Bundesliga-Live Ticker for Matchday 34

Hero Hrádecký takes the mic

The Leverkusen captain is in with the fans too and takes the microphone from one to get some chants going!

Farewell Streich

It is a sad way for the Freiburg manager to end his 12-year stint in charge of the club. This isn't the way he will have wanted to bow out, but it should not take the gloss of what has been a brilliant reign from one of the Bundesliga's most popular head coaches.

There it is!

Lukas Hrádecký lifts the Meisterschale into the sky as a legendary Leverkusen side celebrate winning the league for the first time ever!

Full-time: Frankfurt 2-2 Leipzig

Frankfurt secure sixth in a thriller that could have easily seen more than four goals. Marmoush and Ekitiké were brilliant throughout and will be looking to shine in Europe next season. It's a similar story for Leipzig, too, who again got to witness more Xavi Simons and Šeško magic to end the campaign on a high.

2 - 2

Full-time

Full-time: Union Berlin 2-1 Freiburg

Union survive as they defeat Freiburg! The hosts appeared to have wasted a huge opportunity to prevail when Josip Juranović missed a first-half penalty, but Benedict Hollerbach struck halfway through the second period to give them the lead. Ritsu Dōan's late header appeared to have broken Eisernen hearts, but there was one last twist. Union were awarded a second penalty and, although Noah Atubolu saved a spot-kick for a second time on the day, Janik Haberer netted the rebound. Results elsewhere mean Union will be amongst the elite once more next term.

90'

+ 11

2 - 2

Substitution

Jonathan Norbye

Xavi Simons

90'

+ 11

2 - 2

Substitution

Nuha Jatta

Benjamin Šeško

Full-time: Hoffenheim 4-2 Bayern

An incredible turnaround from the Sinsheimers, who trailed this game by 2-0 after just six minutes. Maximilian Beier started the comeback but it was Andrej Kramarić's hat-trick inside 19 second-half minutes that will grab the headlines as Hoffenheim seal their place in Europe while Bayern slip to a third-place finish.

90'

+ 9

UNION BERLIN STAY UP

The three points keep Union in the Bundesliga!

90'

+ 11

2 - 2

Substitution

Sebastian Rode

Mario Götze

Full-time: Wolfsburg 1-3 Mainz

Mainz are safe and what a way to do it! They looked dead and buried when Bo Henriksen arrived but they're deservedly safe after a wonderful end to the season. The players are in tears and it was thanks to their key men yet again. Van den Berg helped turn things around but it was no surprise that Gruda was the man to equalise and provide Jonathan Burkardt's winner. Wolfsburg were passengers late on, and it's credit to the away side who could well provide plenty of entertainment next season...

90'

+ 10

2 - 2

Substitution

Makoto Hasebe

Farès Chaibi

Full-time: Heidenheim 4-1 Cologne

Cologne are relegated. Timo Schultz's side just couldn't muster the necessary performance that might have helped their cause and instead, Heidenheim put on a show as they boosted their chances of playing in Europe next season. Eren Dinkçi's double and a Kevin Sessa strike had the hosts 3-0 up at the break while Jan Niklas-Beste added a fourth in the second half as last season's second-division champions finished eighth in their maiden Bundesliga campaign.

2 - 1

Full-time

90'

+ 7

Full-time: Bremen 4-1 Bochum

Heartbreak for Bochum, not only for this heavy defeat, but Union Berlin's win over Freiburg means they slip into 16th place and will face Fortuna Düsseldorf over two legs for the right to play in the Bundesliga next season. They were second best today, but have to roll up their sleeves and focus on the relegation play-off, while Bremen fall short of finishing eighth only on goal difference.

90'

+ 8

2 - 1

Yellow card

Kevin Volland

1:04

Bye Bye Marco

Marco Reus leaves the field for the last time in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund.

90'

+ 7

2 - 2

Substitution

Niels Nkounkou

Hugo Ekitiké

4 - 1

Full-time

1 - 3

Full-time

90'

+ 7

2 - 1

Yellow card

Aissa Laidouni

90'

+ 6

Looking to see it out

Union are minutes away from safety. Can they get over the line?

Full-time: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Augsburg

They've done it! Bayer Leverkusen are the first team ever to complete an unbeaten Bundesliga season - what a story!

4 - 2

Full-time

90'

+ 5

4 - 2

Substitution

Wout Weghorst

Maximilian Beier

90'

+ 4

4 - 2

Yellow card

Bryan Zaragoza

4 - 1

Full-time

90'

+ 5

1 - 3

Substitution

Marco Richter

Nadiem Amiri

90'

+ 5

1 - 3

Substitution

Josuha Guilavogui

Jonathan Burkardt

2 - 1

Full-time

90'

+ 3

Massive strike for Union!!!

Die Eisernen find the back of the net!!! They win a second penalty, and again, Atubolu saves it. On this occasion, though, Union still score, as Haberer finds the back of the net on the rebound!

90'

+ 3

2 - 1

SituationGoal

ReviewEncroachment?

DecisionGoal

4 - 0

Full-time

90'

+ 2

2 - 1

Janik Haberer

GOAL!

2:1

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

24 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

94.93 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

13.18 m

90'

+ 2

2 - 1

Penalty missed!

Taker:

Kevin Volland

90'

+ 2

2 - 2

Yellow card

Ansgar Knauff

90'

+ 2

4 - 0

Yellow card

Deniz Undav

90'

+ 2

2 - 2

Yellow card

Xavi Simons

90'

4 - 1

Substitution

Isak Hansen-Aaröen

Romano Schmid

90'

+ 1

Post!

