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Full-time: Magdeburg 2-0 Kaiserslautern
A statement of intent in the promotion battle: With the victory in this direct clash, Magdeburg move into the relegation play-off spot, which Lautern had previously occupied. And they did it almost without resistance. After Atik crowned his outstanding first half with a brace, there was virtually nothing happening in the second half. That was enough to see out the victory without any danger, resulting in a deserved 2-0 win.
Full-time
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Time-wasting
Amaechi receives a yellow card for that.
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Six minutes...
...of added time.
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Unlucky Ache
Fits the pattern: The striker has had three (unsuccessful) attempts on goal in his milestone match so far, no other player has tried as often as he has.
89'
Goalless Red Devils?
Over the past four matchdays, Kaiserslautern had scored a total of ten goals. The last time the Palatinate side failed to score was on Matchday 23 in the 3-0 defeat against Hamburg.
88'
Corner for Magdeburg
Hugonet almost gets to the ball, but challenges Lautern keeper Simoni a bit too aggressively while jumping. Free-kick for Lautern.
87'
Next substitution
Titz brings on three new players into the match.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Substitution
85'
Teixera out of bounds
The substitute dribbles across the penalty area, but forgets that at some point he also needs to get the ball towards the goal or to a teammate. With the ball at his feet, he runs straight over the byline, play continues with a goal kick. The fans are witnessing a sluggish match in the second half.
82'
Fresh attacking force
Now Alidou comes on; Lautern have not given up yet.
82'
Substitution
81'
Yokota dazzles
The Japanese player dribbles wonderfully along the right byline, then plays to the unmarked Gyamerah, whose shot gets blocked by the opponent's legs. Still no breakthrough for the visitors.
79'
Standing ovation
Double goalscorer Atik is substituted off, being applauded by the stadium for his performance today.
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Substitution
78'
Determined
Wekesser's cross sails through the penalty area, eluding both friend and foe.
75'
Yellow card
Yellow for Redondo after a foul on Atik.
74'
Any chance with Ranos?
Kaiserslautern are in possession, especially around the newly substituted Ranos, who is showing a bit more creativity. But the Magdeburg defensive block is hard to break down, a cross ends up with the opposition.
74'
Next substitution for the visitors
Perhaps there will be some more action going forward.
72'
Substitution
70'
New Personnel
The home team is also making a change now, Burcu is allowed to call it a day.
Outstanding man
© Ronny Hartmann
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Substitution
68'
Disjointed
The flow of the game is becoming somewhat stagnant, due to the many interruptions caused by minor fouls.
64'
Hardly any shots
There's no lack of will, the Red Devils are throwing everything forward: Yokota plays it out to the recently substituted Wekesser - whose cross finds no taker, the subsequent pressing from the Kaiserslautern forwards ends with an offensive foul.
63'
Anfang makes triple substitution
Is the comeback starting now?
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Substitution
62'
Magdeburg in the play-off spot
With the current score, the home team will take third place, which was previously held by their opponents today.
60'
Heated atmosphere
The Red Devils are fighting their way back into the match with plenty of physical commitment, which is also energising the away fans. The Magdeburg supporters naturally aren't too pleased about this. It's really loud in the stadium now, a real battle of attrition for promotion.
57'
Lautern back in the game
Lautern are slowly finding their way into the match, now managing to keep possession for longer periods. Ache finishes off a passing sequence, but the ball flies well over the Magdeburg goal.
54'
What was that all about?!
Reimann is standing far in front of his own box to receive a ball from his own defenders and doesn't see Redondo rushing in from behind. He gets between the keeper and the ball, and is then hit from behind by Reimann, who had just tried to play the ball forward. Free-kick for Lautern from about 45 yards.
Battle for promotion
© Ronny Hartmann
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Huge chance for 3-0!
And it's Atik who is once again at the centre of the action. He's played through behind the defensive line on the right, then plays it into the middle to Kaars - but Elvedi just manages to get a foot in for a crucial intervention!
47'
Magdeburg control the game
An unchanged picture: Magdeburg have the ball and are passing it safely through their own ranks. Let's see what Lautern can come up with for the second half.
46'
We're back underway!
The ball is rolling again in the promotion battle.
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Magdeburg 2-0 Lautern
For a long time, the match was completely balanced, then Magdeburg showed what has made them so strong throughout the entire season: A deliberate, controlled passing game and the fine skills of their attacking technicians earned Magdeburg two goals. Lautern must reproach themselves for having done too little for the match since falling behind 1-0 after just under half an hour.
Half-time
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For dissent
Burcu complains and receives a booking for it.
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+ 1
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Atik at the double!
It's a curious goal, but nonetheless brilliantly executed by the excellent Atik today. First he outpaces his opponents and snatches a high ball from Lautern during their build-up play, heading it on with his first touch to Nollenberger. He holds the ball briefly and plays it back to Atik in the space behind. His ball into the penalty area, probably intended as a cross, isn't met by anyone and rolls leisurely into the net, just inside the right post.
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
41'
Elvedi against Atik
The two clash with each other repeatedly, and once again it's Elvedi who goes in a bit too hard against his smaller but more agile opponent.
39'
Brief interruption
Burcu has taken a knock, needs brief treatment. But now play continues.
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1-0 specialist Atik
Atik scored his sixth goal of the season (all since Matchday 15), and he has scored the opener four times. But that doesn't necessarily mean anything: in the first leg at the Betzenberg, Magdeburg even led 2-0 and had to settle for a 2-2 draw in the end.
35'
Redondo with the heel
Yokoto spots Redondo in the penalty area, who makes a rather half-hearted attempt at the high ball with his heel. At least there's a corner afterwards, as a Magdeburg player touches the ball. But nothing comes from it.
