Jurgen Klopp joined the well-known faces at Wembley forward of the Champions League last on the invitation of his former membership Borussia Dortmund.
Klopp, who resigned as Liverpool head coach on the finish of the season after a trophy-laden nine-year tenure, was seen within the stands earlier than the match kicked off.
Klopp, 56, who managed Dortmund between 2008 and 2015, was supplied the possibility to be the membership's chief visitor and took his seat in a field.
Throughout his tenure in Germany, Klopp received the Bundesliga twice and likewise completed runner-up within the Champions League in 2013 after shedding to Bayern Munich.
Because the environment was constructing in London, Klopp was seen elevating his now notorious fist in the direction of the Dortmund supporters and having fun with the reception.
Jose Mourinho was additionally current as he stepped off the touchline to cowl the encounter as a part of TNT Sports activities' pundit crew.
In a video shared on X (previously Twitter), when Mourinho and Klopp appeared on the massive display, the Dortmund aspect had contrasting reactions in the direction of them.
A stone-faced Mourinho, the previous Madrid supervisor, was the primary to emerge and was jeered by the gang, whereas footage of Klopp seconds later sparked cheers.
'I've now acquired an invite to the Champions League last,' Klopp revealed in his last interview as Liverpool supervisor final month.
'He stated, “I don't suppose he'll come”, however in fact I’ll, it's the Champions League last and I’ve nothing to do, actually!
'However then I need extra tickets too. That is the primary time in my life I'm asking for tickets – often I'm all the time the one who's requested for tickets! It's a extremely bizarre feeling.'
Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger, now FIFA's head of worldwide soccer growth, has additionally secured his seat at Wembley. Gareth Bale was additionally noticed forward of kick-off.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, a one-time winner of the competitors, was additionally a part of the numerous TV protection of the ultimate.
Madrid arrived first at Wembley carrying fits, whereas Dortmund adopted in tracksuits.
Carlo Ancelotti's aspect will win a treble in the event that they win the Champions League, having already received the La Liga title and the Spanish Tremendous Cup.
In the meantime, Dortmund received the well-known Jag-Eard trophy as soon as extra in 1997.