Alexander Blessin and Martijn Kaars


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As of: November 20, 2025 5:24 p.m

FC St. Pauli is currently in free fall. It is essential to score points against Union Berlin if Hamburg wants to avoid falling deep into the relegation vortex. The podcast hosts Tobi Schäfer and Jens Walbrodt discuss whether St. Pauli can withstand the pressure. Is there perhaps even a win against Union?

After a strong start to the season, the Kiez-Kickers have lost seven Bundesliga games in a row. There has never been a longer dry spell in the club’s Bundesliga history. As a result, the Hamburg team slipped into the bottom of the table. One reason is the lame offensive: hardly any team needs as many shots to score a goal as St. Pauli.

Martijn Kaars the Hopeful?

Martijn Kaars was one of the top scorers in the second division last season. The Dutchman then moved from Magdeburg to Hamburg – but is still waiting for his first goal for St. Pauli. Tobi and Jens discuss what role he plays in the club’s current situation.

The 11th matchday – who has what pressure?

Tobi Schäfer and Jens Walbrodt also discuss how great the pressure is for the Bundesliga teams – for example for BVB after the sobering draw in Hamburg. Dortmund has to play in the home game against VfB Stuttgart, which has in some ways been a fearful opponent for BVB in recent years.

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