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PICTURES: Bundesliga returns to action after COVID-19 lockdown

Dortmund thrash Schalke in eerie surroundings in Germany

Published: May 16, 2020 19:40 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Dortmund v Schalke — Germany's Bundesliga football season resumed on Saturday after a two-month break caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Borussia Dortmund defeated Schalke 4-0 in the first Ruhr derby to be played in an empty stadium. Image Credit: Reuters

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An empty stadium for the Dortmund v Schalke match — All the games began amid strict hygiene measures. Calls and shouts from coaching staff and players, and the thud of the ball being kicked, reverberated around the mainly deserted stands. Image Credit: Reuters

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Dortmund celebrate their opening goal against Schalke in the Bundesliga — Players had been warned to keep their emotions in check, and to desist from spitting, handshakes and hugging. Image Credit: Reuters

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Fortuna Dusseldorf v SC Paderborn — The strict measures included disinfecting all the balls used during the matches. Image Credit: AFP

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Leipzig's Tyler Adams heads the ball over Freiburg's Christian Guenter — RB Liepzig were held 1-1 by Freiburg, and had a lucky escape as a late Freiburg goal was ruled out for offside. Image Credit: AFP

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Fortuna Dusseldorf coach Uwe Roesler removes a protective face mask, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of coronavirus — Fortuna Dusseldorf coach Uwe Roesler was only permitted to remove his mask to shout instructions to his players. Image Credit: AFP

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Freiburg's Manuel Gulde celebrates scoring their goal against RB Liepzig with Christian Gunter — Freiburg players had to come up with alternative congratulatory gestures as handshakes and high-fives were a no-no. Image Credit: AFP

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