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Bundesliga Bulletin: Gladbach leave Bayern Munich seven points adrift

  • December 08, 2019

Good week for: The Bundesliga, Lucien Favre, Jadon Sancho, Jonathan Schmid, Timo Werner, Ramy Bensebaini

Bad week for: Bayern, Wolfsburg, Florian Kohfeldt, Cologne, Javi Martinez

The lowdown:

— Gladbach secured a stunning comeback win against Bayern Munich to stay top of the table, and seven points clear of the defending champions. Having been outplayed in the first half, the visitors emerged stronger in the second after going a goal down. Hero of the day was Ramy Bensebaini. The Algerian left back scored a powerful header and then a last-minute penalty that saw Javi Martinez sent off. For the second week in a row, Bayern were left wondering how they lost a game. Gladbach and Marco Rose, meanwhile, feel pretty good about life at the top.

— Dortmund found their groove again, smashing Fortuna Düsseldorf who now look a side in trouble. Marco Reus and Jadon Sancho both scored two and assisted one in a breakout second half from the home side. Wearing a slick all black kit dedicated to the city’s mining heritage, Dortmund left the visitors chasing shadows. The win puts them two points clear of Bayern, and five off Gladbach. Now they just need to stay consistent.

— Christian Streich deserves yet another medal for yet another season of defying the odds. Granted there’s a way to go, but Freiburg are fifth with the Christmas break not far away. Jonathan Schmid from a set-piece proved enough for the club that now has one more point than Bayern. Augsburg also deserve credit for upsetting the odds, albeit on a different level. Martin Schmidt has done a great job with a limited squad and the team are firmly placed in the middle of the table after beating a previously resurgent Mainz side.

Fußball Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund - Fortuna Düsseldorf

Dortmund’s special and limited kit broke the club’s website

— Union Berlin’s win against Cologne was a result of yet another solid performance from the hosts. It was also a reminder that despite Cologne’s rich history, it’s Union who look far more at home in Germany’s top flight. Under Urs Fischer, the club have won their last four home games without conceding. They now have seven more points than their Berlin rivals Hertha and are just five points off Bayern Munich. What a season so far for the newcomers.

— With Gladbach leading the table, there hasn’t been much room to talk about the side in second but RB Leipzig may well win the title this season. They have given themselves a great chance, thanks largely to Julian Nagelsmann’s ability to manage his team, in particular Timo Werner. The German striker just keeps scoring, and two more against Hoffenheim helped them on their way to their fifth straight win. Watch out.

The quotes:

“What can I say about it? I’m a goalkeeper.”
Manuel Neuer on Bayern Munich’s poor chance-conversion rate

“Whoever plays good football needs a good pitch.”
Bayer Leverkusen’s Peter Bosz

“This is something for the ages. On December 7, 2019, Freiburg were ahead of Bayern Munich after matchday 14. That’s great for a historical follow-up.”
Freiburg’s Christian Streich

“It’s a bit annoying because I don’t like to talk much.”
Jonathan Schmid on all the interviews he had to do after his goal

“It’s Christmas, it’s in the club shop. It’s a great Christmas present. It was appropriate for today. After the home win I was in a great mood, and then I’m game for anything. It’s the second Advent, three points, nice jumper – everything fits.”
Augsburg’s Martin Schmidt on his choice of attire for the press conference

“Work is on the to-do list. And Swabians love to work.”
Jürgen Klinsmann, who grew up in and around the region of Swabia, on how the next few weeks look for Hertha Berlin 

1. Bundesliga | SV Werder Bremen v SC Paderborn 07 | Enttäuschung (0:1)

For a side many thought would be pushing for Europe, Bremen are in trouble

The stats:

— Dortmund have scored in each of their last 31 Bundesliga home games (87 goals). That’s a club record.

— Four of Union’s last seven goals have been Sebastian Andersson headers.

— Jonathan Schmid’s direct free kick for Freiburg against Wolfsburg was the eighth direct free kick goal of Schmid’s career. No current Bundesliga player has scored more.

— Bayern have now lost 21 games in Mönchengladbach. The record champions have not lost more games anywhere else.

— RB Leipzig had 25 shots on goal against Hoffenheim, a record high for them this season.

— Thorgan Hazard is now the all-time leading Belgian goalscorer in the Bundesliga with 34 goals.

— Claudio Pizarro is the first Bundesliga player to have faced 38 different opponents.

The weird:

The VAR saga will endure, but late on Sunday Paderborn felt the joy of the technology working in their favor. In an otherwise drab game, Paderborn stole a late win in curious fashion. A long-range shot deflected off Streli Mamba to land at the feet of Sven Michel, who tapped in. The original decision was offside, but the VAR stepped in and noticed that Bremen defender Gebre Selassie was keeping Mamba onside and so the goal was given, which allowed Paderborn to seal just their second win of the season. Michel and the Paderborn fans were sent into delirium, proving that the technology can be a hero and not always the villain. 

