🤯 Unbelievable: the defending champions lose their fourth match in a row | OneFootball

The Bavarian Clique and Berlin City faced off in a duel that held enormous significance in the tight race for the top 8. Berlin City, the reigning champion, is deep in crisis and was visibly under pressure after three consecutive winless games. The Bavarian Clique, on the other hand, arrived with confidence: the most goal-threatening team in the entire league and in impressive form.

📸 Max Galys

The game was opened by Andrea Hoxha, the Clique's goalkeeper—and simultaneously his team's top scorer and the best assist provider in the entire league. However, despite the Clique's strong start, Berlin City initially turned the game around. Muhammet Sözer and Suad Ak scored, putting the champion of the past season in the lead.

Just before the break, the Clique made a remarkable comeback. After a wonderful chest control, Nedzad Plavci volleyed the ball into the net—a spectacular goal that marked the 2-2 and the halftime score.

After the break, the game clearly belonged to the Bavarian Clique. In the 14th minute, Christopher Bachleitner slotted in after strong work from Nicolas Jann to make it 3-2. Berlin City then took control of the game, but the Clique's defense stood firm—and time and again, it was Hoxha who held onto the lead with strong saves.

In the 18th minute, the turning point came: An error in Berlin's build-up play landed directly at the feet of Justin Sauermilch, who held onto the ball and finished coldly. This visibly shifted the game. It was finally decided in the 24th minute when Bachleitner scored his second goal and sealed the deal.

For Berlin City, the situation is now serious. Four games without a win and the realistic threat of dropping out of the top 8 on the last matchday. The Bavarian Clique, however, continues exactly where they left off last week. With this victory, the Bavarians temporarily jump to third place and secure an excellent position for the season finale thanks to their outstanding goal difference.

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