This week, Real Madrid heads into a high-stakes UEFA Champions League away match against Borussia Dortmund. Just before the showdown, Dortmund’s official X (formerly Twitter) account took a cheeky jab at Los Blancos, posting: “You seem to have trouble when playing teams in yellow, don’t you?”
So, what’s the story behind the dig? The German club was poking fun at Real Madrid’s recent back-to-back La Liga draws. In the past two league rounds, Madrid tied with both Villarreal and Las Palmas — two teams known for their bright yellow kits. Coincidentally (or maybe not), Dortmund is famously clad in yellow as well, even earning the nickname “The Yellow Wall” or “The Yellow Bees” from fans.
The rivalry between the two clubs has some history. In José Mourinho’s final season at the helm of Real Madrid, it was Dortmund that knocked them out of the Champions League semifinals. During that unforgettable first leg, Robert Lewandowski scored four goals, leaving Madrid stunned.
Fast forward to the current season, Dortmund is in fine form. They’ve secured four wins in their first five Bundesliga matches and netted 16 goals — even more than perennial powerhouse Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Sporting Lisbon, who suffered a controversial loss to Madrid earlier this season, didn’t miss a beat. Following Dortmund’s playful post, Sporting’s official account chimed in with its own jab: “They’re also afraid of green kits! Best of luck!”
As anticipation builds, UEFA has confirmed the match’s referee: English official Mark Clattenburg. For Real Madrid fans, that name brings back fond memories. Clattenburg was the referee during last season’s Champions League final, where Madrid clinched victory over Atletico. Some might say he’s their lucky charm.
With emotions running high and playful barbs exchanged online, fans are ready for a match where bragging rights — and perhaps more — are on the line. Stay tuned, because when history, form, and a little banter collide, anything can happen.
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