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It’s been almost five years since Marco Friedl pulled on the green and white of SV Werder for the first time. He only really knew the red of FC Bayern München before that, however. Alongside his Austrian hometown of Kirchbichl, the 25-year-old also called Munich home for much of his life and still has a special connection to the city and the club, so there’s added anticipation for the Bremen captain this week in the build-up to Saturday’s meeting between SVW and FCB (18:30 CEST).​​​​​​​

The cup is history. Now the focus solely lies on keeping the league. On Saturday afternoon, VfL have the chance to secure three more important points in order to reach the big aim. SpVgg Greuther Fürth will be guests at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. In the run-up to the crucial match, head coach Thomas Reis answered the journalists’ question at the press conference

According to Basti, individual quality and a great balance in the squad are the attributes that stand out the most for France. “I would say France. They have the most quality players and the best mix in their squad. If they all are fit, they are the biggest favorite. Just watch Kylian Mbappe… it’s a joy, he’s a fantastic player.” said Schweinsteiger. In hindsight, these two strengths greatly benefitted the French squad in the 2018 World Cup too. There were other teams that seemingly played football more mesmerizing than the French did, but at the end of the day, it was Les Bleus that churned out the results in their favor.

Saturday afternoon at the Olympiastadion did not go the way that the Blue-Whites had hoped it would. Hertha lost 4-2 against SV Werder Bremen on Pál Dárdai’s return to the touchline. “Normally, I can always talk and find answers, but it is difficult to sum it all up right now. I’m a bit lost for words,” explained a disappointed Prince Boateng. “In the end it is just not enough – especially the way we played in the first half. We have to be present from the first minute to the last. We now have to pull together even quicker and tighter because there are still very important games ahead of us.”herthabsc.com has all of the immediate reaction.

The substitutes: Philipp, Bičakčić, Ozan Kabak, Stiller, Delaney, Nsoki, Bischof, Tohumcu, Asllani

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It was a fitting end to the season at the MEWA ARENA. The draw against Eintracht was almost of secondary importance as we said farewell to a Mainz legend. Daniel Brosinski played his final game for Mainz and he received a standing ovation as he was subbed off in the 71^st minute. The 33,000 fans inside the MEWA ARENA provided a great atmosphere in the season finale. Mainz are finishing the season in eighth place with 46 points.

The facts and figures on VfB’s trip to the Olympiastadion on Saturday (15:30 CEST).

Timo can continue to count on Union’s support through his recovery.