While FC Schalke 04 was able to end the horror series of 30 consecutive games without a win against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (4-0), BVB shortened the gap to the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win in the top game against RB Leipzig . Both games got a lot of media coverage. The press reviews on the Bundesliga.
FC Schalke 04 – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
WAZ: “Three goals by Matthew Hoppe and a goal by Amine Harit in the 4-0 win against Hoffenheim save Schalke from the nightmare series without a win. Schalke has a moment of sigh of relief. Maybe even the turning point, but the next few weeks have to show that Relegation it will be a marathon. At the beginning there is: Schalke won a Bundesliga game. “
ruhr24.de: “Schalke 04 can only breathe a sigh of relief: Now the ketchup effect has to follow.”
kicker: “Historical Hoppe on Choupo-Motting’s footsteps. Hoppe, who previously scored only once in 16 games in the Regionalliga West, is now the youngest three-packer in Bundesliga history after only five Bundesliga appearances. Three goals in A Schalke player hadn’t managed a league game for over six years. The last one to succeed was Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on December 6, 2014 in a 4-0 win in Stuttgart. “
Picture: “VICTORY SENSATION! Millions of people thought of a technical error on Saturday afternoon when they looked at their televisions, tablets and smartphones – but yes, it really is true: SCHALKE WON A BUNDESLIGA GAME!”
Spiegel: “The historical negative record is no longer an issue, Schalke just got around the corner with their victory over Hoffenheim. It’s only a small step to stay in the league – but at least it’s a step.”
Southgerman newspaper: “The end of a long nightmare. After 30 games without a win, Schalke can celebrate again – this is mainly due to Matthew Hoppe, Amine Harit and weak Hoffenheimers. Even staying up in the league no longer seems illusory.”
ntv.de: “Matthew Hoppe has his place in the history of FC Schalke 04. The striker, who was promoted from the regional league out of necessity, scores three times against Hoffenheim. And thus ensures that the Royal Blues do not become the worst team in Bundesliga history.”
RTL.de: “A Schalke miracle happened. No, today is not the opposite day. Today a royal blue miracle happened. After 30 winless Bundesliga games in a row, FC Schalke 04 actually won again – and not only relieved themselves a bit from the curse of no victory , but also made Tasmania Berlin happy. “
RB Leipzig – BVB
Ruhr news: “The return of BVB football at 3-1 in Leipzig. Borussia Dortmund reports back after tough weeks. Haaland makes the difference at 3-1 in Leipzig, Hummels and Reus set the BVB direction.”
WAZ: “I’m back with BVB and Haaland. BVB is playing the best half in a long time – and deservedly won the top game at RB Leipzig 3-1. Erling Haaland scores twice.”
kicker: “Borussia Dortmund outsmarted RB Leipzig and landed an important three in section two thanks to strong defensive work and an offensive performance explosion.”
Picture: “Borussia conjures up Leipzig! Three dream attacks are enough to fend off the takeover of the five-year Bundesliga club. And to win yourself back up towards Bavaria.”
Spiegel: “In Leipzig, thanks to Erling Haaland and Marco Reus, BVB are showing their best performance in months. Mats Hummels is no less important, who hit the core of the problem with his criticism of the style of play.”
Southgerman newspaper: “The great Norwegian is back. Thanks to an outstanding Erling Haaland in the second half, BVB wins 3-1 in Leipzig. With the victory against their direct competitors, Borussia remains in the title fight.”
ntv.de: “When in doubt, Erling Haaland. Borussia Dortmund needs 45 minutes to find their way into the top Bundesliga game at RB Leipzig. Then Erling Haaland is wide awake too, who screwed his quota to” 25 in 25 “.”
RTL.de: “Perfect BVB humiliates Leipzig. FC Bayern remain leaders in the Bundesliga despite the 2-3 defeat in Mönchengladbach. The Munich team can thank Borussia Dortmund. After a furious second half at RB Leipzig, BVB humiliated the Bayern pursuers in their living room with 3: 1. “
– .
