Top flight side unveil incredible new Roman-inspired tunnel in stadium

A BUNDESLIGA club unveiled their stunning new-look tunnel ahead of their clash with champions Bayern Munich.

FC Augsburg spent the off-season renovating their ground as part of a major refurb.

4 Bundesliga side Augsburg recentl renovated their tunnel at the WWK Arena Credit: REUTERS

4 The tunnel has been designed in a simlar style to ancient Roman ampitheatres Credit: FC AUGSBURG

4 The tunnel's design is an homage to the club's Roman roots Credit: FC AUGSBURG

And they hope players will be feeling like Gladiators as they walk out the pitch at the WWK Arena.

That's after Augsburg paid tribute to the city's Roman roots with a tunnel inspired by the city's ancient amphitheatres.

The gates to the tunnel have drawn inspiration from the Eternal City and Verona, and features several aspects of the club's badge.

Its walls have been stunningly designed to appear as if they've been covered in ancient Roman stones and have been laid out in a pattern befitting the time period.

The stones are beautifully highlighted by accent lights and an illuminated club badge.

A beautiful mosaic pattern comprised of Italian stones makes up the midway point of the tunnel, which the club proudly showed off on social media.

Augsburg CEO Michael Stroll said of the revamp: "We've long spoken about our desire to modernise our players' tunnel.

"Our previous tunnel was functional, but didn't really catch the eye.

4 German champions Bayern Munich were the first away team to experience Augsburg's new tunnel Credit: EPA

"The results of the renovation are impressive.

"Our new players' tunnel features a stylish, detailed design and is a perfect fit for our club.

"There's no doubt in our minds that we now have one of the best-looking players' tunnels in the Bundesliga ."

St Pauli will be the next away team to have the Roman tunnel experience when they travel the WWK Arena a week on Sunday.