Match facts ahead of #SVWBMG
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Foals’ trip to the wohninvest WESERSTADION to face SV Werder Bremen on Saturday, 4th May (15:30 CEST).
During our look back at 2022, we dive into the months of May and June. Alongside the conciliatory ending to a difficult season, these months were marked by solidarity and changes to the coaching staff.
ON THE PITCH
In May, the Foals closed out their Bundesliga season on a high. Despite being outnumbered for 30 minutes in their clash against RB Leipzig, they came out on top 3-1. In the final away game of the season, Borussia earned a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, before celebrating an emphatic 5-1 win over TSG Hoffenheim to end the season. At the end of the match, the club announced that they were parting ways with head coach, Adi Hütter. “After multiple intense and respectful conversations, we have come to the mutual decision to go our separate ways. It is a shame and very sad since I really felt at home here, but unfortunately, the performances on the pitch did not live up to expectations,” said the departing head coach.
STANDOUT MOMENT
On 11th May, the club welcomed the Ukraine national team to BORUSSIA-PARK for a friendly and fundraiser, and in doing so, stood in solidarity and in support for peace. It was the first game for Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion, providing the visitors with useful preparation ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier. Around 20,300 spectators created a special atmosphere with their range of acts of solidarity during the 2-1 win for Ukraine: alongside the constant “Ukraine” chants, blue and yellow were the stand out colours during the special event at the home of the Foals. Mykhailo Mudryk and Oleksandr Pikhalonok netted for the visitors, while Conor Noß was on the scoresheet for the hosts. The match raised around €141,000 and was only one of the many acts by Borussia that supported the people of Ukraine affected by the war.
OFF THE PITCH
Statement:
Daniel Farke: “We want to develop common values here at Borussia and live by them every day - on the training pitch and in every single match. If we manage to do that, we will once again achieve what Borussia has always stood for. There is great unity at the club, with our fantastic fans. They simply want to see a Foal’s team that is courageous and aggressive. They want a team that is not always flawless, but that takes on their opponents with courage. We want to awaken this spirit. If we succeed at that, we will also bag a good position in the league table.”