Germany gave football-starved fans reason to be cheerful with the Bundesliga's return to action behind closed doors, on a day in which Borussia Dortmund hammered local rivals Schalke in an echoing Signal Iduna Park.
Take a look at some of the most eye-catching things from a memorable day in the history of the sport.
Erling Braut Haaland keeps his distance after opening the scoring in Borussia Dortmund's 4-0 win over local rivals Schalke. — AFP
Players on the bench wore masks in compliance with strict hygiene guidelines for the league's restart. — AFP
Football must be regularly disinfected during Bundesliga matches, according to rules governing the league's restart. — AFP
