Bundesliga – Week 28: 3 Storylines to observe for: Hunt for European soccer, relegation battle & extra
Bayern Munich can take one other step in direction of the title on Friday night time once they make the brief journey to Bavarian neighbours Augsburg. The Rekordmeister haven’t had a lot luck on the WWK in current seasons, successful simply one among their final three league video games at FCA.
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With a lot nonetheless to play for throughout the Bundesliga, Get German Soccer Information seems at three storylines to observe for.
Augsburg’s surprising unbeaten run and European push
Augsburg might host Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich on Friday night time to open matchday 28 within the Bundesliga however with defensive accidents to , Jess Thorup’s aspect will definitely fancy their possibilities in opposition to a depleted Bayern. Unbeaten of their final 11 Bundesliga video games with six wins and 5 attracts, Augsburg discover themselves competing for a spot in Europe subsequent season with the Fuggerstädter sitting simply three factors behind sixth positioned RB Leipzig. Finn Dahmen – who’s eligible to signify England – has been key to their success, going 683 minutes with out conceding a purpose previous to Andrej Kramarić ending the 27-year-old’s extraordinary run – the sixth-longest run in Bundesliga historical past.
Can Heidenheim keep away from mount strain on St. Pauli?
Heidenheim loved a monstrous maiden season within the Bundesliga final season, qualifying for the UEFA Europa Convention League, however their performances this season have up to now been unable to copy final, which finds the small-city membership occupying the relegation play-off.
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Their 1-0 win in opposition to Wolfsburg final weekend courtesy of Marvin Pieringer’s seventh Bundesliga purpose of the season lifted Frank Schmidt’s aspect into the relegation play-off, above Bochum who suffered a 3-1 defeat in opposition to reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen. A win for Heidenheim in opposition to Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen at house on Saturday afternoon would put the membership degree factors with St. Pauli, who host Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday.
All eyes on the battle for European soccer
Augsburg have entered the foray for European soccer, however they’ve numerous competitors. following their 1-0 defeat at Borussia Mönchengladbach final weekend and after dropping the DFB Pokal Semi-final to Stuttgart in midweek, it’s crucial that they beat Hoffenheim on Saturday with the membership at present three factors adrift of Mainz, who occupy fourth and the ultimate Champions League spot.
A win for Mainz in opposition to backside membership Holstein Kiel would momentarily transfer Bo Henriksen’s aspect into third, the place they might finish the matchday, relying on Eintracht Frankfurt’s outcome at Werder Bremen, the place they are going to be with out Kevin Trapp. But additionally within the combine is Freiburg who sit seventh however are additionally simply three factors behind Mainz. They host Borussia Dortmund within the Bundesliga Konferenz, however it additionally looks like a must-win sport for Niko Kovac’s aspect who might but be with out topscorer Serhou Guirassy, who skilled individually on Wednesday.
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