Rheinsüd Cologne before crucial games: On to the last round of the season!

Rheinsüd Cologne before crucial games: On to the last round of the season!

Whit Monday is approaching, and that means an important duel against SV Schönenbach for FC Rheinsüd Köln. After an intense season, this encounter is at the top of the list of challenges for Cologne, who have big plans for the last remaining games. After a disappointing 3-1 defeat against SC Blau-Weiß Köln, coach Stefan Krämer is determined to emerge from the season on a positive note. It's important to use the quality of the team and achieve a strong finale. At the end of the season there are still three games on the schedule: another against Schönenbach, as well as matches against Altenberg and in the cup, as Fupa reports.

The first leg against Schönenbach, where Rheinsüd lost 0-2, leaves some questions unanswered. How will the team present themselves on Monday? Krämer is hoping for support and a passionate comeback from his players against the fourth-placed team in the table, who have shown individual class this year but are currently only focused on the freestyle. Schönenbacher's last defeat against Bergfried Leverkusen-Steinbüchel (1:3) will put additional pressure on the team led by coach Wolfgang Görgens.

The previous encounters

When you look at Schönenbach's last games, it becomes clear that despite a desolate first half against Rheinsüd, they were able to win in the catch-up game. This 3:2 represents a liberation for SV Schönenbach in the new year. Key players such as goalkeeper Frederic Löhe and the accurate Waldemar Kilb contributed significantly to this success. The course of the game showed the entire spectrum - from a lot of ball losses and little offensive pressure in the first half to a clear upswing after halftime.

Görgens' tactical change turned out to be a stroke of luck. After a 0-1 deficit by Nik Ortner, Schönenbach turned the game around and was able to win the game with late goals, which should be good for the players' self-confidence. The question remains: Can the Schönenbachers maintain this form or will Rheinsüd use the chance to take revenge for the first leg defeat? This remains to be seen next Sunday.

A look into the future

Looking at the table, Schönenbach made another leap in this game and the gap to league leaders Marialinden is now only seven points. Their next challenge is on Sunday against Germania Zündorf, the current bottom team. In this starting position, a successful run could help to use the tailwind for the remaining games.

However, the cards for Rheinsüd are not bad either. Coach Krämer remains optimistic and believes in the strength of his team. The Cologne team have big plans and are determined to end the season on a positive note. At a time when coaching changes are still an issue in the 1st Bundesliga, it is important to trust your own team. The current trend shows that coaching changes in the Bundesliga since the 1963/1964 season can have a significant impact on the teams' performance, as Statista shows.

The game on Whit Monday promises pure excitement! All football enthusiasts in Cologne and the surrounding area are warmly invited to loudly support the teams and experience a real football festival.