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Return of the Hamburg heroes: Nordderby delights fans in Bremen!
HSV and Werder Bremen will meet in the northern derby on December 7th, 2025. Players with Hamburg roots are in focus.
Return of the Hamburg heroes: Nordderby delights fans in Bremen!
Next Sunday, December 7th, 2025, it will finally be that time again in the Volksparkstadion: the long-awaited northern derby between Hamburger SV and SV Werder Bremen is on the program. Kick-off is at 3:30 p.m. The fans are already in high spirits and are filling the streets around the stadium with chants and anticipation. HSV comes to this duel with the wind at its back, having recently secured a 2-1 win against VfB Stuttgart.
This game is something very special for Bremen because two of their players have a special connection with Hamburg. Striker Justin Njinmah, who was born in Hamburg and was a big fan of HSV as a child, and defensive talent Karim Coulibaly, who spent over six years in the HSV youth team, are willingly traveling to Hamburg. Coach Horst Steffen has great confidence in Coulibaly, who has become indispensable this season and is expected to start in central defense for the twelfth time in a row. Werder's sports director, Clemens Fritz, emphasizes that Coulibaly, despite only playing twelve Bundesliga games, already gives the impression of playing at this level for longer.
Special memories and pressure situation
Although Coulibaly has not shown any nervousness so far, the return to Hamburg could be more emotional for Njinmah. After a strong start to the season, the young player has only had a place in the starting eleven recently. His dissatisfaction with a substitution against VfL Wolfsburg caused little celebration internally. Steffen takes his emotional connection to HSV seriously, but he will use training performance as a deciding factor for the nomination.
Expectations are also high at HSV. The support of over 50,000 fans is seen as crucial. Coach Merlin Polzin speaks of an electric atmosphere and sees the derby as an opportunity to rehabilitate himself for the disappointing DFB Cup defeat. In addition, Nicolas Capaldo, an important player in HSV's midfield, emphasizes that what is most important is intensity and team performance.
The meaning of the derby
The Northern Derby not only has a sporting dimension, but also an emotional one. Clemens Fritz points out the high relevance of the game for fans and the club, and Bremen's leading players, such as captain Marco Friedl, are also looking forward to this special encounter. Bremen's last appearance at the Volksparkstadion ended with a 3-2 win for Werder in February 2022, which secured Bremen's promotion to the Bundesliga. Excitement and fighting spirit are guaranteed.
The derby between HSV and Werder Bremen is more than just a football game; it is an argument full of stories, emotions and memories. There are already indications in advance that it could be a heated and exciting duel.
How does it ultimately turn out? You can be excited when the ball rolls!
World reports that players like Frank Neubarth and Thomas Wolter captured the hearts of Bremen fans, while Goodbye is one of those unforgettable games.
Loud Dike room The Werder Bremen team is not only under pressure, but also has great ambitions to survive in the derby. The excitement is literally palpable!
Bundesliga analyses bundesliga.com highlight that this is the first northern derby since 2018 - one more reason to look forward to this sporting treat.