But manager Ruprecht Prusseit had a new challenge on his hands, to re-surpass Bayern as champions of Germany and lead his team into their first attempt at becoming World Champions.
OstDeutscher Sieg | Part 40 | The Most Perfect Hat-Trick
Union Berlin's hopes of a fourth successive Bundesliga title were long-gone as Ruprecht Prusseit's exhausted squad took a winter break heading into 2041. A run of 10 league games without a win had seen Union go into the new year sitting in 7th place and 11 points back from leaders Stuttgart.
OstDeutscher Sieg | Part 39 | A Sudden Drop In Form
Recent success saw Union Berlin reach the top 10 in the European club rankings for the first time, moving above the likes of Arsenal, Atlético and Chelsea. And manager Ruprecht Prusseit was keen to push for European glory in his 10th season at Union.
OstDeutscher Sieg | Part 33 | Record-Breaking Form
Ruprecht Prusseit needed a little time away from football after seeing his Union Berlin miss out to perennial Bundesliga champions Bayern München on the final day for a second season in a row. But he came back to work refreshed and eager to take Bayern down.
OstDeutscher Sieg | Part 31 | Bundesliga Title Battle
The rise of Union Berlin had seen the club top of the league heading into 2037, raising hopes that they could become the first-ever team from East Germany to win Bundesliga. They'd also performed well above expectations in their first six Champions League fixtures.
