Relegation battle at Werder
This ultra action caused Werder’s turnaround
Mar 2, 2026 – 7:08 a.mReading time: 2 minutes
So important three points: Werder wins the relegation duel against Heidenheim and reconciles with their fans. At least for now the mood is good again.
Even before the ball rolled in the Weserstadion, it was clear: this afternoon on Saturday would be different. A capo from the Bremen Ultras spoke to the approximately 40,000 spectators over the stadium microphone for four minutes – and swore fans and the team to stick together in the relegation battle. Ended shortly afterwards Werder Bremen With a 2-0 win against 1. FC Heidenheim, they ended their streak of 13 games without a win.
“It won’t do us any good if we tear ourselves to pieces now,” the singer shouted to the supporters. The team is unsettled enough, now they need support. “There is no rift. We want solidarity.” The campaign was coordinated with the club – and it worked.
The fans pushed their team forward throughout the entire season. No sign of whistles or protests. Instead, loud support – even after missed opportunities. “The fans and team rocked the game together,” said midfielder Romano Schmid later.
The support from the ranks paid off. After a goalless first half, winter loanee Jovan Milosevic (57′) gave Bremen the lead with a header – prepared by Schmid. In the final phase, Werder made everything clear. The bottom of the table from Heidenheim hardly found any means against the determined Bremen team.
The unusual fan speech was a reaction to the events of the previous week. After the 1-2 defeat at FC St. Pauli, Ultras stopped the players on the way to the visitors’ block – out of fear of escalations. An internal meeting followed in the days that followed. The message: Only together can we fight the relegation battle.
Managing director Clemens Fritz spoke of a “great sign”. Coach Daniel Thioune was also impressed by the atmosphere. For the first time in weeks, relief could be felt again in the Weserstadion.
In terms of sport, the situation is still serious. The win against Heidenheim does not change the precarious situation in the table. But that afternoon the focus was on one thing in particular: the demonstrative solidarity between the curve and the team.
Or, as goalscorer Milosevic said: “Finally everyone is laughing here again.”
