Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 34
Matchday 34 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season showcased thrilling matches and remarkable displays. Here’s the Bundesliga roundup from this round.
St Pauli 0-2 Bochum
Bochum broke their eight-match winless streak in the Bundesliga by securing a 2-0 victory against St Pauli on the last day of the season, although they still ended up at the bottom of the table with relegation already confirmed. Bochum left the Bundesliga on a positive note, while St Pauli, who had a slim chance of falling into the relegation play-off spot before the match, managed to stay safe despite the loss.
RB Leipzig 2-3 Stuttgart
RB Leipzig failed to qualify for a European competition for the first time since their ascent to the Bundesliga, losing 2-3 to VfB Stuttgart on the last day of the 2024/25 season. Stuttgart managed to secure all three points, resulting in Leipzig finishing in seventh place, their lowest ranking in the German top division. On the other hand, Stuttgart still has a chance to secure a spot in the UEFA Europa League if they win the DFB-Pokal final next weekend.
Mainz 2-2 Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso’s tenure as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen concluded with a 2-2 tie against Mainz on the last day of the Bundesliga season. This outcome allowed Die Werkself to establish a new record for the most consecutive away matches without a loss in the German top division. Meanwhile, Mainz emerged as the day’s major victors, having four goals disallowed, as they achieved qualification for the upcoming UEFA Conference League.
Hoffenheim 0-4 Bayern Munich
Even though Hoffenheim suffered a 4-0 loss to the newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich at the PreZero Arena, they managed to avoid the relegation play-off and maintain their position in the top division due to results in other matches. On the other hand, Bayern Munich capped off a commanding 2024/25 season with 82 points, finishing with their sixth consecutive unbeaten match in the Bundesliga.
Heidenheim 1-4 Werder Bremen
Heidenheim secured their spot in the Bundesliga relegation play-off after suffering a decisive 4-1 defeat to Werder Bremen, who finished 8th, just missing out on European qualification. Heidenheim ended the season in 16th place and will play in two play-off matches to maintain their top division status.
Freiburg 1-3 Frankfurt
Frankfurt secured their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League by defeating Freiburg 3-1 in an away match against their top-four competitors. As a result of this loss, Freiburg will be competing in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) next season, despite having been in the top four for the past few weeks. Frankfurt concludes the Bundesliga season in third place, marking their first top-four finish in the top division since the 1992/93 season.
Dortmund 3-0 Holstein Kiel
Dortmund secured a straightforward 3-0 win against 10-man Holstein Kiel, marking their fifth straight Bundesliga victory and earning them a spot in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) on the last day of the season. This commanding performance allowed Niko Kovač’s team to move ahead of Freiburg into fourth place, ensuring UCL participation for the next season, while Kiel concluded their first Bundesliga season in a disappointing 17th place.
Monchengladbach 0-1 Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg concluded their Bundesliga season on a positive note, securing a 1-0 win against Mönchengladbach at Borussia-Park. This marked their first win in 10 league matches (with 3 draws and 6 losses). The victory allowed them to achieve an 11th-place finish for the second year in a row, finishing just two points behind their opponents, who ended in 10th place.
Augsburg 1-2 Union Berlin
Andrej Ilić scored two goals in his last match for Union Berlin, leading the team to a 2-1 victory over Augsburg at the WWK ARENA, marking their first-ever win against Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Augsburg finished the season in 12th place, which is a commendable achievement given their difficult start to the season.
