Tiny Elversberg 'leave Earth's orbit' as Bayern come to town

In a remarkable achievement, SV Elversberg, a club from the tiny village of Elversberg with a population of just 13,000 and no train station, will host defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in a crucial match this Sunday. The minnows have already stunned the football world by winning their first two matches of the season, including a 3-2 victory over 2023-24 double champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Their club technical director, Josef Welzmueller, attributes their success to hard work rather than any magical circumstances. Elversberg's home stadium, usually accommodating over 14,000 fans, is currently at 9,500 during renovations to meet the Bundesliga's minimum capacity of 15,000. Bayern, known for their dominance with 13 titles in the past 14 seasons, are set to face Elversberg in what promises to be a challenging match.

However, club technical director Welzmueller, a lifelong Bayern fan, remains unfazed by the odds, emphasizing the unwavering commitment to the club's identity and playing style. Even though they will be without coach Vincent Wagner, who will sit out due to two yellow cards, the Elversberg players are prepared to embrace the challenge and take on the six-time Champions League winners.