The question of promotion in the Regionalliga West could be settled this weekend. However, only one thing counts for Alemannia Aachen: “Humility, humility, humility.”
The really big moment is getting closer and closer for Alemannia Aachen. On Saturday (2 p.m., live in the RS ticker), Heiner Backhaus’ team has the long-awaited promotion to the 3rd division in its own hands. A win against 1. FC Bocholt would wrap up the championship.
However, they may not even need their own three-pointer, as a difficult away game at Fortuna Köln awaits runners-up Wuppertal on Friday evening. If WSV do not win, then Alemannia will no longer be in contention for first place.
“It would also suit me if we were to go up on the couch on Friday evening,” Backhaus looked ahead to the weekend in the press conference. “To be honest, that would be my preference, because then I know that nobody will probably fall over with a heart attack the next day.” The team will watch the game in Cologne together in front of the television.
Even after the possible title, it “always goes on”
However, they don’t want to rely on anything. “We can’t let our guard down, regardless of what happens on Friday. Then there’s the game against Bocholt on Saturday and then it goes on and on. These are wonderful snapshots, but I am firmly anchored to the ground and we will fight tooth and nail if something comes in from outside that takes our focus away,” Backhaus emphasized.
Aachen have now been unbeaten in 20 competitive matches in the league and cup. “We no longer know what it’s like to lose. The last team to beat us was Bocholt. They’re coming back now and certainly won’t be coming here to help us celebrate.” TSV lost the first leg 0:3 at Hünting
We’re winning our games with more luck than sense at the moment.
Heiner Backhaus
Accordingly, Backhaus emphasized that the game would be “no walk in the park”. “We’re winning our games with more luck than sense at the moment,” he said, looking back on the past few weeks. “The sooner we realize that, the higher the probability that we can continue this streak.”
One quality that should not play a role in this is vanity. “Vanity is something we’ll probably become at the Rathausplatz one day, and that’s fine, we don’t mind. But we must never forget where we come from. We’ve made up 24 points on Wuppertal in 21 games. That was only possible because we had both feet on the ground,” emphasized the 42-year-old. “If we start to become vain now and discuss whether we’re going to storm the pitch, cut off our hair or have a beer shower, then we won’t get there. We have to remain humble right now. “