Magdeburg celebrates home win: 2-0 against Preußen Münster and draw hope!

Magdeburg celebrates home win: 2-0 against Preußen Münster and draw hope!

On October 26, 2025, 1. FC Magdeburg finally ended its goal drought and secured an important 2-0 win against Preußen Münster. The game took place in the 2nd Bundesliga, and interim coach Petrik Sander's team showed a motivated performance that paid off. Thanks to goals from Maximilian Breunig in the 75th minute and Rayan Ghrieb in injury time, FCM was able to celebrate its first home win of the season.

This victory comes at the right time for FC Magdeburg. Despite the success, the team remains at the bottom of the table, but is only two points behind a non-relegation place and is level on points with Dynamo Dresden and VfL Bochum. Breunig's goal ended a dry phase of 525 minutes in which FCM did not find the net once. “There was nothing easier for a striker,” said Breunig after the game. Atik, who had a bit of bad luck in front of the goal, was also relieved: “We fought hard and I’m happy to be able to sleep in peace again.”

The course of the game

FC Magdeburg started defensively and had a few chances in the first half, but were unable to convert any of them. Münster was superior after the break and had more possession, but their control of the game remained imprecise. After an early goal from Atik was disallowed after a VAR check, Magdeburg took the long-overdue lead in the 75th minute thanks to a penalty kick from Breunig. Ghrieb scored the final point in stoppage time.

Interim coach Sander was optimistic after the game: "We implemented a clear plan and the commitment of my players paid off. The team really deserved this victory." Under his leadership, the interim duo Sander/Ibold scored four points in two games, which is more than under former coach Markus Fiedler, who recently had to vacate his place. Even though the team under Sander hasn't conceded a goal in two games, the offense still remains the problem child. Magdeburg leads the statistics with just seven goals this season and therefore has the weakest offense in the league.

A respectful opponent

On the other hand, the Münster coach Ende paid tribute to his team for the performance they showed despite numerous failures. The encounter also began with a minute's silence for a deceased fan, Hannes, which added to the emotional scope of the game. It was a game that gave both fans and players a sign of hope that things can still improve in the league.

With this win behind them, Magdeburg may now be facing a turning point in the season, and the next few games could be crucial. Whether the team can ride this momentum remains to be seen, but fans can at least expect some positive news.

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