The woodwork saves Gladbach for a third time - this time following Mittelstädt's attempt.

90'

+ 1

1 - 1

Yellow card

Maximilian Eggestein

90'

+ 1

2 - 1

Substitution

Dion Beljo

Ermedin Demirović

90'

+ 1

2 - 1

Substitution

Mahmut Kücüksahin

Arne Maier

90'

+ 1

Full time: Dortmund 4-0 Darmstadt

More ovations for Reus as Dortmund end the season in some style, crushing Darmstadt 4-0 to warm up well for the final of the UEFA Champions League in a fortnight.

90'

2 - 2

Substitution

Kevin Kampl

Amadou Haidara

90'

2 - 2

Substitution

El Chadaille Bitshiabu

Benjamin Henrichs

4 - 0

Full-time

89'

4 - 0

Yellow card

Patrick Herrmann

88'

Lead restored

Romano Schmid restores the three-goal lead, dribbling his way through and delivering a low shot into the corner as the Bochum defender stands off.

87'

4 - 1

Romano Schmid

GOAL!

4:1

Goal probability

15 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

81.19 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

15.52 m

88'

4 - 2

Yellow card

Andrej Kramarić

89'

1 - 3

Yellow card

Dominik Kohr

89'

If at first you don't succeed...

Malen makes it four for Dortmund. His first shot comes back off the post, but he follows through to tuck in the rebound.

87'

Kramarić hat-trick!

Kramarić! Would you believe it! More messing at the back from Bayern, starting with a poor Neuer pass. Kramarić keeps his composre before sliding in! It's 4-2 to Hoffenheim.

88'

4 - 0

Donyell Malen

GOAL!

4:0

Goal probability

98 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

3.33 m

87'

4 - 2

Andrej Kramarić

GOAL!

4:2

Goal probability

23 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

8.61 m

87'

4 - 1

Substitution

Denis Thomalla

Jan Schöppner

87'

4 - 1

Substitution

Marvin Pieringer

Jan-Niklas Beste

87'

1 - 3

Substitution

Tom Krauß

Brajan Gruda

86'

Freiburg draw level!

A huge strike for the visitors - they are level, as Dōan heads into the corner. They are back up to eighth as a result.

85'

3 - 1

Substitution

Olivier Deman

Felix Agu

85'

Muted celebrations

Antwi-Adjei brings Bochum back into the game, but while the celebrations are muted on the field, the fans are celebrating big-time, because Freiburg have levelled at Union Berlin. This means Bochum are back out of the bottom three, as things stand!

85'

Kramarić completes turnaround

Andrej Kramarić takes a touch and drills in at the near post from just inside the area, beating Neuer! Amazing.

86'

1 - 1

Red card

Michael Gspurning

3-1!!!! That could be it!!

Mainz counter and Gruda is once again brilliant, his cross is behind Jonathan Burkardt but the striker improvises and heads towards Casteels who can't keep hold of the ball. That looks like safety for Mainz.

85'

3 - 1

Christopher Antwi-Adjei

GOAL!

3:1

Goal probability

21 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

94.8 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

12.18 m

85'

1 - 1

Yellow card

Janik Haberer

85'

1 - 1

Ritsu Dōan

GOAL!

1:1

Goal probability

20 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

7.14 m

85'

3 - 2

Andrej Kramarić

GOAL!

3:2

Goal probability

9 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

94.57 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

16.98 m

85'

4 - 0

Substitution

Genki Haraguchi

Serhou Guirassy

85'

1 - 3

Jonathan Burkardt

GOAL!

1:3

Goal probability

10 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

7.84 m

84'

1 - 0

Substitution

Paul Jaeckel

Josip Juranovic

85'

3 - 0

Substitution

Fabian Schnellhardt

Klaus Gjasula

83'

A fourth for Die Schwaben!

Silas dribbles through half of the Gladbach side before hammering into the back of the net. A great goal and the icing on the Stuttgart cake.

83'

1 - 0

Substitution

Florent Muslija

Nicolas Höfler

83'

4 - 0

Silas Katompa Mvumpa

GOAL!

4:0

Goal probability

9 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

102.37 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

13.97 m

82'

Bremen three up

All but over in Bremen as Die Werderaner make it three. Simple task for Union now. Win, and they are safe.

82'

2 - 1

Substitution

Josip Stanišić

Jeremie Frimpong

81'

2 - 2

Substitution

Tom Bischof

Anton Stach

81'

All over?

Almost a carbon copy of Bremen's second, this time it's Stage who rises to head in - Bremen are three up, and Bochum are rooted in the bottom three, needing a favour from Freiburg to keep them out of the relegation play-off berth.

81'

2 - 2

Substitution

Bryan Zaragoza

Mathys Tel

82'

2 - 1

Yellow card

Felix Uduokhai

82'

3 - 0

Substitution

Felix Nmecha

Marco Reus

81'

Farewell Marco Reus

The Signal Iduna Park stands to pay tribute to Marco Reus as he is substituted. A guard of honour is formed by Dortmund's players, and Darmstadt applaud him as he leaves the field.

80'

3 - 0

Jens Stage

GOAL!

3:0

Goal probability

10 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

7.61 m

80'

1 - 0

Substitution

78'

2 - 0

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionGoal

79'

3 - 0

Substitution

Fabio Chiarodia

Jordan

78'

Bochum in trouble

Jung meets a free-kick from Ducksch with his head to double Bremen's lead with his first goal of the season. Bochum in serious trouble now.

