Title: FC Bayern and Union Berlin's Postponed Match: Likely in 2025, Not 2024
Those hoping for an earlier reschedule of the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Munich and Union Berlin might be disappointed. The relocation of this epic clash seems to be pushed back to 2025, as suggested by the latest reports. Discussions between the parties and the German Football League (DFL) are ongoing, with a chance that the game may not occur until next year. However, Union Berlin's spokesman, Christian Arbeit, hinted on Radioeins von rbb that the game might stall until 2025 instead.
Following their exit from the DFB Cup, neither FC Bayern nor Union Berlin will have a Bundesliga fixture in the upcoming week. Nonetheless, according to regulations, Bundesliga matches cannot happen on cup match days. FC Bayern confirmed their stance on this matter. Furthermore, they unveiled a public training session for their supporters at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 15, at their club grounds, which coincides with their blocked dates due to their Champions League commitments.
Tuesday and Wednesday are reserved for the final group games of both clubs in the Champions League. A midweek Bundesliga matchday is planned just before Christmas. Post-Christmas, a brief winter break ensues. Subsequently, the league resumes on January 12 with FC Bayern's home game against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
The DFL initially hinted at a catch-up date announcement soon. However, the final decision on the date appears imminent, with a potential match in January under consideration, especially since the English Premier League won't commence in January.
Regrettably, the February 19 match between Union Berlin and FC Bayern was abruptly cancelled in front of their 17,000 fans due to debilitating weather conditions in southern Germany, and concerns for public safety due to immense snowfall and traffic hold-ups. As the record champions from Munich put it, the cancellation was inevitable given the circumstances. Moreover, CDU/CSU, the political party from Munich, criticized the DFL's rescheduling process, advocating for increased adaptability in the matter.
In response, the DFL proposed moving some Bundesliga fixtures to Sunday to accommodate the postponed match and avoid clashes with the English Premier League. Nevertheless, the soccer fraternity in Germany grapples with the ramifications of the cancelled FC Bayern-Union Berlin game, hoping for an early resolution of the matter.
