After the end of the first half of the season, Kaiserslautern was four points ahead of Bayern, and while it was expected by many that the second direct encounter at Fritz-Walter-Stadion would be the start of an eventual change at the top, FCK again beat Bayern, this time 2–0, resulting in a seven-point margin between the two teams after matchday 18. They regained this top position after matchday four and eventually stayed there until the end of the season.
After another win (1–0 against Hertha BSC) they were at the top of the league table after matchday two. At Munich Olympic Stadium, Kaiserslautern achieved a surprising 1–0 away win. Kaiserslautern was coached by Otto Rehhagel who had been sacked as Bayern coach in the spring of 1996.Ĭoincidentally, the fixture table was such that both clubs met directly at the first match day. Bundesliga season with a ten-point margin after their first Bundesliga relegation at the end of the 1995–96 season. Bayern were the defending champions after having won their 14th German title (their 13th Bundesliga title) in the 1996–97 season while Kaiserslautern were re-promoted to the Bundesliga they had won the 1996–97 2. The 1997–98 Bundesliga battle for the championship was fought between FC Bayern Munich and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, VfL Wolfsburg and Hertha BSC.
Bundesliga after finishing in the last three places. Bundesliga.įortuna Düsseldorf, SC Freiburg and FC St. The team with the most points were crowned champions while the three teams with the fewest points were relegated to 2. If two or more teams were tied on points, places were determined by goal difference and, if still tied, by goals scored. Teams received three points for a win and one point for a draw. Every team played two games against each other team, one at home and one away.
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