At the lower echelons of the Bundesliga table, three clubs, namely Cologne, Mainz and Darmstadt, are facing a struggle of their own, a mini championship. The hopes of these clubs, left behind in the main competition, are chiefly placed on the capabilities of their respective coaches.
In the high-stakes world of Bundesliga, where even the slightest shift in the table can trigger significant reactions, FC Bayern’s current predicament is generating a lot of buzz. The focus is primarily on the eight-point deficit separating FC Bayern from the league leaders, Leverkusen. However, an equally important issue, often overlooked, is the eight-point gap at the other end of the table, separating the 16th placed Cologne from the 15th placed Bochum. In the backdrop of the main competition, a smaller championship seems to be taking shape between three teams languishing at the bottom of the table. However, winning this mini competition doesn’t necessarily assure a grand celebration or a parade on the town hall balcony.
