Sunday's 24th round Bundesliga match ended in disaster for VfL Wolfsburg, who lost to VfB Stuttgart 0:4. This defeat caused the team to officially slip into the relegation playoff spot, and coach Thomas Bauer's position became untenable. German media widely comment on Kamil Grabara's poor performance and speculate about Dieter Hecking's return to the 'Wolves' bench before the end of the coming week.

Painful defeat for Wolfsburg

Kamil Grabara's team lost 0:4 in Stuttgart, causing the team to slip into the Bundesliga table's relegation playoff zone.

End of the Thomas Bauer era

German media announce the imminent dismissal of the current coach, seeing Dieter Hecking as the only candidate to save the club's top-flight status.

Poor ratings for the Polish international

Kamil Grabara received low ratings from the press, which criticized him for lacking spectacular interventions during Stuttgart's four goals.

Sunday's series of matches in the German Bundesliga was marked by the sporting collapse of VF L Wolfsburg. Thomas Bauer's charges were completely dominated by VfB Stuttgart, losing away 0:4. The match was effectively decided in the first half, which the press described as a 'landing disaster'. The main architect of the hosts' success was Jamie Leweling, who scored twice. Relegation stared Wolfsburg in the face when, after the 24th round, the team officially slipped to 16th place, meaning they must play in the relegation playoffs. Polish goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, although not directly at fault for all the conceded goals, was harshly criticized by German sports services for lacking game-saving interventions. The situation of coach Thomas Bauer is now critical. The management of the Lower Saxony club is analyzing the possibility of immediately terminating his contract to provide the team with a 'new broom effect' before the decisive phase of the season. The most serious candidate for the rescue job is Dieter Hecking, who previously coached the 'Wolves' from 2012 to 2016, winning the DFB-Pokal with them. Media suggest negotiations could conclude with an urgent agreement. Meanwhile, Stuttgart, thanks to the excellent performance of German national team players, consolidated its position in the upper regions of the table, showcasing a modern and offensive style of play. VfL Wolfsburg are the German champions from 2009. The club, 100% owned by the Volkswagen automotive group, was considered a financial powerhouse of the league for decades, but the current crisis is the most serious since their fight for survival in 2018.Simultaneously, emotions ran high in the lower divisions. In the 2. Bundesliga, a crucial battle for survival took place, where Eintracht Braunschweig lost at home to Preußen Münster 1:2. The hosts lost their lead within just four minutes, sparking fury among local fans. In the 3. Liga, there was noise about the ambitious declarations of Munich's 'Lions' (TSV 1860), even though Kevin Volland appeals for calm and realism. The situation in German football is becoming increasingly tense, especially for clubs with such rich histories as those from Wolfsburg or Braunschweig. Results of key Sunday matches (01.03.2026): VfB Stuttgart 4:0 VfL Wolfsburg; E. Braunschweig 1:2 Preußen Münster4 — goals conceded by Kamil Grabara in the match against Stuttgart

Mentioned People

  • Kamil Grabara — Polish goalkeeper playing for VfL Wolfsburg, criticized after the 0:4 defeat.
  • Thomas Bauer — Current coach of VfL Wolfsburg, threatened with immediate dismissal.
  • Dieter Hecking — Main favorite to take over the coaching position at Wolfsburg, previously associated with the club's successes.
  • Jamie Leweling — VfB Stuttgart player, scorer of two goals in the match against Wolfsburg.