79'

3 - 0

Substitution

Shio Fukuda

Manu Koné

78'

2 - 0

Anthony Jung

GOAL!

2:0

Goal probability

61 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

4.94 m

79'

3 - 0

Substitution

Patrick Herrmann

Luca Netz

78'

Beste belter

Jan-Niklas Beste is allowed to run at the Hoffenheim defence and he swipes at the ball from distance, sending a swerving shot high into the goal to the home fan's delight! The hosts are in eighth spot as things stand, which could yet be confirmed as a European spot.

78'

2 - 2

Substitution

Éric Dina Ebimbe

Aurélio Buta

78'

2 - 2

Substitution

Hugo Larsson

Ellyes Skhiri

Goal! 2-2!

Marmoush gets his goal from the spot but it's nothing less than the forward deserves. He wins the spot kick brilliantly and then puts it away expertly, sending Janis Blaswich the wrong way.

78'

4 - 1

Jan-Niklas Beste

GOAL!

4:1

Goal probability

2 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

109.29 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

27.98 m

77'

1 - 0

Substitution

Cristian Gamboa

Tim Oermann

77'

1 - 0

Substitution

Christopher Antwi-Adjei

Maximilian Wittek

77'

2 - 2

Omar Marmoush

GOAL!

2:2

Penalty

Goal probability

77 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11 m

77'

1 - 0

Substitution

Gonçalo Paciência

Anthony Losilla

77'

1 - 0

Substitution

Maximilian Philipp

Roland Sallai

78'

3 - 0

Substitution

Fabio Torsiello

Tim Skarke

77'

3 - 1

Yellow card

Linton Maina

77'

Gosens denied!

Atubolu holds the Union man's attempt from just outside the box.

76'

3 - 1

Substitution

Florian Dietz

Eric Martel

76'

Dreamland

Stuttgart add extra gloss to the scoreline as Jeong sweeps home at the back post. This has been a commanding display.

76'

3 - 1

Yellow card

Tim Kleindienst

76'

1 - 2

Substitution

Kevin Behrens

Jonas Wind

76'

1 - 2

Substitution

Václav Černý

Ridle Baku

68'

1 - 2

SituationNo penalty

ReviewFoul?

DecisionPenalty

75'

3 - 0

Wooyeong Jeong

GOAL!

3:0

Goal probability

40 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

98.62 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11.09 m

75'

1 - 0

Yellow card

Lukas Kübler

75'

1 - 0

Yellow card

72'

Mainz 2-1 up

Mainz are effectively safe as they lead at Wolfsburg. Union will be concentrating on themselves and Bochum now.

72'

2-1 Mainz! Wow!

Just as Union put them in trouble Mainz go ahead! van den Berg beats the offside trap to meet an Amiri free kick, it's saved but the lofty Dutchman puts in the rebound. Henriksen is full of emotion on the touchline. The goal is confirmed after a VAR check and that's a mammoth goal.

72'

1 - 1

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionGoal

73'

Brandt seals the win

Sancho to Brandt, and what a strike from the Dortmund sub, low into the far corner, to put the seal on the three points

72'

3 - 0

Julian Brandt

GOAL!

3:0

Goal probability

12 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

104.91 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

14.02 m

70'

Bochum on the brink

There is a greater sense of urgency in Bochum's game now, as they have slipped inside the bottom three with Union Berlin winning.

71'

1 - 2

Sepp van den Berg

GOAL!

1:2

Goal probability

60 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

80.37 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

4.76 m

70'

As it stands

Union are 15th in the table thanks to that effort. Bochum are 16th - they continue to trail at Bremen.

70'

1 - 0

Yellow card

Josip Juranovic

71'

1 - 2

Yellow card

Lovro Majer

70'

2 - 1

Substitution

Piero Hincapie

Alejandro Grimaldo

69'

Huge strike!

As it stands, Union are safe! It's a goal worthy of keeping them up, as Hollerbach fires a wonderful effort into the top corner from the edge of the area. Atubolu had no chance!

70'

2 - 1

Substitution

Granit Xhaka

Exequiel Palacios

68'

Hoffenheim are level

A throw in reaches Bebou, who turns, beats his man and cuts the ball back into the path of Kramarić who prods in an equaliser for TSG. The hosts may need to win this by two clear goals to snatch sixth, as things stand.

68'

1 - 0

Benedict Hollerbach

GOAL!

1:0

Goal probability

8 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

99.46 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

18.55 m

68'

2 - 2

Andrej Kramarić

GOAL!

2:2

Goal probability

85 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

74.47 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

6.75 m

67'

Augsburg almost level

A ball from the right beats Hrádecký, and Demirović only had to reach it to turn into an empty net - but it runs agonisingly past his outstretched leg.

67'

1 - 0

Substitution

Takuma Asano

Moritz Broschinski

67'

0 - 0

Yellow card

Christopher Trimmel

67'

2 - 0

Substitution

65'

3 - 1

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionGoal

65'

Tigges on target

Steffen Tigges rises at the back post to edge home a goal for Cologne. The Billy-Goats are facing an uphill task in trying to turn this game around but they do have something to build on now.

64'

3 - 1

Steffen Tigges

GOAL!

3:1

Goal probability

97 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

2.75 m

64'

Shuffling the pack

Grote makes three changes as he looks to inspire his side to victory.

