1. FC Köln: As successful as it has been in 32 years

1. FC Köln has won 14 wins in the current Bundesliga season. This is already the best value since the legendary runner -up in 1989/1990, when Effzeh was only trumped by FC Bayern Munich. Head coach Steffen Baumgart now spoke about his supposed recipe for success.

1. FC Köln plays mostly with the same players as in the previous season. In the last season, however, the Domstadt residents still ranked on a direct relegation zone after 32 match days, with 23 points less on the have on their own.

The question of how Steffen Baumgart sparked his stars around Jonas Hector, Anthony Modeste, Ellyes Skhiri and Co. from the Sleeping Beauty sleep, has long been concerned with supporters and observers of 1. FC Köln.

The head coach himself explains it with his understanding of football, which was transferred to his professional squad in the fastest time. "The further development is: We continue to play forward after tours-we do not manage. Even if we are 0: 2 like against Mainz, we consistently implement our plan," said the 50-year-old in conversation with the "Köln plays Bild".

1. FC Köln can still make it into the Champions League

Baumgart is "not surprised how the team plays. We have a conviction of how we play football. And it brings success and is fun."

In the second half of the season alone, the Cologne team won eight of their 15 games and scored more points in the current calendar year than SC Freiburg, for example, which plays fourth for the Champions League qualification.

The successful coach of 1. FC Köln made it clear that he led his men back to the chance of success with constructive criticism: "What I don't like: if it is said, what is not possible but not shown how better can be Could ", said Baumgart.

The Cologne team still play against VfL Wolfsburg (H) and VfB Stuttgart (A) on the last two match days. The club can still get 58 points and fourth place. The Europa League rank is currently only two points away.