Borussia Dortmund stars shake hands with their fans following disappointing loss at Arsenal in Champions League

By Dan Ripley for MailOnline

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Borussia Dortmund may have been comfortably beaten by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, but even in defeat they were moral winners.

The struggling Bundesliga outfit lost 2-0 in their Champions League group stage match in north London, but rather than sulk off down the tunnel, they went and greeted their travelling supporters at the away end of the stadium.

The players leapt over hoardings to meet their fans before shaking hands and thanking them for their support on a disappointing night for Jurgen Klopp's team.

Lukasz Piszczek (left) leads the Borussia Dortmund players in greeting the club's fans at full time

Lukasz Piszczek (left) leads the Borussia Dortmund players in greeting the club's fans at full time

Borussia Dortmund players were soundly beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium but still had time to greet fans

Borussia Dortmund players were soundly beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium but still had time to greet fans

Dortmund supporters applaud as the team's stars, led here by Ilkay Gundogan, shake hands with the crowd

Dortmund supporters applaud as the team's stars, led here by Ilkay Gundogan, shake hands with the crowd

Despite their side looking off colour, Dortmund supporters were happy with the gesture from their players and applauded the players as they approached them and greeted them. 


Dortmund could have won the group if they had secured a draw at the Gunners but goals from Yaya Sanogo and Alexis Sanchez gave Arsene Wenger's team a deserved 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium.

The German outfit now go into the final matchday knowing only victory against Anderlecht will guarantee them reaching the last 16 as group winners.

Despite having already reached the knock-out rounds in Europe, it's in stark contrast to the German's side domestic form, with Klopp's outfit currently third from bottom in the German top flight.

The Dortmund players leapt over advertising hoardings to acknowledge their travelling crowd after the game as Arsenal fans look on

The Dortmund players leapt over advertising hoardings to acknowledge their travelling crowd after the game as Arsenal fans look on

Dortmund players trudge over to their supporters at the final whistle following a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal in the Champions League

Dortmund players trudge over to their supporters at the final whistle following a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal in the Champions League

Manager Jurgen Klopp shares a post-match discussion with Adrian Ramos following the defeat by the north London side

Manager Jurgen Klopp shares a post-match discussion with Adrian Ramos following the defeat by the north London side

Alexis Sanchez curls home his goal to give Arsenal a 2-0 lead against the German side

Alexis Sanchez curls home his goal to give Arsenal a 2-0 lead against the German side

Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal are through to the last 16, with the German side now needing a win to progress as group winners

Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal are through to the last 16, with the German side now needing a win to progress as group winners

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