This victory is a milestone on the way to the European Cup! Three days after the unfortunate loss of the cup (1-2) in Leipzig, Union turned the tables and won 2-1 (0-0) at RB.
Probably the best substitution of the season. The Irons are 0:1 behind (Poulsen/46th), then Sven (Tor-)Michel comes in the 85th minute. The attacker is there 21 seconds later and heads a Becker cross into the goal to make it 1-1 (86′).
The winter newcomer from Paderborn: “We’re always told in training that we should walk on the first post. It worked very well today.”
And it gets even better! Becker passes flat in the middle to Michel, but he does not close the ball, but puts his heel on Behrens, who is also a substitute. The striker shoots from eleven meters – 2: 1 (89th). Michel on his stroke of genius: “The right foot is not my strong foot, so I saw that Kevin was running away in the back and tried to put it down on him.” Strong!
The cup revenge was successful. And the Köpenicker have earned an excellent position for the last three games of the season. Even fourth place in the Champions League is only four points away! Premier class, Europa League and Conference League – everything is possible.
Michel: “If we keep going like this, we’ll qualify.” For whatever competition. Captain Christopher Trimmel promises: “We won’t give up.” In the last three games, Fürth and Bochum are waiting at home. In between we go to Freiburg.
The fourth Bundesliga win in a row is not undeserved. Already at the break, the Irons are ahead in shots on goal (8-0) and corners (3-0).
Gates? Fall in the second part of the game, but first on the Leipzig side. Nkunku crosses into the penalty area, Prömel saves with a header right in front of Poulsen’s feet, the striker shoots in quickly and painlessly with his left hand – 0:1, and that only 28 seconds after the restart. Bitter. Just like a missed penalty later (59./Mukiele to Gießelmann).
Union stays tuned – and gets the first points ever at RB.
