Borussia Monchengladbach defender Ramy Bensebaini said it has been difficult for them to find motivation in the absence of fans in the stadium.
The German Bundesliga resumed on May 16 without spectators after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic in March.
In an attempt to recreate the stadium experience, Bensebaini’s Monchenghadbach resorted to decorating empty seats at Borussia-Park with cardboard cut-outs of fans.
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The Algeria international, however, does not see the league outings differently from friendly games.
"It feels like we are playing friendly games," Bensebaini told BBC Sport.