62'

Müller goes close

Thomas Müller is joining Sepp Maier as Bayern's record appearance holder today in what is the Raumdeuter's 473rd game for the Bavarians. The attacker has just missed an opportunity to score in his milestone game with a shot that went just off target.

63'

0 - 0

Substitution

Kevin Volland

Diogo Leite

63'

0 - 0

Substitution

Benedict Hollerbach

Yorbe Vertessen

62'

0 - 0

Substitution

Janik Haberer

András Schäfer

63'

2 - 1

Substitution

Patrik Schick

Victor Boniface

62'

Augsburg strike back!

It had been coming. 18-year-old Mert Kömür scores on his first start, sending a sweeping finish into the top corner after Leverkusen lost the ball in their own half. What a dream moment for the youngster!

63'

2 - 1

Substitution

Florian Wirtz

Amine Adli

Game on! Ekitiké!

The jumbotron is back in place and the resulting free kick is cleared before Ekitiké meets the follow-up cross with his head and thumps it in off the post, that's a big goal!

61'

Few chances

There haven't been any clear opportunities after the interval here. Union still need a goal to move out of the relegation play-off spot with Bochum trailing.

62'

3 - 0

Substitution

Leart Paqarada

Dominique Heintz

62'

2 - 1

Mert Kömür

GOAL!

2:1

Goal probability

10 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

97.94 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

16.73 m

61'

1 - 2

Substitution

David Jurásek

Marius Bülter

61'

1 - 2

Substitution

Umut Tohumcu

Grischa Prömel

61'

1 - 2

Yellow card

Robin Koch

61'

Undav denied

Omlin again gets the better of the Germany internationl, tipping his attempt around the post.

61'

2 - 0

Substitution

Julian Brandt

Niclas Füllkrug

61'

2 - 0

Substitution

Donyell Malen

Karim Adeyemi

59'

2 - 0

SituationNo penalty

ReviewFoul?

DecisionNo penalty

60'

1 - 2

Hugo Ekitiké

GOAL!

1:2

Goal probability

20 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

5.78 m

59'

0 - 0

Substitution

Noah Weißhaupt

Christian Günter

59'

0 - 0

Substitution

Michael Gregoritsch

Lucas Höler

59'

Marvin Friedrich

55'

3 - 0

Substitution

Rasmus Carstensen

Jan Thielmann

54'

0 - 0

Yellow card

Ritsu Dōan

54'

1 - 2

Yellow card

Florian Grillitsch

54'

1 - 1

Yellow card

Andreas Hanche-Olsen

0:49

Patrick Wimmer

51'

0 - 2

Yellow card

Benjamin Henrichs

50'

As things stand

It's perhaps a big ask for Hoffenheim to score two more here against Bayern but if Pellegrino Matarazzo's side can win this game, they would overtake Eintracht Frankfurt in sixth spot, with the Eagles currently trailing 2-0 against Leipzig.

51'

1 - 2

Yellow card

Grischa Prömel

50'

3 - 0

SituationNo penalty

ReviewFoul?

DecisionNo penalty

49'

Nübel save

A decent start to the second period for Gladbach, as Weigl tests the Stuttgart shot-stopper with a fierce drive. Ultimately, though, it was straight at him.

48'

Pléa denied

The forward doesn't get enough on his shot after being played in, and Nübel saves with his feet.

46'

0 - 2

Benjamin Šeško

GOAL!

0:2

Goal probability

8 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

118.12 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

20.88 m

1 - 0

Kick-off!

46'

Underway

The second half is up and running here.

46'

We're back out

Leverkusen are 45 minutes plus stoppage time away from history, as an unbeaten season beckons.

45'

+ 3

1 - 0

Substitution

Jens Stage

Senne Lynen

0 - 2

Kick-off!

46'

Back underway

The second half is up and running.

45'

+ 3

1 - 0

Substitution

Matúš Bero

Patrick Osterhage

What a goal!!! Šeško! Wow!

Benjmin Šeško won't score many better goals than that. The striker picks up the ball and it looks like Frankfurt have time to pick him up but he unleashes an absolute laser into the top corner. Wow.

2 - 0

Kick-off!

45'

+ 4

1 - 1

Substitution

Patrick Wimmer

Kevin Paredes

45'

+ 3

3 - 0

Substitution

Damion Downs

Faride Alidou

45'

+ 3

3 - 0

Substitution

Mark Uth

Florian Kainz

45'

+ 4

As it stands

Union will be in the relegation play-off spot if they can't find a goal in the second half. Cologne being 3-0 down means the hosts do not have to worry about finishing in the automatic drop zone, though. Freiburg, meanwhile, remain eighth, but will drop to ninth if they concede given Heidenheim are effectively home and dry.

Half-time: Hoffenheim 1-2 Bayern

A lightning start to this game had Bayern 2-0 up inside the opening six minutes with Mathys Tel and Alphonso Davies on target. Maximilian Beier added a response for the hosts, who went looking for an equaliser thereafter in an entertaining opening 45'.

Half-time: Heidenheim 3-0 Cologne

The Billy-Goats look all but down after a chastening first half in which Eren Dinkçi's double was added to by an eye-catching Kevin Sessa strike.

Half-time: Union Berlin 0-0 Freiburg

All square at the break, but the hosts will be very disappointed not to be in the lead. While there weren't many chances for either side, Josip Juranović had a golden opportunity to haul his side out of the relegation play-off spot from 12 yards after Jordy Makengo had handled in the area. However, the Croation was denied by Noah Atubolu. Will Die Eisernen regret that miss?

