Bundesliga: DFL implements first regular Monday game at – SPIEGEL ONLINE

The German Football League (DFL) has scheduled the first regular Monday night game of the Bundesliga: On May 2, Werder Bremen meet and VfB Stuttgart successive at 20.15 (live ticker SPIEGEL ONLINE). The game marks the end of the 32nd matchday. The Monday game of the 2. Liga (Karlsruher SC against SV Sandhausen) is advanced and kicks off at 18.30

The most recent Monday game in the Bundesliga took place on 28 February 2000, then defeated Arminia Bielefeld to SSV Ulm. 4: 1. The match was originally scheduled for the previous Friday, but was postponed due to heavy rainfall.

The DFL now responds to the desire of the security forces who had suggested a waiver of games on May 1 (Sunday). Thus, the high utilization of the police should be supported by rallies and demonstrations on May Day statement.

“The fact that the League Association and the German Football League have committed to put any football matches on May 1 and thus to the Recommendation keep the Conference of Interior Ministers, testifies great sense of responsibility of all those involved, “said Klaus Bouillon, chairman of the Conference of Interior Ministers of the countries:” Given the high burden on our police officers and officials, especially in view of events on May 1, this is a decision, expressly welcome all Interior Ministers in Germany. “

Thus, the 32. Gameday very different from the normal schedule for the Bundesliga and the 2. Liga. A Bundesliga match will be held (29 April) on seven pairings were scheduled for Saturday (April 30). there is in the 2. Liga six games on Friday and two on Saturday.

However, there may still be changes. Should both Borussia Dortmund (Europa League) and VfL Wolfsburg (Champions League) reach the European Cup semi-final, coming after consultation with the participating clubs a heading duel on Wednesday (May 11) into consideration. If the VfL Wolfsburg the semi-finals should not reach an exchange with the Monday meeting between Bremen and Stuttgart is conceivable

Also on the parallel host the last two match days could change anything. If for Dortmund on 5. Soon (Thursday) pending the semi-final match in the Europa League, the DFL reserves, at 33. Match to set the part of BVB at Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday (May 8th).