Bundesliga Relegation: Bochum secures Bundesliga status

VfL Bochum defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf in promotion-relegation

Bochum maintains Bundesliga presence for 2024-25 season

Bochum, Germany - The first leg of the Bundesliga relegation play-off has concluded, with VfL Bochum emerging victorious over Fortuna Düsseldorf. Despite facing uncertainty surrounding goalkeeper Riemann's status, Bochum secured its place in the Bundesliga for the 2024-25 season after staging a remarkable comeback in the promotion-relegation match-up.

The encounter was a tale of two halves, with Düsseldorf dominating the first half and Bochum orchestrating a stunning turnaround in the second. After an initial 5-0 loss in the first leg of the relegation, Bochum displayed resilience and determination to defeat Fortuna Düsseldorf 5-6 in the second leg.

Interim head coach Heiko Butscher's team overturned the substantial deficit from the first leg, securing a 10-11 aggregate victory and retaining its Bundesliga status. The result marks a significant achievement for Bochum, which had faced relegation concerns throughout the season.