VfB Stuttgart Setzt auf Neuanordnung im Bundesliga-Duell gegen Augsburg Der VfB Stuttgart tritt in der Bundesliga gegen den FC Augsburg an, nachdem der Club im Europa-League-Endspiel gegen Porto ausgeschieden ist. Trainer Sebastian Hoeneß hat nach der Niederlage entschieden, seine Startelf stark zu verändern. Im Vergleich zur vorherigen Partie gegen Porto wurden fünf Positionen in der Aufstellung umgestellt. Luca Jaquez, Ramon Hendriks, Atakan Karazor, Bilal El Khannouss und Ermedin Demirovic wurden durch Finn Jeltsch, Lorenz Assignon, Chema Andres, Nikolas Nartey und Tiago Tomas ersetzt. Damit kehrt Hoeneß zur Viererkette zurück, während Jamie Leweling, der angeschlagen ist, nicht im Kader steht. Die neue Aufstellung des VfB Stuttgart lautet: Nübel in der Torlinie, Assignon, Chabot, Jeltsch und Mittelstädt in der Abwehr. Im Mittelfeld spielen Chema, Stiller, Tomas, Nartey und Führich. Deniz Undav ist der einzige Stürmer in der Startelf, während Ex-Augsburger Demirovic auf der Bank sitzt. Stammkeeper Alexander Nübel bleibt wie gewohnt im Kasten. Die Niederlage gegen Porto hat den VfB Stuttgart schwer getroffen, doch der Trainer betont, dass die Mannschaft trotzdem bereit ist, im Bundesliga-Duell gegen Augsburg eine gute Leistung zu zeigen. „Wir sind enttäuscht über die Niederlage, aber überzeugt, dass wir mit der gezeigten Geschlossenheit und Intensität Punkte sammeln können“, sagte Hoeneß. Personell bleibt die Situation unklar, da der Verein keine weiteren Informationen über Verletzungen preisgab. Die Mannschaft muss nun auf den 27. Spieltag der Bundesliga fokussieren, um den Klassenkampf in der Bundesliga zu gewinnen. Mit einem Sieg gegen Augsburg könnte der VfB Stuttgart auf Platz drei der Tabelle rutschen.#vfB_stuttgart #europa_league #dfb_pokal #fc_augsburg #sebastian_hoene
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Faces Bayern Munich in Bundesliga Clash Amid Charity Drive and Olympic Bid Bayer 04 Leverkusen is set to host FC Bayern Munich in a crucial Bundesliga match, with the Werkself aiming to extend its unbeaten streak against the Bavarian giants. The encounter, scheduled for Saturday, carries significant implications as Bayern Munich leads the league by 11 points, but Leverkusen hopes to exploit recent vulnerabilities in the defending champions’ performance. A win or draw could keep Leverkusen’s home record against Bayern perfect, a feat they have achieved in two of their last three league matches at the BayArena. The matchday also features a charity initiative, with Leverkusen fans encouraged to donate food and hygiene products to the Tafel Leverkusen e.V. organization. Collection points will be set up at the BayArena before the game, allowing supporters to contribute to the cause. The club has already expressed gratitude for the anticipated donations, emphasizing the importance of the partnership with the local charity. A separate highlight of the day is a half-time talk involving local mayors and officials discussing the region’s bid for the 2036, 2040, and 2044 Olympic Games. The “KölnRheinRuhr” region, which includes Leverkusen and Cologne, is vying for the hosting rights, with the Oberbürgermeister of Leverkusen and Cologne set to address fans during the break. The event will be accompanied by special banners and flags promoting the Olympic bid, with Leverkusen’s stadium set to host football matches and Cologne planning to stage 17 sports and para-sports events. Statistically, Leverkusen and Bayern Munich are among the most pass-heavy teams in the Bundesliga, with Aleix Garcia and Joshua Kimmich leading the league in completed passes.#fc_bayern_munich #bayer_04_leverkusen #dfb_pokal #tafel_leverkusen_e_v #koelnrheinruhr
FC St. Pauli's Match Against Borussia Mönchengladbach: Key Insights and Upcoming Fixtures The FC St. Pauli team is set for a crucial match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, with a successful performance expected to secure a relaxed weekend for the club. The game, scheduled for the 26th round of the Bundesliga season, will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike. Borussia Mönchengladbach, the home team, has a strong record in the league, with 14 wins and only five losses in their 25 matches so far. However, their performance in the Bundesliga has been more balanced, with seven wins, eight draws, and four losses. The last encounter between the two teams took place in the DFB-Pokal, where Mönchengladbach emerged victorious. Fans hope for a repeat of that result. The match will be officiated by Daniel Schlager, a FIFA referee known for his distinctive hairstyle. Schlager has previously worked with FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga, where he officiated six matches, including three wins for the club. His most recent game against Borussia Mönchengladbach ended in a goalless draw at the Borussia-Park. Other Bundesliga matches on the same day include VfB Stuttgart's Europa League clash against FC Porto, where Stuttgart faced a challenging start. Despite a goal from Deniz Undav in the 40th minute, Porto's tactical adjustments and physical play led to a 2-1 victory. SC Freiburg's match against KRC Genk also ended in a 0-1 defeat after a disallowed goal from Manzambi. The 1. FSV Mainz 05, participating in the Conference League, drew 0-0 with Sigma Olomouc, while VfB Stuttgart's match against RB Leipzig remains a key fixture.#borussia_mnchengladbach #fc_st_pauli #dfb_pokal #daniel_schlager #patrick_ittrich
