Former Germany international says Union Berlin can dream about Bundesliga win
When you think of the Bundesliga, many will immediately shout out FC Bayern; that is only natural given that they have dominated the league.
The Bavarians have won the last 10 titles in a row and it almost looks impossible for any other side in the league to stop them. Many who gamble on sites including an online casino UK punters are able to use alongside their sports betting experiences typically do not expect to see anyone else challenging for the title.
However, this year – despite only being seven matches in thus far – looks to be potentially different, with a fairytale story potentially in the offering.
And, one former FC Bayern Munich midfielder and Germany international has said that Union Berlin should be allowed to dream of being able to achieve what would have been considered the impossible.
Speaking to German magazine SportBild (via Sports Brief), Michael Ballack spoke about his time with Kasierlautern in 1997/98 and when they managed to win the top title after being promoted the year before.
He said: “Dreaming is allowed. Why not? I experienced that with Kaiserslautern in 1998 when we became champions after being promoted. Or there is the example of Leicester, who surprisingly won the Premier League title in 2016.”
Indeed, some would agree with Ballack given the examples that he had highlighted and the start that Union Berlin had made to the league campaign this season. They are the only team to be unbeaten in the Bundesliga ahead of the international break, having taken 17 points of a total of 21 as they play in their fourth overall season in the top tier.
They have been impressive in recent years, which is why those who play the online pokies real money Australia has to provide alongside their sports betting escapades have started to take notice of the team, as they have finished 11th, seventh, and then fifth.
Ballack also mentioned their previous performances in the league, citing: “They have had very good seasons and (taken) their opportunities – and have improved every time. You can play yourself into a frenzy that will carry you throughout the season. That was the case with us (Kaiserslautern) at the time (and) it was the case with Leicester.”
He was then asked about the current coach of Union Berlin, Urs Fischer, and was full of praise for him, stating: “A top manager. Union and Fischer – it fits like a glove”.
So, could we see the unlikely event of Union Berlin being crowned Bundesliga champions and ending FC Bayern’s domination of the league over the last decade? Perhaps we can all dream…
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