Borussia Dortmund has lost the lead in the table at Bayern Munich. But the title fight is not as exciting as it is long and it helps the League that has waited for years, says Jörg straw dummy.
With captain Reus back in the success track? BVB holds open the title race
It is the nature of FC Bayern, this club is polarized like no other in the Bundesliga. One is for the FCB, or against him. So this round is likely to have left behind those and many supporters, keep it with in Munich, with a satisfied Smile. And those who are not on the side of the record master, the day all with a deep sigh of relief to have finished. Because the most important message this Saturday was in the afternoon clearly: The championship remains open and extremely exciting.
That doesn’t change the fact that the Munich have taken over due to the better Torverhältnisses the standings. BVB seems to be out of his depth with a lot of work and will, as now, against VfB Stuttgart, to work out. The Trend seems to be for the Borussia reverse.
Dortmund remains the serious competitor
DW-editor Jörg straw bill is hoping for a title fight until season end
So many supporters like this season should have had Borussia Dortmund. Because the majority of football fans in Germany are looking for something other than the seventh championship for Bayern in a row. Borussia Dortmund is the only serious opponent of the Munich – but at least there is still a after the 25. Round. It was in the past few years, each very different. Bayern were always made out to be unreachable, finished the season with 25 points and is ahead by two.
The feeling of tension in the championship race, then, is an almost forgotten experience. In light of the recent shockingly weak the Dortmund performance, they seemed to vanish again. But the BVB considers that the continued resistance and there is hope that this condition persists even longer. Also because Munich are charged, in contrast to the Dortmund still in three competitions and, accordingly, physically.
Huge Pent-Up Demand
Not least, this battle is also conducive to the Reputation of the Bundesliga abroad. With a thrilling relegation battle, or the intense struggle for the international courts is a large interest to maintain. Let alone it is possible to sustainably position themselves in new markets. The battle for the Cup is, and remains, the most Important thing that has to offer a football League. And it is precisely here that the Bundesliga is in terms of voltage, compared to the English Premier League or the Spanish La Liga pent-up demand.
A real duel for the German championship, an unpredictable outcome of the season, and more successful protagonists to increase the value and Reputation of the League. In the development of new target groups, for example in Asia or America, this fact is regarded as a decisive criterion.
More Competitiveness
And in addition to the hoped-for revenues from the marketing at home and abroad to an exciting Bundesliga has another positive effect: the Real competition is good for business. This means, in the case of the Bundesliga: More national opponent on eye level, raise the level of the German club and thus improve their chances in international competition. While the dominance of Bayern in the Bundesliga, Germany has lost in the UEFA five-year ranking. Spain, England and Italy are now clear in front of Germany.
Therefore, this Saturday, football fans from all camps can take a deep breath Bayern are again on the table top, but Dortmund can’t shake. The two rivals go into the last nine games of the season. And that can only be in the interests of the entire League.