🎥 OTD 1974: Borussia Dortmund's iconic Westfalenstadion opened 🖤💛
Westfalenstadion has a special place in German and international football history and has hosted some epic clashes since opening in 1974.
Borussia Dortmund moved into their famous stadium 51 years ago and just two months later, was hosting a World Cup match between Scotland and Zaire.
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Plenty of spine-tingling moments have unfolded at the 80,645 capacity stadium since and the infamous 'Yellow Wall' South Stand has produced some infamous displays for big Bundesliga games and Champions League nights.
What is your favourite Westfalenstadion memory?
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