Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan Tickets

Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan are two iconic European football clubs with rich histories and passionate fan bases. Both clubs have left their own unique mark on continental football competitions.

Borussia Dortmund boast one UEFA Champions League triumph, dating back to the 1996/1997 season. In a remarkable campaign, they overcame Manchester United in the semi-final before sealing a historic 3-1 victory against Juventus in the final. This cherished moment remains the greatest moment in Dortmund's history.

Italian giants AC Milan have racked up a total of seven UEFA Champions League titles, a feat second only to Real Madrid. Yet, the last time AC Milan lifted the Champions League trophy was back in the 2006/07 season. Following a period of relative decline, they experienced a resurgence in the 2021/22 season by clinching the Serie A title.

They may have fallen behind Juventus and Napoli in recent years, but AC Milan has a storied legacy of success in Italy. They’ve enjoyed numerous Serie A and Coppa Italia victories, in addition to their continental triumphs. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund consistently participates in the UEFA Champions League and is often Bayern Munich's main challenger in the Bundesliga.

Looking at their recent achievements, Borussia Dortmund has been a consistent force in European competitions, regularly competing in the UEFA Champions League latter stages. In contrast, AC Milan went through a period of rebuilding before recapturing a domestic title and making strides in Europe once again.

It's also worth noting that both clubs have passionate fan bases that have stood by them through thick and thin. Borussia Dortmund's iconic "Yellow Wall" at Signal Iduna Park and AC Milan's loyal supporters add to the allure of these two historic clubs.

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan Head to Head

Prior to the 23/24 season, in which they were drawn in the “group of death” together, Dortmund and Milan had previously met on six occasions. One memorable meeting came in the 2001/02 UEFA Cup semi-final. BVB progressed to the final after thrashing Milan 4-0 in the home leg, largely thanks to a Márcio Amoroso first-half hat-trick.

They had previously met in the 1957/58 European Cup quarter-finals, with the Italian giants winning 5-2 on aggregate. In their upcoming clash, football fans can expect an exciting battle between two clubs with rich traditions and aspirations to shine on the European stage.

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan Connections

Plenty of players have worn the Yellow of Dortmund and the black and red stripes of AC Milan. Christian Pulisic is one such player. The American winger broke into the Borussia Dortmund first-team as a teenager before securing a £58m transfer to Chelsea. He struggled to find form in west London and joined AC Milan in the summer of 2023.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was considered one of the best strikers in the world during his time at Borussia Dortmund. As a youngster, Aubameyang was on the AC Milan roster for four years but never made an appearance for the club, instead being loaned out to Dijon, Lille, and Monaco in France.

Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos also made a name for himself in Germany at the Signal Iduna Park after failing to break into the first team at AC Milan. Retired Ghanaian midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng is one more player who represented both clubs. Boateng stayed at AC Milan for three years, having previously spent six months on loan at Borussia Dortmund from Tottenham.