Overview

• 1. FC Köln defeated 1. FC Kaiserslautern 4:0 on the final matchday to claim the 2. Bundesliga title and secure direct promotion to the Bundesliga.
• Interim coach Friedhelm Funkel, who took over two games ago, led Köln to consecutive victories, marking his record seventh Bundesliga promotion.
• Earlier in the day, Köln’s U19 team triumphed 5:4 over Bayer Leverkusen to win the German junior championship, completing a double celebration for the club.
• SV Elversberg earned a promotion playoff spot with a 2:1 victory over Schalke 04, whose 14th-place finish is the worst in the club’s 121-year history.
• Friedhelm Funkel has expressed interest in continuing as Köln’s head coach, with discussions about his future set to take place soon.