VfL Wolfsburg have been relegated from the Bundesliga following a 2-1 defeat after extra time against Paderborn in the second leg of their relegation playoff.
The result confirms Wolfsburg’s drop to the second tier of German football after failing to overcome their opponents over the two-legged tie. The visitors suffered an early setback in the decisive fixture, going down to 10 men early in the first half of the match.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, the match remained closely contested before Paderborn secured the victory in the extra period. Reuters Sports reports that the defeat officially ends Wolfsburg’s spell in the top flight, sealing their relegation to the 2. Bundesliga for the upcoming domestic campaign.
Further details regarding the club’s immediate plans and managerial future are expected to be addressed by club officials later today.
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