Half-time: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Augsburg

All smiles in Leverkusen as the champions are well on course to end the season unbeaten thanks to a smash-and-grab goal from Boniface and a brilliant second from Andrich.

Half-time: Wolfsburg 1-1 Mainz

A very even first half comes to an end with the scores deservedly level. It's no surprise that Gruda was the man to get Mainz back in the game and it could be a huge goal. As things stand a draw would be enough for M05. Even if Union win, Bochum would be the team shifted down to 16th.

45'

+ 3

Half-time: Bremen 1-0 Bochum

Bochum have not been at the races so far, with Bremen deserving their half-time lead. They could have had a second, having hit the woodwork, though a penalty appeal in stoppage time almost gave Bochum a route back into the game. No penalty was given, though, so Bremen hold their lead with 45 minutes of the season remaining

Half-time: Frankfurt 0-1 Leipzig

Frankfurt are a goal down but it's not for the want of trying for SGE. Ekitiké and Omar Marmoush have looked dangerous during an even first-half that was punctured by a Xavi Simons penalty. It's still all to play for at the Deutsche Bank Park.

0 - 1

+ 2

Half-time: Dortmund 2-0 Darmstadt

A goal and an assist from Reus means the script for his Dortmund send-off is Hollywood-ready, and the Westphalians are on course for a win to warm them up well for the UEFA Champions League final thanks to their captain marvel.

Half-time: Stuttgart 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach

The hosts are enjoying their final game of the season and could already be out of sight! As it is, two Serhou Guirassy goals have given them a healthy advantage, and they hit the woodwork twice as well.

2 - 0

Half-time

3 - 0

Half-time

2 - 0

Half-time

45'

+ 2

0 - 1

SituationNo penalty

ReviewHandball?

DecisionNo penalty

45'

2 - 0

Yellow card

Klaus Gjasula

43'

Bar

Guirassy almost nets his hat-trick, but Stuttgart strike the woodwork for a second time!

43'

Goal! Xavi!

After taking the initial penalty before the referee had blown his whistle and sending it wide, Xavi makes the real thing count and opens the scoring.

42'

3-0 to Heidenheim

Cologne concede a third of the day - news that will slightly cushion the blow of that penalty miss.

42'

0 - 1

Xavi Simons

GOAL!

0:1

Penalty

Goal probability

77 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

101.76 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11 m

42'

Vertessen wide

A chance for the striker, but he slices it just beyond the post.

41'

0 - 0

SituationPenalty

ReviewPrevious Offside?

DecisionPenalty

41'

2 - 0

Substitution

Arne Engels

Tim Breithaupt

40'

Undav twice denied

The striker is looking to join his strike partner on the scoresheet. He is denied by Omlin twice in quick succession here.

39'

Juranović misses!

That could prove pivotal! The Croatian steps up after Makengo was ruled to have handled in the area, but he cannot beat Atubolo, he dives the right way to parry to safety.

39'

Remarkable from Reus!

You could not write it! The whole of the stadium was on its feet in anticipation as Reus lined up a free-kick, but few would really have believed the No11 would curl his effort into the top corner! 2-0 Dortmund, assist and goal from Reus!

38'

2 - 0

Marco Reus

GOAL!

2:0

Goal probability

10 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

84.36 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

21.2 m

38'

0 - 0

Penalty missed!

Taker:

Josip Juranovic

37'

1 - 0

Yellow card

Maximilian Wittek

37'

0 - 0

Yellow card

Jordy Makengo

36'

Bar

A huge hit from Leweling rattles the crossbar. Stuttgart are enjoying themselves here.

36'

1 - 0

Yellow card

Senne Lynen

36'

Heidenheim cruising

More poor defending from Cologne and Kevin Sessa makes the most of it in some style. The 23-year-old drags the ball from under his feet before pinging a fine left-footed shot into the corner.

36'

Gosens wide

The German shoots narrowly wide of the post from a dangerous area.

36'

3 - 0

Kevin Sessa

GOAL!

3:0

Goal probability

3 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

102.35 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

20.91 m

35'

0 - 0

SituationNo penalty

ReviewHandball?

DecisionPenalty

30'

Neuer denies Beier

Maximilian Beier and Andrej Kramarić combine, with the former managing to get a shot away. Manuel Neuer makes a solid stop in the corner of his goal. Hoffenheim are taking the game to the Bavarians right now. Bayern still lead 2-1.

34'

1 - 2

Substitution

Lovro Zvonarek

Aleksandar Pavlović

34'

1 - 1

Yellow card

Michael Silberbauer

32'

Brilliant Guirassy strike

Wonderful from the Guinean. He picks up the ball on the edge of the box, holds off Reitz, and buries a low strike in off the post. Number 28 for the campaign, and you wouldn't bet against him getting more.

31'

2 - 0

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionGoal

31'

2 - 0

Serhou Guirassy

GOAL!

2:0

Goal probability

6 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

99.92 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

15.64 m

30'

Reus sets up Maatsen

Sabitzer's shot leaves the crossbar rattling, but the move is not over - the ball reaches Maatsen from Reus, and he strikes it into the back of the net.

30'

2 - 0

Yellow card

Florian Kainz

30'

1 - 0

Ian Maatsen

GOAL!

1:0

Goal probability

4 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

111.82 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

21.16 m

27'

Andrich tricks double lead!