  • Union Berlin - Cologne (Getty Images/Bongarts/M. Hitij)

    Bundesliga Matchday 14: In pictures

    Union Berlin 2 – 0 Cologne

    A fourth consecutive home win without conceding a goal has Union Berlin looking up the table as they stretched the gap to their opponents, in the last relegation place, to 11 points. These two met in the 2. Bundesliga last season but the hosts looked a class above. Top scorer Sebastian Andersson powered in a first half header before rolling in a finish after the break. Cologne haven’t won in six.

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    Bundesliga Matchday 14: In pictures

    Werder Bremen 0-1 Paderborn

    The visitors stole three points after some very late drama. Bremen had edged the game in terms of chances but looked to be heading towards two points dropped when Sven Michel diverted home a ball deflected off teammate Streli Mamba. Referee Sascha Stegemann said offside, but the VAR spotted Gebre Selassie keeping Michel onside and Paderborn had their second win of the season.

  • Fußball Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund - Fortuna Düsseldorf (Getty Images/Bongarts/M. Rose)

    Bundesliga Matchday 14: In pictures

    Borussia Dortmund 5-0 Fortuna Düsseldorf

    Playing all in black in a special “steel and coal” jersey dedicated to the city’s mining heritage, Lucien Favre’s Dortmund dug deep to deliver precisely the performance they needed. Fortuna Düsseldorf made life rather easy for them though, sitting deep all game, and eventually capitulating as the second half turned into a rout. Jadon Sancho scored twice, set one up, and had another disallowed.

  • 1. Bundesliga | Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Bayern München | Torjubel (2:1) (Reuters/R. Orlowski)

    Bundesliga Matchday 14: In pictures

    Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 Bayern Munich

    The league leaders stay top of the table, and consign Bayern Munich to seventh place in the Bundesliga. Left back Ramy Bensebaini scored both of Gladbach’s goals, the winner being a late penalty. Bayern had more of the ball and probably the better of the chances, but maybe the writing was on the wall when Robert Lewandowski couldn’t find the target for a third weekend in the Bundesliga.

  • Bundesliga RB Leipzig gegen TSG Hoffenheim (Getty Images/AFP/O. Andersen)

    Bundesliga Matchday 14: In pictures

    RB Leipzig 3-1 Hoffenheim

    Julian Nagelsmann got the better of his old club, retaining second spot in the table. Until Gladbach’s late winner, they were set to take the lead outright. Timo Werner’s exceptional scoring run endures, as he netted twice to reach 15 in 14 Bundesliga games this season. He’s laid on another five for good measure.

  • 1. Bundesliga | Bayer 04 Leverkusen v FC Schalke 04 | Torjubel (1:0) (Getty Images/Bongarts/C. Koepsel)

    Bundesliga Matchday 14: In pictures

    Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Schalke

    Lucas Alario scored both of Leverkusen’s goals as the Werkself extended their impressive run of form to three wins and a draw in their last four in the Bundesliga. They move up to sixth in the process, also drawing level on points with Schalke. The Royal Blues netted late to keep their hosts honest, but couldn’t snatch a point.

  • 1. Bundesliga | SC Freiburg vs VfL Wolfsburg | Torjubel (1:0) (picture-alliance/dpa/P. Seeger)

    Bundesliga Matchday 14: In pictures

    Freiburg 1-0 Wolfsburg

    When you play Freiburg, try never to foul. For a second consecutive week, Jonathan Schmid scored a peachy free kick with his cultured right boot. This time, though, the Strasbourg sharpshooter’s efforts secured three points for his team. Freiburg now have an impressive 25 points. Almost out of the relegation fight, months ahead of schedule, when do they graduate into genuine European hopefuls?

  • Fußball Bundesliga FC Augsburg - Mainz 05 (Bongarts/Getty Images)

    Bundesliga Matchday 14: In pictures

    Augsburg 2-1 Mainz

    Mainz took the early lead in the north of Bavaria, only for Augsburg to draw level before the break. Marco Richter missed an open goal before later converting from close range. In the second period, Florian Niederlechner converted a penalty won by Ruben Vargas to bag the points for the hosts. Augsburg leapfrog Mainz in the table in the process and now have 17 points to Mainz’s 15.

  • Fußball Bundesliga 14. Spieltag | Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Hertha BSC | TOR Hertha (Getty Images/Bongarts/A. Scheuber)

    Bundesliga Matchday 14: In pictures

    Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 Hertha Berlin

    Jürgen Klinsmann looked set for a first win after his big move to the German capital when Hertha took a 2-0 lead against the hosts only to cede it in the last half hour. Frankfurt may feel hard done by too, given a disallowed goal and several late chances to pinch all three points. Hertha and Klinsi have a tough December in store with games against Freiburg, Leverkusen and Gladach.

    Author: Mark Hallam


Article source: https://www.dw.com/en/bundesliga-bulletin-gladbach-leave-bayern-munich-seven-points-adrift/a-51577658?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

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