The announcement requested dear visitors to leave the building via the shortest possible route due to a technical malfunction, and to remain calm. The alarm started approximately 40 minutes after the end of the game, resulting in the press conference room being cleared and closed. As a result, Alonso and his Dortmund counterpart Edin Terzic ended up speaking to journalists in the stadium’s mixed zone.

Niclas Fulkrug had put the hosts ahead, but Alonso’s side, who won the Bundesliga title last week, managed to score a 97th-minute equalizer thanks to Josip Stanisic. This ensured their unbeaten run in all competitions continued, with Alonso’s team having gone 45 games without defeat. They are currently positioned fifth in the Bundesliga table, two points off fourth-place RB Leipzig.

Alonso expressed frustration at the situation, stating that it was avoidable and that they should have finished things off clearly beforehand or cleared the ball to let the final minute pass by. He also mentioned that the rhythm of the game suffered as a result, and emphasized the importance of securing a spot in the Champions League for the next year. After the goal, Alonso sprinted down the touchline to celebrate and admitted that the emotion of the moment had overcome him.

He praised the team’s performance, mentality, and focus, expressing that they deserved to get the three points. He also mentioned their commitment to giving their best performance, even as champions. Lastly, he expressed his elation at sharing the moment with the players and their fans.

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