Leverkusen are flying on their festive day! Alejandro Grimaldo swings a corner in from the left that Jonathan Tah fires towards goal. Robert Andrich leaps to send the ball in from short range with a cheeky backheel.

27'

2 - 0

Robert Andrich

GOAL!

2:0

Goal probability

62 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

5.03 m

25'

Guirassy gives Stuttgart the lead!

That is 27 Bundesliga goals this term for the centre-forward, who powers a bullet header past Omlin after Millot's lovely scooped pass.

25'

1-1! Huge goal!!

Wolfsburg were looking far more likely to score but Mainz are brilliant on the counter! Amiri gets the ball and plays a sublime pass to Gruda through on goal and all he has to do is put it away, which he does expertly.

24'

1 - 1

Brajan Gruda

GOAL!

1:1

Goal probability

36 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

108.19 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

14.66 m

23'

1 - 0

Serhou Guirassy

GOAL!

1:0

Goal probability

23 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

6.03 m

20'

As it stands

The stars had to align for Cologne to avoid relegation today. That's not happening thus far. Going behind to an Eren Dinkçi double here means Timo Schultz's side are down, as things stand right now. Heidenheim are sitting above Werder Brmen in ninth.

22'

Dinkçi at the double

Heidenheim fans are jubilant as Eren Dinkçi shows some wonderful feet to jink his way through before applying a smart finish. Cologne are in big trouble.

22'

Omlin save

The Gladbach shot-stopper gets down well to keep out Undav's strike.

22'

2 - 0

Eren Dinkçi

GOAL!

2:0

Goal probability

32 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

92.21 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

15.41 m

16'

Heidenheim in front

Eren Dinkçi's shot from the edge of the area takes a massive deflection off Chabot and bounces in.

21'

Bayern 2-1 up

In the battle for second, Bayern keep the edge as they lead Hoffenheim 2-1. Der Rekordmeister would need to lose and Stuttgart must win if Hoeneß's side are to finish as runners-up.

20'

More good news

Another boost for Union as Kevin Paredes gives Wolfsburg the lead against Mainz. Either way, though, Die Eisernen need a goal.

20'

Aaronson over

The USA international, who has enjoyed a good start to this clash, tries his luck from distance. He can't keep his effort down on this occasion, though, as it sails over the bar.

1-0! Paredes!

Jakub Kaminski is given far too much space down Mainz's right hand side and his cross to the near post is perfect, Kevin Paredes makes the run and taps-in brilliantly for the opener.

18'

1 - 0

Kevin Paredes

GOAL!

1:0

Goal probability

53 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

4.94 m

18'

Sallai wide

Not far away from the Hungarian, who curls an effort just beyond the far post.

16'

Bochum behind

Good news for Union - Bochum are 1-0 behind at Bremen following Marco Friedl's opener. A goal for Union would see them move out of the relegation play-off spot and into guaranteed safety.

16'

1 - 0

Eren Dinkçi

GOAL!

1:0

Goal probability

7 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

18.31 m

12'

GOAL!

1:0

Goal probability

96 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

76.6 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

8.92 m

11'

Mittelstädt denied

The left-back, who was recently included in Germany's UEFA Euro 2024 squad, draws a save from Omlin.

10'

Bremen looking at Freiburg

With Bremen taking the lead, they are looking at Freiburg - if the Black Forest club fall behind at Union Berlin now, Bremen would climb above them into eighth - potentially a European qualification berth!

10'

Eggestein kept out

Union's Rønnow gets down well to put the midfielder's low attempt out for a corner. The resulting set-piece ultimately comes to nothing.

Omlin saves

The goalkeeper holds an Anton header following a short corner.

Hosts back in it

What a breathtaking start to events here. An error from Neuer allows Hoffenheim to work the back into the area and despite Pavlovic's best efforts, Beier is there to belt the ball high into the net.

1 - 2

Maximilian Beier

GOAL!

1:2

Goal probability

29 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

76 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11.22 m

Rare goal from Friedl!

One goal in his 130 previous Bundesliga games, and Friedl nets his second ever league goal, chesting the ball down and then hammering it into the roof of the net!

1 - 0

Marco Friedl

GOAL!

1:0

Goal probability

9 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

83.72 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

8.95 m

0 - 0

Yellow card

Christoph Klarer

Bayern on fire

Hoffenheim fail to work their way out of their own half and Bayern pounce. Tel gets a touch lucky but makes the most of that by playing Davies in. The Canadian rolls a smart finish into the corner.

Pléa thwarted

Nübel saves a shot from the Frenchman. The first effort of the game.

0 - 2

Alphonso Davies

GOAL!

0:2

Goal probability

43 %

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

86.11 km/h

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

13.21 m

Bayern take the lead

A super start from the visitors. Davies scampers down the left and lifts a cross to the back post. Müller sends a first-time, right-footed volley across the face of goal, where Tel connects to put Bayern in front.

Vertessen denied

A relatively harmless effort from Union's January signing is saved by Atubolu. Statement of the hosts' intent though.

0 - 1

Mathys Tel

GOAL!

0:1

Goal probability

10 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

10.5 m

Game on!

The action is underway at the Voith-Arena.

Baumann to the rescue

Oliver Baumann makes a smart stop to deny Mathys Tel straight from the off.

Away we go

The referee's whistle sounds out, signalling the start of the action in Hoffenheim.

We're off!

The game is underway in Stuttgart!

We're off!

Underway in Berlin!

0 - 0

Kick-off!

