Hamburg's proud Bundesliga run comes to an end
What's the story
Bundesliga outfit Hamburg have been relegated from Germany's top flight for the first time in their history despite a 2-1 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach. The club has been in the Bundesliga since its inception and the relegation brings an end to their proud 55-season run in Germany's top flight. Hamburg have won the Bundesliga 6 times.
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Hamburg relegated after 55 seasons
Germany's top flight Bundesliga came into inception in the year 1963. Hamburg are the only ones to have played every single season of the tournament since its inaugural.
Massive protests
Hamburg fans not pleased with their team's performances
Hamburg fans were definitely not pleased by their side's efforts this season and it showed when they set off a flurry of fireworks. This released a cloud of smoke across the stadium forcing the play to be suspended for a few minutes before the final whistle of the game. Hamburg might have beaten Moenchengladbach but Wolfsburg's 4-1 victory over Cologne relegated them.
Twitter Post
Fans throw flares to protest Hamburg's first relegation
Carnage! #Hamburg pic.twitter.com/42pbD5cLsJ
— Murray Wilson (@MurrayEW) May 12, 2018
Crucial fixture
Wolfsburg will battle Holstein Kiel for the spot in Bundesliga
Relegation means several players will now part ways with the club. Bobby Wood is likely to return to United States to play in the MLS. Wolfsburg now have a chance to retain their spot in the Bundesliga as they will play Holstein Kiel from the second division to determine which team will get a place in Germany's top flight.