1. FC Magdeburg finds its home strength again

Sander: "Six points up"

The Magdeburg side were clearly delighted with their third win in four games after the match. "We said before the Darmstadt game that if we manage to repeat the results from the first half of the season, we're on the right track. We're currently six points up," said coach Petrik Sander, referring to the latest results. FCM also have their rediscovered coolness to thank for this positive result. The blue-and-whites are increasingly able to take the lead with an early scoring chance and have thus clearly increased their efficiency.

Against Düsseldorf, Laurin Ulrich was the first to score, putting the Elbe club in front after just two minutes. The goal was set up by Baris Atik, who once again pulled the strings and repeatedly pushed the team and the crowd. "We have an incredible joy of playing, even in training, and I think that also pushes us: Simply being happy and having the desire to play soccer," explained Ulrich.