Carnival atmosphere in Leverkusen

The home fans understandably can't wait to see their side lift their first ever Meisterschale today, with the expectation being they can complete a sensational unbeaten season before lifting the trophy.

More on those teams

Xabi Alonso has been shuffling his team around quite a bit what with the demanding nature of the treble chasers' season. Granit Xhaka and Florian Wirtz are on the bench today while Jeremie Frimpong is all set to make his 100th Bundesliga appearance. Lukáš Hrádecký is playing his 250th competitive game for the Werkself. Augsburg, meanwhile, are giving 18-year-old Mert Kömür a first start in what will be his fourth Bundesliga appearance today.

More on those teams

Dominique Heintz is in Cologne's starting eleven for the first time this year while Dejan Ljubicic is also in from the start for first time since Matchday 29. Steffen Tigges, Linton Maina and Jan Thielmann are also new to the side. This is the first time Cologne are showing five changes to a team in 2024. Heidenheim's top scorer Tim Kleindienst returns from suspension while Lennard Maloney is in for Norman Theuerkauf.

More on those teams

Frankfurt make just one change with Buta in for Ebimbe. Rose shakes things up far more for Leipzig with four tweaks - Janis Blaswich starts over Gulácsi in goal, Xavi Simons comes back after a yellow card suspension for Baumgartner. Šeško and Elmas also come in with Yussuf Poulsen and Simakan making way.

More on those teams

The hosts have named an unchanged team for the third game in a row while Bayern are starting with a three-man backline for only the second time this season: Dier, de Ligt and Upamecano all making it in from the get-go. Harry Kane is out with a back injury, meaning Mathys Tel starts up top. Thomas Müller, meanwhile, is playing in his 473rd Bundesliga game for Bayern.

Bayer04 starting XI

Hrádecký (c) - Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba - Frimpong, Andrich, Palacios, Grimaldo - Hofmann, Boniface, Adli

More on those teams

There's not much need for Bo Henriksen to make any changes to his Mainz after a brilliant 3-0 win over Dortmund last time out, but makes one tweak, swapping Mwene into the line-up over Caci. Hasenhüttl, meanwhile changes up his Wolfsburg XI in three places after a 2-0 defeat to Bayern. Fischer starts in place of Jenz, Zesiger is in for Maehle and Kaminski replaces Wimmer.

Bayer04 subs

Kovář, Hincapié, Stanišić, Xhaka, Puerta, Wirtz, Tella, Hložek, Schick

Augsburg starting XI

Koubek - Engels, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Iago - Dorsch - Breithaupt, Kömür, Maier - Tietz, Demirović (c)

Augsburg subs

Łubik, Bauer, Kücüksahin, Engels, Pep Biel, Hausmann, Michel, Beljo

Frankfurt starting XI

Trapp (c) - Tuta, Koch, Pacho - Buta, Götze, Skhiri, Knauff - Marmoush, Chaïbi - Ekitiké

Frankfurt subs

Grahl, Smolčić, Hasebe, Nkounkou, Max, Larsson, Rode, Chandler, Dina Ebimbe

Leipzig starting XI

Blaswich - Klostermann, Orbán (c), Lukeba, Henrichs - Elmas, Haidara, Seiwald, Xavi - Openda, Šeško

Leipzig subs

Gulácsi, Zingerle, Chadaille Bitshiabu, Norbye, Baumgartner, Raum, Jatta, Kampl, Poulsen

Wolfsburg starting XI

Casteels - Fischer, Lacroix, Bornauw, Zesiger - Majer, Arnold (c) - Baku, Kamiński, Paredes - Wind

Wolfsburg subs

Pervan, Klinger, Jenz, Børset, Černý, Bröger, Wimmer, Behrens

Mainz starting XI

Zentner - Kohr, Van den Berg, Hanche-Olsen - Widmer (c), Barreiro, Amiri, Mwene - Gruda, Lee - Burkardt

Mainz subs

Batz, Caci, Da Costa, Richter, Krauß, Fernandes, Guilavogui, Ajorque, Weiper

Hoffenheim starting XI:

Baumann (c) - Kabak, Grillitsch, Akpoguma - Kadeřábek, Prömel, Stach, Bülter - Kramarić - Bebou, Beier

Bayern starting XI:

Neuer (c) - Upamecano, De Ligt, Dier, Kimmich, Laimer, Pavlović, Davies -, Müller, Goretzka– Tel

Bremen starting XI:

Zetterer - Veljković, Friedl (c), Jung - Weiser, Bittencourt, Lynen, Agu - Schmid, Ducksch – Woltemade

Bochum starting XI:

Riemann - Oermann, Ordets, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo - Losilla (c), Osterhage - Broschinski, Stöger, Wittek – Hofmann

Dortmund starting XI:

Kobel - Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen - Can, Sabitzer – Sancho, Reus (c), Adeyemi – Füllkrug

Darmstadt starting XI:

Schuhen - Zimmermann, Klarer, Maglica – Gjasula - Bader, Kempe, Mehlem (c) Karić - Skarke, Vilhelmsson

Raab ahead of Cologne

The Heidenheim assistant coach said: "We want to win the match so that we remain in the top half. If things go in our favour on the pitch, we will be delighted. It's an absolute all-or-nothing match for Cologne. I am expecting a really intensive match against determined opponents, who will throw everything into it."

Hoeneß ahead of Gladbach

"We are very motivated to be second and make club history with 73 points. These are aims that everyone is taking very seriously. To play in front of a sell-out crowd of our incredible fans again – that will motivate us even more and give us the extra push we need."