33'
How will the Red Devils respond?
At the moment, not at all. On the contrary, driven on by their fans, Magdeburg are passing the ball through their own ranks, not allowing Lautern to get anywhere near the ball.
31'
Goal drought ended
After 278 goalless minutes, Magdeburg has finally scored again.
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Atik with the opener!
The lead for Magdeburg! After a throw-in, Magdeburg keep the ball in the opposition half for a long time, passing and passing until a gap opens up. Burcu plays the ball into this space, Atik receives it, turns and shoots from the right corner of the six-yard box low into the far corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
27'
Ahl-Holmström!
The free kick yields nothing, but Magdeburg keep possession and cross from the other side. The subsequent header from the Swede is saved by Simoni. Good chance!
24'
Free kick
Burcu puts the ball past Kleinhansl, who sticks out his leg, which the Magdeburg player trips over – free-kick for Magdeburg from in off the right flank.
21'
Simoni alert!
Burcu gets a shot off at the edge of the penalty area and tries to drive it low into the far corner. The Lautern keeper gets down in time and just manages to get his fingertips to it.
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Minor Skirmish
Atik dribbles with the ball unimpeded through the centre circle. Elvedi has no patience for it and brings him down. Subsequently, a small scuffle develops, the referee calms the situation. Play continues.
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An attempt
After a corner from Lautrer, Kleinhansl gets a shot from the edge of the box. He doesn't strike it well, the ball flies well over.
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Level pegging
Possession (%)
5050
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And the chance!
Redondo is sent through on the right, where he gets to the ball quicker than Mathisen. He volleys from a tight angle, but Simoni punches it away. The follow-up shot goes out for a goal-kick.
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From distance
Redondo plays it out to the left to Ritter, who fires a shot from about 25 yards. Powerful strike, but too central – no problem for Reimann.
10'
Hard to crack
The Magdeburg players pass the ball around the visitors' defensive block, then try with a cross. But Hercher's ball lands directly in Simoni's arms.
8'
Still too imprecise
Kaars chips a ball into the danger area, where Ahl-Holmström cannot jump high enough to reach it. Play continues with a goal-kick.
6'
Intense start
Kleinhansl fouls Burcu in midfield; things are getting heated right away.
5'
No time on the ball
Ache receives the ball played into his path, but has little time to control it and is closed down.
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Kaiserslautern organise themselves
As the fog slowly clears, which was caused by the smoke from the away end, Lautern's possession game is also gaining clarity. The Red Devils are passing the ball in a controlled manner through their own ranks.
1'
Hosts go close
Magdeburg's first big chance comes right away. Atik plays a brilliant ball through to Burcu in behind, whose cross then just narrowly misses Kaar's toe – he could have tapped it in unmarked!
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Kick-off!
The ball is rolling here in Magdeburg.
Kick-off!
Milestone match for Ache
Ragnar Ache is playing his 50th second division match for Lautern (32 additional appearances for Greuther Fürth). So far he has scored 32 goals in the Bundesliga 2 for the Palatinate club.
Ahl-Holmström starts
Winter signing Alexander Ahl-Holmström is in Magdeburg's starting line-up for only the second time (previously only on Matchday 22 in the 3-0 home victory against Cologne).
Rare Müller appearance
Tobias Müller is making only his eleventh appearance this season. The 30-year-old Magdeburg defender has already spent the entire match on the bench 15 times in the 2024/25 season.
More on that Kaiserslautern side
Lautern boss Markus Anfang makes one change to his side that won 3-1 against Düsseldorf last matchday. Daisuke Yokota starts in place of Daniel Hanslik, who is serving a suspension for to yellow card acquisition.
Magdeburg team news
Manager Christian Titz makes two changes to his starting line-up that drew 0-0 in Hannover last time out. Tobias Müller and Ahl-Holmström come in for Daniel Heber (thigh injury) and Abu-Bekir El-Zein (benched).
Kaiserslautern starting XI
Simoni - Elvedi, Sirch, Bauer - Zimmer, Breithaupt, Ritter, Kleinhansl - Yokota, Redondo - Ache
Magdeburg starting XI
Reimann - Hugonet, Mathisen, Müller - Gnaka - Hercher, Nollenberger - Kaars - Burcu, Atik - Ahl-Holmström
Titz on facing Lautern
"Kaiserslautern are very combative and have a good target man in Ragnar Ache. At this stage of the season, several teams are close together in the table. Of course, we want to win our home match on Sunday"
Markus Anfang on facing Magdeburg
"It will be a game of concentration for us. We must be patient, but also keep applying pressure. And we need to maintain a good, compact formation."
Hercher and Atik
Magdeburg led 2-0 after 13 minutes in the reverse fixture, but the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Philipp Hercher scored the second goal - he played for Kaiserslautern for five years (19 goals in 136 competitive matches). Baris Atik also has a history with Kaiserslautern, playing his first 12 second-division matches in the 2017/18 season for them, albeit without scoring or assisting and without tasting victory.
Fifth consecutive home win?
Magdeburg have won their last four home matches against Kaiserslautern (In Bundesliga 2 and the 3. Liga). Kaiserslautern only managed to pick up points in Magdeburg in May 2020 in the third tier (a 1-0 win).
Magdeburg can handle the Red Devils
The hosts have lost only two of their 11 competitive matches against the Kaiserslautern (four wins, five draws).
Expect goals
In the five second-division encounters between Magdeburg and Kaiserslautern, a total of 24 goals have been scored (13 for Magdeburg, 11 for Kaiserslautern).
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