Leverkusen - Champion 1974th Exceptional defender. Rebel loser. Already a legend in his lifetime. Today, Paul Breitner is the "eye" of Bavaria.
He is watching new players. And he spied coming from opponents of Munich. He did so last Saturday, when Bayer beat Schalke 2-1. His verdict: "I'm impressed."
The bosses have certified Leverkusen Breitner, done an excellent job. "I've already counted the Leverkusen before the season the favorites for the title," says Breitner, "after the game against Schalke, I must say: I stand by my opinion."
Especially the very fast and technically very fine combination of football has put forward appeals to the 57-year-olds. "Labbadias team is always in motion, so technically always able to find a solution. I have to say: Bravo, Bayer. You have a good team, I am deeply impressed. "
Bayer's top scorer Patrick Helmes, who had logged on to the interest and the Bayern, Breitner predicted a great future. "He's quick, goal threat and has a very fine shooting technique."
With all this praise must be allowed but one question, Mr. Breitner: Grab your Bayer Munich locals away the title?
"What? You do not mean in all seriousness, "rumbles los Breitner," the FC Bayern will be champion, "It was just a question ... But a glance at the table shows that Leverkusen this year actually a word in the battle for the cup voice for.
Bayer greets from camping in the sun. Bayer has reached agreement with 31 hits behind Hoffenheim (34), the second most goals. And most of Germany's Rene Adler is number one with only 15 goals conceded the second-best defense) (behind Schalke.
And it should remain in Bielefeld and Bayer are also a hit, it comes next week for the really big duel. Then come to the site Bayern BayArena.
Then the big Bayern Leverkusen will call out to the dance. Let's see if Breitner is satisfied after the 90 minutes still believed that only his Munich qualify for the title.
