VfL Wolfsburg suffered a heavy 6-0 loss at Borussia Dortmund in the final game of Matchday 31. The Wolves defended high up the pitch in a bold start to the contest, but BVB were able to exploit the visitors’ high line and make the most of their goalscoring opportunities. Karim Adeyemi put Dortmund ahead in the 14th minute, before efforts from Sebastien Haller (28’) and Donyell Malen (37’) gave Borussia a 3-0 lead at the break.

It helped Spurs take advantage of Newcastle’s slip-up against Liverpool by moving above the Magpies into fourth to aid the recovery of manager Antonio Conte, who remains in Italy after gallbladder surgery.

After the home win over 1. FC Köln on Saturday, Tuesday afternoon saw the Black & Yellows commence preparations for their next Bundesliga match, away to Bayern Munich on 1 April. The 90-minute training session took place without 12 international players, but did feature six young players. Ole Pohlmann, Falko Michel, Abdoulaye Kamara, Justin Njinmah and Antonios Papadopoulos of the U23s and Samuel Bamba of the U19s stepped up to complete head coach Edin Terzic’s training group.

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No points for VfL in Mainz. A goal by Jeremiah St. Juste was enough for the home team to decide the first of the two straight duels in their favour. Sebastian Polter had the biggest chance to score for Bochum, but unfortunately Mainz keeper Robin Zentner got his grips on the striker’s penalty kick. The next encounter will already take place in three days, then it will be a cup game at the Castroper Street.

“I’m expecting a top game. Union had a tough game in Europa League yesterday. They always bring their football onto the pitch, it’s designed for counterattacks. They always make it uncomfortable for the opponent, you don’t get much space against them,” Nagelsmann said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “The boys trained very well, with a lot of commitment. If we go into the games with the same enthusiasm and commitment, that will very likely lead us to success.”

Following confirmation of the club’s relegation from the Bundesliga, the first personnel decisions have also been made, with Santiago Ascacíbar and Omar Alderete, who have both been out on-loan this season, now moving to Estudiantes de La Plata and Getafe CF permanently. Both of these deals have been completed for undisclosed fees. “We thank both of them for the efforts for Hertha BSC and wish them well,” said Benjamin Weber, before continuing, “In the coming weeks and months, it is our task to put together the best squad possible taking all factors into account.”

The end of the season is nearly here. Pál Dárdai and Benjamin Weber took their seats for the press conference for the last time to discuss the final game of the 2022/23 season. On Saturday (15:30 CEST), the Old Lady will travel to VfL Wolfsburg and would like to leave the Bundesliga with a good performance. “It’s not a nice week, you have to be honest, but the guys are focused on getting a good result to end the season. This is our motivation for the week and we won’t let up,” said the head coach. Hertha’s sporting director also stressed the ambition for a good finish. “It is matchday 34, the last game of the season. It’s now important to be serious and professional in our approach.” herthabsc.com has all the key statements of Dárdai and Weber on…

The players and staff were in great spirits after the 3-1 win over Augsburg at the...