Bundesliga escalation: Hoffenheim in the relegation, Müller celebrates goodbye!

Bundesliga escalation: Hoffenheim in the relegation, Müller celebrates goodbye!

On May 17, 2025, the football world is again in the sign of the Bundesliga, where major decisions were made. Bayern Munich, who was already as a master, had problems against TSG Hoffenheim on the last match day, which lost 4-0 against Werder Bremen and thus had to go to the relegation. This game's goal scorers were Michael Olise (33rd minute), Joshua Kimmich (53rd minute), Serge Gnabry (80th minute) and Harry Kane (86th minute), who scored his 26th goal of the season. This game was also the last appearance of Thomas Müller for Bayern Munich.

Borussia Dortmund won 3-0 against the already relegated FC Holstein Kiel in other important encounters of the league. Marcel Sabitzer scored the gateway to the lead for the black yellow in the 47th minute. This victory displaced SC Freiburg, who lost 1: 3 against Eintracht Frankfurt, from a Champions League-Platz. Freiburg, however, secures a place in the Europa League.

Change of trainer and relegation worries

While the eyes go towards the Champions League, Hoffenheim under coach Ilzer fights for whereabouts in the Bundesliga. Ilzer has announced that he will also take over the helm near Hoffenheim in the coming season. Due to the defeat against Werder Bremen, the team now faces the challenge of proving themselves in the relegation.

Bochum and Holstein Kiel meanwhile have to pack their suitcases. Both teams descend from the Bundesliga after Bochum lost 1: 4 against Mainz at home and Kiel drew the shorter one with 1: 2 against Freiburg. Bochum thus experiences the seventh descent from the highest German division, while Kiel, who had only risen last season, quickly returned to the second division.

statistics and farewells

The fact that RB Leipzig will no longer be represented in the European Cup after many years of participation. Leipzig could not qualify for the Champions League after only a 0-0 draw in the last game against Werder Bremen. The association thus finished seventh. Eintracht Frankfurt secured third place and will play on the board of the upcoming Champions League.

The Hamburger SV, on the other hand, celebrated his return to the Bundesliga by defeating Ulm 6-1. This ends a seven -year absence in the highest league in Germany. Heidenheim, however, has secured a relegation place by defeating Union Berlin 3-0.

For detailed statistics on the relegation games and further information about the teams, the page of Kicker

The game day again shows the tension and unpredictability of the Bundesliga, where big names cede and new challenges for the teams.