VfL Bochum defeated FC Bayern Munich 3:2 (2:1). Keven Schlotterbeck played a big part in this, but he was not completely satisfied.

It’s difficult to single out a player of the match. VfL Bochum pulled off the miracle 2.0 with a passionate team performance and defeated FC Bayern Munich 3:2 (2:1). However, Keven Schlotterbeck would certainly be among the shortlist of candidates.

Reason number one: his header to make it 2:1. “That was a very good corner kick from ‘Stögi’, right on the mark.” Schlotterbeck was able to run up unmarked, with only fellow center-back Ivan Ordets almost getting in his way. “I’m glad he didn’t get the ball.”

Schlotterbeck did not get the ball in the second half. Instead, he was hit on the head by Dayot Upamecano’s elbow and thus took the penalty before the 3:1 and the sending off.

“You had a very good feeling, that’s the magic of the Ruhrstadion,” said Schlotterbeck. “No matter what happens, you can always come back. You make it 1:1 and then the stands shake and you think, what’s going on here? “

The plan worked, being bold from the start. “We annoyed Bayern, played a lot of one-on-ones all over the pitch and tried to win the duels. Of course Bayern come out sometimes, you have to drop back and defend the box. One helps the other and that’s what sets us apart.”

Despite the win: Schlotterbeck criticizes the final minutes

So Schlotterbeck is happy all round, is he? “I’m full of praise up until 3:1. Then we defended very poorly, ‘Manu’ made an outstanding save against Sané. We weren’t brave enough, which was our hallmark before that. I didn’t like that,” said a surprisingly critical Schlotterbeck

But not for his coach. “Keven is a player who gets the lads involved,” said Thomas Letsch. “He coaches and is loud. When you see him during the week, you think he’s calm, but on the pitch he’s a terrier.” And that’s a good thing.

“Keven was angry that there was a fire at the end and that we weren’t clever enough. That’s exactly what sets him apart and I don’t even want to imagine what he would have been like if we had scored the third goal,” said Letsch. “But I’ll never know.”

Schlotterbeck: “There’s still a long way to go”

In the end, VfL managed to hold on. “You don’t necessarily beat Bayern every year,” said Schlotterbeck. “And the three points are important, especially in view of who else won on this matchday.” Mainz and Union Berlin also scored three points.

“There’s still a long way to go. It’s about collecting as many points as possible as quickly as possible.” Preferably directly next weekend against Gladbach, who are 15th in the table. But one evening should already be enjoyed. “I’m going to sit down now and have a beer. “