs passed on their messages of support, as the football family came together.
Best of luck to @BVB today vs. @AS_Monaco_EN! ??#BVBASM #BundesligaBros
— FC Bayern US (@FCBayernUS) April 12, 2017
Hope everyone is doing better. @BVB, best wishes from Munich to all of you! ???? #BVBASM
— David Alaba (@David_Alaba) April 12, 2017
We stand together, and wish @MarcBartra and @BVB well. #BVBASM
— Gladbach (@borussia_en) April 11, 2017