In the final round of the Bundesliga, Reus had his home curtain-raiser for Dortmund and built his team's victory with a brilliant cross. The game was not only a tribute to Royce's career, but also a perfect end to Dortmund's 2023-2024 season.
Before the start of the match, the Dortmund South Stand displayed a huge Tifo as a way to say goodbye to the departing Royce. The fans expressed their respect and gratitude to the decorated veteran in this way. As the team's captain and core player, Royce has been contributing to the team for many years, and his departure will undoubtedly make the fans feel sorry.
The game started with Dortmund quickly getting into the swing of things. In the first half, Royce delivered a precise assist to help Mattsson score a goal. Then, with a set-piece opportunity, he scored a wonderful goal himself to extend the score to 2-0. These two goals not only showed Royce's excellent skills and keen awareness, but also his passion and focus on the game.
In the second half, Dortmund continued to keep their spirits high. Sancho's pick-and-go assist and Brandt's shot on goal gave his team a 3-0 lead. Even though the game was winding down, Dortmund did not let their guard down. In the final stages of the game, Mallon's goal made the score 4-0, and the win not only made Dortmund climb to the fifth place in the table, but also capped off Royce's farewell match.
