The Marco Reus free kick goal against Darmstadt was special as the 34-year-old had an emotional final game at Signal Iduna Park.
Reus is playing his final games with Dortmund after 12 seasons with the club. Dortmund’s iconic Yellow Wall had a special tribute to their No. 11, who was given the armband, before the game.
MARCO REUS BIDS FAREWELL as he plays his last game at Signul Iduna Park for Dortmund.
Yellow Wall pays tribute with huge mosiac to club legend with who has chance for perfect send off in Champions League final against Real Madrid June 1.— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) May 18, 2024
Reus responded with a beautiful free kick goal in the 38th minute for an emotional moment. This was his 170th and possibly final goal for the club he’s spent over a decade with.
Marco Reus free kick goal vs. Darmstadt
A world-class free kick by Marco Reus in his final home game for Dortmund.
Couldn't have written it any better pic.twitter.com/bIdUxt2P4D— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 18, 2024
Dortmund went on to comfortably win 4-0 and the tears came in the 82nd minute when Reus left the field to a standing ovation and a guard of honor.
Marco Reus for the final time steps off the pitch of Signal Iduna, what a moment ✨ pic.twitter.com/SbDNakL30T
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) May 18, 2024
Reus’ time at Dortmund isn't done yet as arguably the biggest game of his career is next with the Champions League final vs. Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium on June 1. Dortmund and Reus last played in the UCL final in 2013 which was also at Wembley, but they fell 2-1 to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.
Dortmund's win on Saturday secured them a fifth-placed finish in the Bundesliga which qualifies them for the Champions League next season.
