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Gladbach fans to make annual friendship visit to Anfield

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The German side's official supporters' club will cheer on the Reds over the festive period during the Bundesliga winter break, and take in the Anfield clash with Swansea City.

Such is their incredible dedication, the 75 supporters are due to depart Germany by coach at 6pm on Christmas Day and are scheduled to arrive on Merseyside at 12pm on Boxing Day.

The mutual friendship between the two teams started during the 1970s when the Reds met Moenchengladbach in three European clashes, beginning with the 1973 UEFA Cup final.

In an unforgettable gesture following the Hillsborough disaster, Borussia supporters donated approximately £7,000 to the families of the 96 fans who lost their lives as a result of the tragedy in 1989.