Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund secured their spots in next season’s Champions League, while Heidenheim faces relegation following their recent performances in the Bundesliga.
In a decisive matchup, Borussia Dortmund triumphed over Holstein Kiel with a convincing 3-0 victory. After a challenging season, Dortmund turned the tide in their last few matches, claiming 19 out of a possible 21 points in their last seven games. Required to win by at least two goals to guarantee Champions League qualification, they accomplished this with a solid performance. The match saw an early penalty converted by Serhou Guirassy and goals from Marcel Sabitzer and Felix Nmecha securing the win.
Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt demonstrated their resilience after falling behind to Freiburg. Initially trailing after a goal from Doan, Frankfurt responded with a strong performance, scoring three consecutive goals from Ansgar Knauff, Kristensen, and Skhiri, sealing a 3-1 victory which also assured them a place in the Champions League. This victory denied Freiburg their first-ever participation in the prestigious tournament, leading them to compete in the Europa League.
In other notable matches, Mainz 05 also secured European qualification through a 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen, while Heidenheim’s loss to Werder Bremen confirmed their relegation playoff spot.
Amidst these results, Hoffenheim managed to stay in the Bundesliga despite suffering a heavy defeat to Bayern Munich, marking Thomas Müller’s farewell match.
The Bundesliga wrapped up with intense competition, reflecting a thrilling end to the season. Fans can look forward to seeing both Dortmund and Frankfurt represent Germany on the European stage next year, contributing to the excitement of top-tier football.