Werner's party order and Schäfer's record longing

Jubilation and relief: Goalscorer Willi Orban (M) celebrates his goal / Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa

Next goal: record points

But that was no cause for concern, as there were still a few party monsters in the team. With the 2:1 win against St. Pauli, they had not only secured third place in the Bundesliga, but also their 20th win of the season. The club record has thus been broken. And with a win in Freiburg, they can take 68 points, more than ever before in the Bundesliga.

"I'm really, really keen on that. I really want us to break the points record," said the visibly relieved sporting director Marcel Schäfer. What initially sounded somewhat sarcastic, the 41-year-old was completely serious: "When you consider the waves we've had, the issues we've had - and yet we can still break the points record."

The 67 points from the first Bundesliga season are unrivaled so far. And when you consider that the coach was no longer uncontroversial during the weak phase from mid-December to the end of February, it is all the more astonishing. Werner agreed: "We also had many moments when things could have tipped in a different direction."

Team spirit as the key

The fact that things tipped in the right direction is not just down to the coach, who has now been offered the prospect of an early extension to his contract, which runs until 2027. Sporting director Schäfer can also feel like a winner. He has put together a squad in which a solid team spirit has developed. This was one of the main reasons why the team got back on track in the important phase of the season.

This is now Leipzig's eighth time in the Champions League. Chief defender Orban has been an important part of the team each time. But the top flight remains something special for the veteran. "It's simply not a given," said the 33-year-old. "The power density in the Bundesliga has become tighter. Especially when it comes to fourth to sixth place, the teams are moving closer together.

New contract for Diomande

For the club, the Champions League primarily means planning security. Alongside Werner, Yan Diomande is also set to receive a new contract, and the discovery of the season is likely to be rewarded with a significant pay rise. Brajan Gruda is returning to his home club Brighton for the time being, but should move to Leipzig permanently if possible. That is why he has not yet been released.

There is likely to be less change on the departures side than in recent years. David Raum can probably leave via an exit clause, but the left-back is not irreplaceable despite his captain status. The same applies to Castello Lukeba, for whom Manchester United apparently want to dig deep into their pockets to strengthen their central defense.

Werner's party order and Schäfer's record longing

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