The 2024/25 Bundesliga season climaxes this Saturday, May 17, 2025, with pivotal battles for European qualification and survival. While Bayern Munich has already clinched the title, the final matchday promises high-stakes encounters across the league.
Bundesliga Champions: Bayern Munich Reclaim the Throne
Bayern Munich secured their record-extending 33rd Bundesliga title on May 4, 2025, following Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with SC Freiburg. This triumph marks Bayern’s 12th title in 13 seasons, reaffirming their dominance in German football.
Champions League Race: Three Teams, Two Spots
Bayern and Bayer Leverkusen have secured the top two positions. Eintracht Frankfurt, SC Freiburg, and Borussia Dortmund are contesting for the remaining two UEFA Champions League spots.
- Eintracht Frankfurt: Currently third with 57 points, they face SC Freiburg. A win secures their Champions League spot.
- SC Freiburg: Fourth in the Bundesliga with 55 points, they must defeat Frankfurt to guarantee qualification.
- Borussia Dortmund: Fifth with 54 points, they need a victory against already-relegated Holstein Kiel and hope for favorable results elsewhere.
Dortmund’s coach, Niko Kovac, emphasized the importance of their final match, likening it to a final for Champions League qualification.
Europa and Conference League Qualification: Tight Contests
Europa League: The fifth and sixth-placed teams will qualify. Borussia Dortmund, Mainz, and RB Leipzig are in contention.
Conference League: Mainz and RB Leipzig are vying for this spot. To qualify, Mainz must better Leipzig’s result and overcome a goal difference deficit.
Bundesliga Relegation Battle: Hoffenheim vs. Heidenheim
While Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum have been relegated, the 16th spot, which leads to a relegation playoff, is contested between Hoffenheim and Heidenheim.
Hoffenheim: They are 15th with 30 points. They face Bayern Munich. A loss could see them drop to 16th in the Bundesliga standings.
Heidenheim: 16th with 27 points. They need a win against Werder Bremen and a significant goal-difference swing to overtake Hoffenheim.
Bundesliga Final Day Fixtures to Watch
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs. SC Freiburg: Direct battle for Champions League qualification.
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Holstein Kiel: Dortmund aims for a top-four finish.
- Mainz vs. Union Berlin: Mainz seeks European qualification.
- RB Leipzig vs. VfB Stuttgart: Leipzig targets European spots; Stuttgart prepares for the DFB-Pokal final.
- Hoffenheim vs. Bayern Munich: Hoffenheim fights to avoid Bundesliga relegation playoff.
- Heidenheim vs. Werder Bremen: Heidenheim hopes to escape the relegation zone.
Current Standings (Before Final Matchday)
| Position | Team | Points | Goal Difference |
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 79 | +63 |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 68 | +29 |
| 3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 57 | +20 |
| 4 | SC Freiburg | 55 | -2 |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 54 | +17 |
| 6 | Mainz | 51 | +12 |
| 7 | RB Leipzig | 51 | +6 |
| 15 | Hoffenheim | 30 | -20 |
| 16 | Heidenheim | 27 | -27 |
| 17 | VfL Bochum | 24 | -35 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 22 | -40 |
Bundesliga 2024/25 Top Scorer
Harry Kane leads the scoring charts with 25 goals, showcasing his consistent performance throughout the season.
Looking Ahead
The 2025/26 Bundesliga season will commence on August 22, 2025, with Bayern Munich as the defending champions.
