Celebrating Coach Daniel Stendel's championship-winning team: The final game of the season at St. Pauli II was planned to take place the day before, making it an ideal opportunity to honor his squad for winning the regional league title before kick-off.
German Federal StatesFC Köln's standout player Mark Uth (32) will remain with the team, regardless of their possible relegation from the Bundesliga after playing their final match in Heidenheim on Saturday (3.30pm).
German Federal StatesThe soccer club's descent into lower division status has been certain for several days, and the fate of head coach Friedhelm Funkel (70) has been decided as well. He will depart from the team following the cup match against Bayer Leverkusen on May 25.
AutoFormer professional Florian Kath (29) disappointedly set out on his retirement journey without a proper goodbye from 1. FC Magdeburg.
AutoPrior to the initial divisional finale on Saturday, Daniel Thioune's squad (49) may encounter four additional competitors during these crucial matches on May 23 (first away, 8:30 p.m./Sky and SAT1) and May 27 (8:30 p.m./Sky and SAT1).
AutoHansa's hope of remaining in the second division hinges on a victory against Paderborn at home on Sunday (3.30 pm). Historically, Rostock has successfully prevented relegation in the last game of the season three times.
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