Bundesliga Relegation 2023/24: Bochum and Düsseldorf Battle for Survival and Promotion
Intense Two-Legged Matches Set to Determine Fate of Bundesliga Teams
The Bundesliga relegation and promotion battle is reaching its climax, with VfL Bochum and Fortuna Düsseldorf facing off in a two-legged playoff to decide their fate in the German top flight. Kick-off for the first leg is set for May 26, 2023, at Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach, with the second leg taking place on May 29, 2023, at the Sparkasse Arena in Bochum.
Bochum Aiming to Avoid Second Consecutive Relegation
VfL Bochum finished the Bundesliga season in 16th place, narrowly avoiding automatic relegation to Bundesliga 2. They now face the daunting task of overcoming Fortuna Düsseldorf, who finished third in the second tier. Bochum has had a disappointing season, failing to win any of their last six league games, but they will be hoping to turn things around in the relegation playoff.
Düsseldorf Eyeing Return to Bundesliga After Two Years
Fortuna Düsseldorf will be hoping to return to the Bundesliga after a two-year absence. They finished the 2. Bundesliga season strongly, winning their last three games, including an impressive 3-0 victory over 1. FC Nürnberg in the promotion playoff semi-final. Düsseldorf will be confident of their chances against Bochum, having won their last meeting 3-1 in the 2. Bundesliga in December 2022.
High Stakes for Both Teams
The stakes are high for both teams in the Bundesliga relegation playoff. Bochum will be desperate to avoid a second consecutive relegation, while Düsseldorf will be keen to make an immediate return to the Bundesliga after their brief spell in the second tier. The two-legged tie promises to be a tense and exciting affair, with both teams giving it their all to achieve their respective goals.
Fans can catch all the action live on SAT1, with expert commentary and analysis. The first leg will kick off at 8:30 PM CEST on May 26, 2023, while the second leg will start at 8:30 PM CEST on May 29, 2023. Don't miss this thrilling playoff that will determine the fate of VfL Bochum and Fortuna Düsseldorf in the Bundesliga.
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