Rising Above the Relegation Zone
SC Freiburg are holding dear to their place in the top flight of German football. They are currently in the 15th place of the Bundesliga table and a loss could cost them an automatic relegation or a spot in the relegation playoff.
Christian Streich and his team have been on a downturn having not won a single game in their last five matches. They are set on winning their last two domestic meetings, but with Bayern Munich as their opponents, they have to be more aggressive and determined.
They are looking for a victory and a much-needed three points, but reality makes them grounded and just hope for a strong finish ahead of their crucial clash against the 16th placer Hannover. As they face the German champions they would also welcome striker Nils Petersen back.
Freiburg's midfielder Karim Guede encouraged his team to be positive
about their upcoming game with the Bavarians. It's a vital contest
where the outcome will decide their survival.
"We have to focus, score goals and defend together," the naturalized Slovak footballer told the club's official website.
"This is now like two finals that lie ahead. We need the best possible number of points.
"We have had positive experiences at home against Bayern Munich. That has shown us that it is not impossible to score against them. We need to begin with a positive feeling against them."
What could have been a fairy tale ending for Bayern Munich has been turned into a month of miseries with their treble hopes being crashed. Since the announcement of their third consecutive Bundesliga title, the team has been struggling with the loss of some key players due to injuries.
They lost in DFB Pokal quarterfinals to Borrusia Dortmund through a penalty shootout. It was followed by a 2-0 defeat at the BayArena and a huge 3-0 beat down against Barca in the first leg of their semifinal meeting. They might have won in their final match against the Spaniards, but it wasn't enough to send them to Berlin.
The injury-stricken squad looks to be so beaten and dispirited, but Pep Guardiola is firm that they would be closing it strong in their last two games with Freiburg and Mainz 05.
The game is on May 16, 21:30 (GMT+8) at Schwarzwald-Stadion.
SC Freiburg are holding dear to their place in the top flight of German football. They are currently in the 15th place of the Bundesliga table and a loss could cost them an automatic relegation or a spot in the relegation playoff.
Christian Streich and his team have been on a downturn having not won a single game in their last five matches. They are set on winning their last two domestic meetings, but with Bayern Munich as their opponents, they have to be more aggressive and determined.
They are looking for a victory and a much-needed three points, but reality makes them grounded and just hope for a strong finish ahead of their crucial clash against the 16th placer Hannover. As they face the German champions they would also welcome striker Nils Petersen back.
Freiburg's midfielder Karim Guede encouraged his team to be positive
about their upcoming game with the Bavarians. It's a vital contest
where the outcome will decide their survival."We have to focus, score goals and defend together," the naturalized Slovak footballer told the club's official website.
"This is now like two finals that lie ahead. We need the best possible number of points.
"We have had positive experiences at home against Bayern Munich. That has shown us that it is not impossible to score against them. We need to begin with a positive feeling against them."
What could have been a fairy tale ending for Bayern Munich has been turned into a month of miseries with their treble hopes being crashed. Since the announcement of their third consecutive Bundesliga title, the team has been struggling with the loss of some key players due to injuries.
They lost in DFB Pokal quarterfinals to Borrusia Dortmund through a penalty shootout. It was followed by a 2-0 defeat at the BayArena and a huge 3-0 beat down against Barca in the first leg of their semifinal meeting. They might have won in their final match against the Spaniards, but it wasn't enough to send them to Berlin.
The injury-stricken squad looks to be so beaten and dispirited, but Pep Guardiola is firm that they would be closing it strong in their last two games with Freiburg and Mainz 05.
The game is on May 16, 21:30 (GMT+8) at Schwarzwald-Stadion.
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