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Boycott of beer and bratwurst: Gladbach's new RB protest

Boycott of beer and bratwurst: Gladbach's new RB protest
The guest fan block in the Leipzig stadium / Photo: picture alliance / ZB
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No bratwurst, no beer: Gladbach fans resort to unusual means to hit RB Leipzig financially. How creative the protest really is and what's behind it.

Hunger against commerce: The umbrella organization for Borussia Mönchengladbach fans is calling for a bizarre protest for the game at RB Leipzig. "For once, give up the beer and sausage in the stadium," writes FPMG Supporters Club ahead of the game on Saturday (3.30pm/Sky). "Every additional euro that goes directly or indirectly to RB is counterproductive."

Some Mönchengladbach fans are particularly persistent in their protest against RB Leipzig. Almost traditionally, whistles are blown every time Leipzig have possession of the ball in the first 19 minutes. This has "now established itself and is an elementary component of our protest." The protest is aimed at the "hated construct that contradicts all values and convictions".

Revenue from bratwurst and beer can be quite significant. While no information is provided on Leipzig's figures, Borussia Dortmund earned one million euros per match from catering in the 2024/25 season, according to Sport Bild. BVB has an average attendance of over 80,000, Leipzig has just over half of that. On Saturday, Gladbach fans will have 4,735 seats at their disposal.

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Since whistles are now apparently meticulously checked at the entrance to the Leipzig stadium, the club is now said to be suffering economically. "While the purchase of a ticket is essential to enable the protest against RB and the support of our club, the consumption of food and drink in the stadium should be avoided," the appeal states.

Instead, it is recommended to look for alternatives in the city or around the stadium when it comes to food and drink. This will be Gladbach's tenth visit to Leipzig. Two of the previous nine matches have taken place without spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The protests have not helped in sporting terms so far. Gladbach have never won in Leipzig and have drawn four times. It will also be captain Rocco Reitz's first appearance in Leipzig after his move to RB next summer was announced.

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