Finally, the time has come: VfB returns to the international stage and faces Real Madrid in a competitive match for the first time in its club history.
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All about the next opponent: Interview with Real Madrid blog La Libreta de Mou
The first Champions League game is just around the corner, and we’re up against none other than the defending champions, Real Madrid. To get an idea of how things are looking for the team from Madrid, we spoke to the Real Madrid blog La Libreta de Mou.
A Victory for the Spirit
Breaking the spell instead of breaking down: In Mönchengladbach, VfB earns their first three points of the season through an improved performance, allowing them to approach the upcoming matches against the two Champions League finalists with more ease.
When We Gave Mainz an Inch and Nearly Lost Our Heads
Once again, VfB let a lead slip in the Bundesliga, this time an even bigger one than in Freiburg, and dropped points in the end. The team is currently lacking stability—especially mentally.
All about the next opponent: Interview with Mainz supporters Jessica and Felicitas
The home debut awaits, and VfB wants to carry the momentum from the Cup Match into the matchup against Mainz 05. Jessica as well as Felicitas from the Mainz 05 Fan Podcast “Die Hinterhofsänger” answer how things are looking for Mainz.
All about the next game: Mainz at home
In the home game against Mainz, VfB aims to correct the false start in Freiburg. However, it probably won’t be as easy as it was in Münster.
New Arrival with the Red Stripe: Ameen Al-Dakhil
This week, VfB signed the long-awaited right-footed center-back Ameen Al-Dakhil. However, opinions about him vary, partly because of his long injury layoff. We inquired about him in Burnley and Belgium and will give you an assessment.
Rotated into the second round
After a disappointing start to the Bundesliga season, VfB has effortlessly advanced to the second round of the cup. In a 5–0 victory in Münster, the team was not heavily challenged but showed that they have regained the right attitude.
New Arrival with the Red Stripe: El Bilal Touré
VfB still wasn’t satisfied with their offensive lineup: Just over a week before the transfer window closed, El Bilal Touré arrived at the Neckar from Europa League winner Atalanta Bergamo on Friday. Let us introduce you to our new loan player and try to figure out what role he can play in the already well-stocked offensive lineup of VfB.
Gambled Away
In Freiburg, Sebastian Hoeneß struggled with personnel issues—and drew the wrong conclusions from them. But that doesn’t fully explain the loss of control in the middle of the first half. After all, there was little truly new for the team in this match.