From a Hungarian standpoint, crucial factor within the final spherical of the Bundesliga was whether or not his workforce, Union Berlin, can be eradicated, compelled into the qualifiers, or keep ultimately. All three choices got. Union might make issues simpler with a victory, however in opposition to Freiburg the rating was 1-1 on the finish of normal time, and the truth that Juranovic missed a penalty within the first half could have harm the capital metropolis. However the true drama got here in further time.
András Schäfer and his workforce fought for his or her lives within the final spherical of the Bundesliga. Picture: EPA/Hannibal Hanschke
Within the 92nd minute, Union reached a penalty once more, this time behind the ball was Kevin Volland, whose ft weren’t solely to win, however to remain within the recreation. And he stayed there, as a result of the striker missed the penalty. Sure, however on the rebound, Janik Haberer was in the precise place on the proper time and shot into the aim. Thus, Union gained 2-1 and stayed in, as a result of the rival Bochum misplaced 4-1 at residence to Werder Bremen, and this meant that with the identical rating, however with a greater aim distinction, Union stayed in fifteenth place, and Bochum is compelled to a classifier in opposition to the bronze medalist of the second division.
Schäfer already skilled the drama on the bench, taking part in 62 minutes as a starter, however staying in, particularly like this, have to be a lifelong expertise for him. On the opposite aspect He performed 77 minutes.
Final however not least, with the Union remaining, Schäfer you do not have to work extra time due to the classification, so you can begin the preparation for the European championship with the nationwide workforce on time, collectively along with your teammates, on Might 27 in Telki.
Historical past was made by Bayer Leverkusen, who already led 2-0 in opposition to Augsburg at halftime, and eventually gained their final match at residence 2-1, thus turning into undefeated German champions. He was the primary within the historical past of the Bundesliga to take action. Along with 28 wins, Xabi Alonso’s workforce had 6 attracts and 0 losses this season. Undisputed dominance.
Zsolték Lőw’s inglorious farewell from Bayern Munich
Nevertheless, Bayern Munich additionally misplaced the silver medal within the final spherical. Nevertheless, the Bavarians took a 2-0 lead at Hoffenheim’s residence within the sixth minute because of early objectives from Tel and Davies. Nevertheless, within the 68th minute, Kramaric equalized, and in the identical interval he didn’t cease till he scored a hat-trick (he additionally offered an help), so Hoffenheim rotated and gained 4-2. Bayern’s shocking defeat was taken benefit of by the third-ranked Stuttgart earlier than the spherical, which defeated Mönchengladbach 4-0 to take second place.
Thomas Tuchel’s head coach and his assistant, Zsolt Lőw, thus depart the Munich bench in shame, with no trophy for the season and with the Bundesliga bronze, which is a large disappointment at Bayern’s degree.
Though the Munich membership negotiated with Tuchel to nullify the beforehand made choice and proceed working within the subsequent season, the pinnacle coach clarified earlier than the final match that they failed to succeed in an settlement, so this was certainly his final assembly with Lőw on the Bavarian bench.
Gulácsi was on the bench, the BL finalist Dortmund was celebrating
Leipzig, in a recreation that had no stakes for them, got here from a 2-0 result in a 2-2 draw at Frankfurt’s residence, performed the entire match, however he rested, Janis Blaswich was once more in aim. Dortmund, who made it to the Champions League remaining, celebrated at residence, knocking out last-placed Darmstadt 4-0, saying goodbye to their followers, a few of whom they may meet subsequent within the European Cup remaining in opposition to Actual Madrid at Wembley in London.
Bundesliga, thirty fourth (final) spherical:
Borussia Dortmund–SV Darmstadt 98 4-0 (2-0)
Eintracht Frankfurt–RB Leipzig 2-2 (0-1)
1. FC Heidenheim–1. FC Cologne 4-1 (3-0)
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – Bayern Munich 4-2 (1-2)
Bayer Leverkusen–FC Augsburg 2-1 (2-0)
1. FC Union Berlin–SC Freiburg 2-1 (0-0)
VfB Stuttgart–Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 (2-0)
Werder Bremen–VfL Bochum 4-1 (1-0)
VfL Wolfsburg–FSV Mainz 05 1-3 (1-1)
The tip end result:
1. Bayer Leverkusen 34 89-24 90 factors – CL group stage
2. VfB Stuttgart 34 78-39 73 – BL group stage
3. Bayern Munich 34 94-45 72 – CL group stage
4. RB Leipzig 34 77-39 65 – BL group stage
5. Borussia Dortmund 34 68-43 63 – CL group stage
6. Eintracht Frankfurt 34 51-50 47 – EL group stage
7. TSG Hoffenheim 34 66-66 46 – KL qualifier
8. FC Heidenheim 34 50-55 42
9. Werder Bremen 34 48-54 42
10. SC Freiburg 34 45-58 42
11. FC Augsburg 34 50-60 39
12. VfL Wolfsburg 34 41-56 37
13. FSV Mainz 05 34 39-51 35
14. Borussia Mönchengladbach 34 56-67 34
15. Union Berlin 34 33-58 33
16. VfL Bochum 34 42-74 33 – classifier
17. 1. FC Cologne 34 28-60 27 – gravel
18. Darmstadt 98 34 30-86 17 – eradicated
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