BL, MD21: FC Bayern München 1 - 1 Hamburg SV

[Vargas_4]

We can't lose focus. We still don't have that 6 point lead. We must do excellent and obtain all 3 points to increase the gap.

We can do this. We have to do this.

[Eric]

TO be honest I'm not that happy about Bremen losing.

If we win this title we have to win it on our own and if we NEED slip ups from other teams that's already not so good. And i personally would like to see Bremen in the Champions League next year.

Cause both HSV (withoug VdV then) and Leverkusen have not the class to do well. Remember when HSV got into the champions league 3 years ago ? they lost all 6 games. Leverkusen the same 2 years earlier.

Bremen has international class, so has Schalke. That's the teams I'd like to see in the CL next season again.

BTW it's pretty hard to score against fucking Frankfurt. We should know (0-0 anyone ?.... )

[Oliver_Kahn]

Three days after a gala display in the UEFA Cup against Aberdeen, Bayern return to Bundesliga action with the chance to extend their lead at the top of the standings and put distance between themselves and another dangerous rival. Victory over Hamburg at the Allianz Arena on Sunday (Live in English from 4.45 pm on FCB.tv Web Radio) would kill two birds with one stone in the quest for a 21st German title.

“Hamburg are in a different class compared to Aberdeen,” coach Ottmar Hitzfeld pointed out ahead of the showdown with the side in third. HSV are currently six points behind Bayern, so defeat would seriously dent any title ambitions of their own. Furthermore, after second-placed Werder Bremen’s surprise defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, a win for the men from Munich could stretch their lead to a reassuring six points.

Cool heads

“Hamburg keep it very tight and always try for a clean sheet. It’ll be the kind of match where we need a lot of patience,” Hitzfeld continued. Sunday’s visitors boast the second meanest defence in the section after Bayern with just 15 goals conceded, “so we’ll need cool heads and tactical intelligence,“ the 59-year-old concluded.

“You can’t just play carefree stuff and breeze past them, we’ll need to be smart and play thoughtful football.“ The right blend will be a prerequisite against one of the Bundesliga’s founding clubs. Aside from a well-organised back line, HSV boast “a couple of dangerous strikers,” Hitzfeld warned, “and we mustn’t allow them to get going. We need to concentrate for the full 90 minutes. We can’t allow ourselves any period of weakness.“

Six-pointer

Uli Hoeneß understands the pivotal nature of the latest north v south showdown. “Every game is a six-pointer until the title race is over. HSV have played very well recently and are still in it at the top. A win would be good, otherwise we’re still only three points clear,” the Bayern manager admonished.

Bayern will be boosted by the return of Franck Ribéry from a hamstring strain. The Frenchman is part of the matchday squad for only the second time since the winter break, although Hitzfeld has not yet decided whether to start with his creative superstar: “I’ll make the decision on Sunday.“

HSV aiming high

The General is still without Martin Demichelis, currently working his way back from a torn calf muscle. Bernd Dreher will sit on the bench as the number two keeper as Michael Rensing is sidelined with flu. Willy Sagnol is rested, with Jan Schlaudraff and Breno not making the cut.

HSV won on both their last visits to the Allianz Arena and have no intention of rolling over and surrendering the points this time. “I’ve always said Bayern have the best team this season and will win the league, but we’re not going to Munich to hand out presents. We intend to take something from the game,” respected coach Huub Stevens declared.

Bayern matchday squad: Kahn, Dreher, Lucio, Van Buyten, Lell, Lahm, Jansen, Ribéry, Altintop, Zé Roberto, Ottl, Van Bommel, Sosa, Schweinsteiger, Kroos, Toni, Podolski, Klose

Unavailable: Demichelis (calf), Rensing (flu), Sagnol, Schlaudraff, Breno, Fürstner (omitted)

Referee: Lutz Wagner (Hofheim)

Bayern’s record in the fixture: P42 W31 D6 L5 F108 A39

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The match will be televised live from those TV channels:

ATV Austria
Bundesliga 1
C+ Futbol
DigitAlb SuperSport 3
Dubai Sport 2
Federalna TV
NTV+ Football
Premiere HD
Premiere Sport Portal
Setanta Sports 2
Sky Calcio 10
Sky Super Calcio
Sport 1 (Ned) 2/H only
Sport 1 (Ukr)
Sport 5+
SportKlub (Hungary)
SportKlub (Poland)
SportKlub (Serbia)
SuperSport 2 [Hellas]
TPS Star
Viasat Sport 2

[Podolski]

does setenta sports show all bayerns matches live now?

[puppy]

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Confirmed line-up's:

[Oliver_Kahn]

Lell wtf ??

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Originally Posted by Oliver_Kahn

Lell wtf ??

What's up with Jansen and Sagnol?

[Dragoen]

Lell? lol!

Why not Lahm on the right and Jansen on the left? Well anyway it would more likely see Hamburg on equal points with us than Bayern away with six points.

[Trim]

Judging by the 4-5-1 formation, HSV have come to Munich to defend obviously.

[Dragoen]

uhm the HSV always plays 4-5-1 since Stevens arrived and they always defend.^^
Seems like both Ribery and VdV are sitting on the bench. Let's see who will be the better sub.

[Dragoen]

Trocheeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
0:1 Hamburg


instant reaction from Hitzfeld. Schweinsteiger off Ribery on

[Vargas_4]

Come on. We have to get all 3 pts!!!

[Dragoen]

1:1 Ze Roberto assist: Ribery