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To face Bayern Munich twice in a row is an unenviable destiny for all Bundesliga clubs, but after the draw of the semi-finals of the DFB Cup, it is the one that hit the Werder Bremen, whose undefeated title in 2019 is at stake.
While kids across the country will gorge on chocolate over the Easter weekend, Bayern will be hoping to feast on several points as their trophy hunt continues.
Still aiming to double the World Cup World Cup, Bayern have a one-point advantage in the Bundesliga race ahead of the weekend and know that any slippage could be costly.
"The season has been funny and a lot has already happened," said Manuel Neuer, who spoke Wednesday with the press, despite an injury that has spread him to the point. 39, at the beginning of May. "We have to stay focused, we are at the top of the table and have to keep playing as we did in our last games."
Manuel Neuer will miss the match due to injury
Since the 2-1 win of the 13th match against Bremen earlier this season, the German record holders have lost only two points in the league: a 3-1 defeat by Leverkusen and a 1-1 draw against Freiburg.
While Neuer had set a "realistic goal" to return for the match of the 33rd day against RB Leipzig, the undisputed number one also explained exactly what Bayern expects from him during the season final. "We have to give everything until the end of the season to finish in front of Dortmund and reach the final of the DFB Cup."
While it's not unfair to suggest that Bayern gives priority to a seventh consecutive league title to prevent Borussia Dortmund from getting a foot in the door, success in the Cup will be more important for Bremen considering from his nightmare.
The charges of Florian Kohfeldt have not yet lost a match since the beginning of the year, but after the double hold with the German record holders, they travel to Düsseldorf before facing Dortmund, Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig in their last three games.
At one point from Hoffenheim, Bremen's hopes of qualifying for Europe by placing in the top six are still alive, but the cup is undoubtedly their best course in continental competition. On Wednesday they will welcome the Bavarians to the Weser Stadion, but they will have to go to Munich first.
Werder Bremen by Florian Kohfeldt has not been beaten yet in 2019
"It's always nice to come back to Munich, but I do not expect a special reception [from the Bayern fans]"Veteran striker Claudio Pizarro told the press before adding insolently:" If I have the chance to play, it may not be as nice for them. "
Although nice is certainly not a word that can be used to describe Werder's newest trips to the south. Bayern have won their last seven home games against Bremen, the most recent, by a cumulative score of 17-0.
Nevertheless, the team of Florian Kohfeldt wants to reverse the situation. Pizarro admitted that "it would not be easy" to take three points from his former camp, but this thought delighted the veteran.
"Everything is possible," continued the Peruvian, to whom Bayern entrusted the role of ambbadador of the club at the end of his career. "Our team is full of confidence, everyone can see how we play and produce as a collective, I think Bayern knows it will not be easy, it would be a huge source of joy if we could do it as a team. that Werder – after all Bayern could still be champions. "
Elsewhere in day 29
– Borussia Dortmund will travel to Freiburg in order to keep their title hopes. All eyes will be on the selection of Lucien Favre, given the list of injuries and nervousness against Mainz.
– After their surprise win at Eintracht Frankfurt, Augsburg will welcome his teammates from the Bundesliga, Stuttgart. A victory for Martin Schmidt's players would ensure another season in the high flight. For Stuttgart, this may be their last chance to avoid the playoffs.
– Hertha Berlin will play its first game since the announcement of the resignation of Pal Dardai, the coach and fan favorite, from his post at the end of the season. Hertha hopes to win again after five straight home defeats against Hannover.
29th Day Matches (CEST Hours)
– Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen (Saturday, 3.30 pm)
– Bayer Leverkusen against Nuremberg
– Augsburg vs Stuttgart
– Mainz against Fortuna Düsseldorf
– Gladbach against RB Leipzig (Saturday, 6.30 pm)
– Schalke against Hoffenheim (Saturday, 8.30 pm)
– Freiburg against Borussia Dortmund (Sunday, 15.30)
– Hertha Berlin vs Hanover (Sunday, 18.00)
– Wolfsburg c. Eintracht Frankfurt (monday at 8.30 pm)
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