Bundesliga-Live Ticker for Matchday 34

Christian Ilzer on facing Bayern

“It's a big challenge on the final day. The German champions will demand everything from us. We have to give it everything we've got. But it's important that we are bold and that we stand up to them. We have to focus on ourselves. It’s in our hands. I'm confident that we can get the result we need tomorrow.”

Bo Henriksen on facing Leverkusen

“Bayer Leverkusen are a strong team with very good players such as: Wirtz, Schick, Xhaka and Frimpong, to name just a few examples. They are not only very good on the pitch, but also mentally, but we’re not afraid of them. We've already beaten several other top teams at the MEWA Arena - anything can happen here.”

Xabi Alonso on facing Mainz

“Mainz are having a great season. They are a good team and have developed well. We expect a tough game but we will give it everything.”

Zsolt Lőw on facing Stuttgart

“I expect Stuttgart to be razor-sharp and super-motivated. They want to win the game and prepare for the DFB cup final. Knowing Sebastian Hoeneß and his coaching team, he won't rotate much. They will have quality on the pitch.”

Frank Schmidt on facing Bremen

“Werder Bremen are a team in great form. They’re third place in the away table and I think they’re also third in the form table over the last 10 games. Bremen are a team that like to go through the middle a lot and play directly. They can get up the pitch quickly with Marvin Ducksch. I think [Jens] Stage is the most dangerous No. 8 in the league. [Romano] Schmid is also having an outstanding season, just as Werder have had a great season themselves overall.”

Vincent Kompany on facing Hoffenheim

"It's about their battle to stay up, but in reality they score a huge amount of goals. They're not an opponent who sit back. They have ways of hurting opponents on the ball. I've seen very few games where opponents have managed to get to grips with Hoffenheim's attack. Things obviously look different in the table. We've won the title with lots of hard work and can't give any opponents the gift of allowing them a good afternoon against us."

Alexander Blessin on facing Bochum

"It's hard to predict how they'll approach it. They're under no pressure at all and can play with freedom. That can be dangerous, so we'll have to be careful."

Dieter Hecking on facing St. Pauli

"We want to give it our all again and play a good game. The players have the chance to leave the Bundesliga with their heads held high. Mats Pannewig, for example, will be given the opportunity to play from the start."

Gerardo Seoane on facing Wolfsburg

"Wolfsburg were looking for a fresh impetus when they changed their coach recently. During their last game against Hoffenheim, they played particularly well in the opening stages. They were physical, won a lot of tackles and had pace up front, all things they are known for. Maximilian Arnold, who controls their play, is available again this weekend after missing that match against Hoffenheim."

Steffen Baumgart on facing Augsburg

"I will do what I can to keep the team ready and focused for Saturday. We all want to win, and the motivation is there to bring some flair to the Bundesliga."

Jess Thorup on facing Union

"It's our aim to finish the season as well as possible with our fans behind us."

Julian Schuster on facing Frankfurt

"They can defend compactly and threaten on the break. They can also press high. We have to set up to face the variability of Frankfurt."

Dino Toppmöller on facing Freiburg

"We all know we have to, and indeed want to, push ourselves to the limit on Saturday. We all want to reach the Champions League with a perfect performance. That’s no secret.”

Ole Werner on facing Heidenheim

"We've often struggled in the past to remain patient against them. Heidenheim are a very physical team and set pieces are a key part of their game. Based on the current state of the table, they will look to attack early on and keep things hectic."

Niko Kovač on facing Kiel

"The last few weeks have shown that we have done a lot of things right. We don't need to make any major changes in preparation."

Marcel Rapp on facing Dortmund

"We are going to be facing a really top-quality team in Dortmund. It's no surprise they are so strong right now when you look at the squad they have."

Sebastian Hoeneß on facing RB Leipzig

"They'll want to achieve something in their last home game. They're a very good side with a lot of power and speed. It's a big task but we want to carry our momentum on."