Traditional German football powerhouses, Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach, are sinking into a deep sporting crisis. Werder, after a goalless draw with FC St. Pauli, slid into a position threatened by direct relegation, recording a streak of 13 matches without a win. The situation is equally difficult in Mönchengladbach, where the sporting director is demanding "ruthless accountability" after the seventh consecutive match without a full set of points. Meanwhile, emotions at the bottom of the table were heated by the controversial draw between Heidenheim and VfB Stuttgart.

Werder's Historic Crisis

The club from Bremen is setting an inglorious record of 13 matches without a win and dropped into the relegation zone after the defeat to St. Pauli.

Alarm in Mönchengladbach

Borussia's management demands drastic changes after another defeat; fans are turning their backs on the team.

VAR Scandal in Heidenheim

VfB Stuttgart loses points under controversial circumstances after a video intervention that disallowed a goal in favor of their rivals.

The situation at SV Werder Bremen is becoming critical. After a 1-2 defeat in the derby clash with FC St. Pauli, the club from Bremen recorded the worst streak in its 127-year history, remaining without a win for thirteen matchdays. Fan frustration reached its peak, expressed by the refusal of the traditional post-match meeting with players under the away section. Relegation threatens the club all the more realistically as the squad is systematically weakened by injuries. The coach's latest problem is a muscle injury to Felix Agu, further complicating the defensive situation. Borussia Mönchengladbach finds itself in similarly gloomy spirits. After a 1-2 loss to SC Freiburg, sporting director Rouven Schröder publicly called for a frank and brutal analysis of mistakes. Although coach Eugen Polanski, who replaced Gerardo Seoane in September, still enjoys the official support of the authorities, the atmosphere around the team is thickening. Borussia fans demonstrated their dissatisfaction during the match by turning their backs to the pitch, which the coach accepted with understanding, admitting that in their place, he too would seek a way to express opposition to the team's performance. Werder Bremen, a four-time German champion, was last relegated from the Bundesliga in the 2020/2021 season, returning to the top flight after just one year. Meanwhile, Borussia Mönchengladbach was the league's dominant force in the 1970s, winning five championship titles.The match between bottom-placed FC Heidenheim and VfB Stuttgart had an extraordinary course. The 3-3 draw brought a wave of criticism toward the VAR system. The most controversy was sparked by a decision in the 73rd minute when, after disallowing a goal for Stuttgart, the referee awarded a penalty to Heidenheim for an earlier infringement. Ermedin Demirović, a VfB striker, called himself "the poorest pig on the pitch," questioning the reliability of the offside lines drawn, which deprived his team of victory. „Aktualnie mamy zero pewności siebie i to widać.” (Currently, we have zero confidence and it shows.) — Marco Friedl Despite the unlucky draw, Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt tries to remain optimistic, claiming that "the light is still on in the basement." Nevertheless, being six points away from the playoff spot with ten matches without a win places his team as the main candidate to bid farewell to the top division. 13 — consecutive matches without a win recorded by Werder Bremen Winless Streak: Werder Bremen: 13, Heidenheim: 10, Borussia M'Gladbach: 7

Mentioned People

  • Felix Agu — Werder Bremen defender who suffered a muscle injury.
  • Eugen Polanski — Borussia Mönchengladbach coach, showing understanding for fan protests.
  • Rouven Schröder — Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director demanding changes.
  • Ermedin Demirović — VfB Stuttgart player who criticized the VAR system's refereeing decisions.