“We’ll do everything we can to avoid relegation without relying on anything else,” said FCA head coach Enrico Maaßen ahead of the game. “We’re fully focused, but it’s also important that we are relaxed when approaching the game.” Due to their superior goal difference, a point in Gladbach would be enough to secure FCA’s Bundesliga status regardless of the results of VfB Stuttgart (vs. Hoffenheim) and VfL Bochum (vs. Leverkusen), who are playing at the same time.

On Thursday, Union Berlin took on a team in the UEFA Europa League who are a part of footballing heritage. In fact, in terms of footballing richness, Ajax is that aunt who comes from many generations of previous wealth. Union Berlin are the news boys on the block; and yet, in many ways, their heritage feels just as rich. What Ajax provides in terms of the historical names who wore their shirt, Union Berlin provides in terms of fans and heart. This club is a true working class story.

SC will be supported by 5,100 fans in Frankfurt, with the away end completely sold out. Nicolas Höfler will not feature on Saturday after his red card against Wolfsburg. “He wasn’t happy with the red card and will be replaced by Yannik Keitel this weekend,” revealed Streich. Despite his suspension, Höfler will still travel to Frankfurt upon Nils Petersen’s wish, who wants his long-term teammate with him as he plays his final game for the club.

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Sebastian Hoeneß previews the final home game of the 2022/23 season against TSG Hoffenheim at 15:30 CEST on Saturday.

Members can buy up to two tickets for the match as of Friday April 22 at 12:00. Tickets are exclusively sold at www.union-zeughaus.de. 

Ahead of the 52nd Bundesliga meeting between the two sides on Sunday 7 May (kick-off 17:30 CEST), Borussia have already recorded 31 wins against VfL. There have been 10 draws and 10 wins for the Green-and-Whites – only three of which have come away from home. 

The 24-year-old began on the bench against West Ham and Borussia Dortmund. He then started over the weekend against Southampton but he was taken off with 25 minutes to go as Chelsea were beaten 1-0.