Hasenhüttl ahead of Mainz

"Mainz's football has always been about passion, pressing and running intensity. Bo Henriksen has revived that in a very emotional way. We have to find solutions and answers to that. I need players who are hungry for that."

Toppmöller ahead of Leipzig

"We want to do our homework and focus on ourselves. We have everything in our own hands when it comes to securing sixth place. We will see where that takes us. We are determined to win tomorrow, and we want to end the season in the best possible way."

Alonso ahead of Augsburg

"We want to finish the Bundesliga season unbeaten. It's our first final tomorrow. What happened after the Bremen match was a good moment and a great celebration. Tomorrow will be different though, we want to take the trophy on the pitch and hope that everyone stays to watch."

Thorup ahead of Leverkusen

"Bayer are unbeaten in 50 matches - we are the only team who can stop them. I am convinced we can take points in Leverkusen, even if it won't be easy. For us the match is a great chance to pit ourselves against one of the best teams in Europe. We'll be able to see at the end of the season where we are as a team."

Terzic ahead of Darmstadt

"We imagined our Bundesliga season would go differently. We aren't satisfied being fifth. We have dropped too many points, especially at home. I don't want to think what the best moment of the season has been, as hopefully we will have that in two weeks' time."

Lieberknecht ahead of Dortmund

"As we know, Dortmund are in the Champions League final, and deservedly so. From a German perspective, hopefully they win it. We want to go out there on Saturday and carry out things we've discussed. It's important to do things with honour. Everyone should give their all one more time to produce a decent game."

Werner ahead of Bochum

"It's about making a good season into a very good one. We need to play the players who give us the greatest probability of winning. In the first half, we'll focus on ourselves. But we'll also keep an eye on how things are going in other games, so we can decide on things on the closing stages."

Seoane ahead of Stuttgart

"Obviously the game can no longer be categorised in the table in the same way as previous games. Nevertheless, we want to ensure a good finish and accept the challenge of playing one of the best teams in the Bundesliga away from home. We want to continue to develop in every game, be it in technical-tactical, mental or physical areas. That's why we want to bring the right attitude to the pitch on Saturday and put in another good performance against a top opponent in front of a great crowd."

Rose ahead of Frankfurt

"We can still complete the most successful season in the club's history, but we realised after qualifying for the Champions League that we sort of dropped off. Some of the lads are now facing an important European Championship, so we don't want to go beyond the limits. Nevertheless, tomorrow is an important game for the overall assessment and we want to get another win at the end."

Tuchel ahead of Hoffenheim

"It's been clear to us all since February that the chapter was coming to an end. It's been a turbulent last week. It's important to keep the focus on tomorrow's game and bring it to a fitting conclusion."

Matarazzo ahead of Bayern

"Look at where we were one year ago. Now we’re fighting for Europe, eighth, seventh, sixth place - a lot is within reach. A home match against Bayern, it’s a top match of course, maybe it comes at a convenient time. We’ve been strong at home recently, we’ve taken many points, we’re on a run, and we definitely want to build on it in the season finale against Bayern."

Henriksen ahead of Wolfsburg

"We’re not afraid of anything, I’m not afraid of anything. We put ourselves in a situation where we can go out and decide ourselves, and that’s what we’re trying to do. We’re only thinking about ourselves. Now we’re here, in this final, and we have to go out and play it like the biggest final ever. The most important thing is the final. And it doesn’t matter if it’s the World Cup final or if it’s this final - this is the biggest moment. This will always be the biggest moment for us, this is our final, this is where we can win the championship."

Butscher ahead of Bremen

"It’s clear to me that we need at least one point, or three. No matter how the other matches go, if we’re behind, we’ll play for at least one point, we’ll need to score. We’ll play for a win, and that’s all I’m interested in, I can’t influence anything else. Werder Bremen have the chance to qualify for Europe if all the results go in their favour. Their season has been very solid, they’re extremely strong at home, they’re very physical, but they also want to play positive football. They’ll absolutely try to win against us."

Schultz ahead of Heidenheim

"As we’ve always said over the last few weeks, we’ll believe to the very end. Mathematically everything’s possible. We know there are many possibilities, many permutations in the build-up to the game. But above all, we know we have to win our match. That’s the thing we can influence, it’s been our focus all week. Obviously it’s not a normal week or normal situation for us, but I’ve followed and been part of so many last matchdays, penultimate matchdays and play-offs in my life and career. The most amazing things can happen. The last match gave us a real push. We’ll take that with us to Heidenheim. We’ll play our part and win the game, and we’ll see what happens in Berlin. We’re ready for everything."

Streich ahead of Union

"For Union it’s about staying in the league. They’ll do everything for that, and we’ll do everything to achieve a nice result, so it’s a meeting between two highly motivated teams. We’ll know about the other matches, at least in the last 20-25 minutes. There are so many possible scenarios, but I have no tactics up my sleeve, such as us going there looking for a high probability of a draw to qualify for the European stage. An approach like that is no option for us."

Grote ahead of Freiburg

They’re good opponents who aren’t in the top third of the table and fighting for European competition for no reason. They’ve been doing it for years. In any case, we’re expecting an intense match. A lot is at stake for both sides, and at the end of the day that’s the foundation in every Bundesliga match. It always comes down to the basics, but at the end of the day it’ll be about a plan of course, it’ll be about our behaviour in defence and attack, certainly adapted to Freiburg."