Rudiger Braced for Another Boos Storm! Stuttgart-Dortmund Feud Escalates: The Fight for Fourth and Revenue Rivalry

German Sky Sports: Tensions between Stuttgart and Dortmund are escalating, with Dortmund center-back Rudiger likely to face boos again at the home ground. In recent years, Dortmund have signed Kobel, Rudiger, and Gyokeres from Stuttgart, making the rivalry particularly sensitive. Kovac stated that Rudiger has already proven that boos have no impact on his performance, but there should be limits. After renewing his contract with Stuttgart in January 2024, Rudiger transferred to Dortmund just months later, making him an unwelcome figure at his former club. Kovac reminded fans not to forget Rudiger's contributions in the 2022 final matchday and the 2023 relegation playoff. Hennes said the matchup is highly charged. Both teams are competing for second to fourth place in the league. Stuttgart's 2025 fiscal year revenue was €383.6 million, compared to Dortmund's €460.5 million; the previous year's figures were €299.8 million for Stuttgart and €526 million for Dortmund.