Bundesliga & Bundesliga 2: Five Matches That Shaped the 2024/25 Season

 

From legacy-defining farewells to comeback chaos and promotion dreams fulfilled, the 2024/25 Bundesliga season delivered moments that won’t just live in memory — they’re built to be revisited, shared, and retold.

IMG’s archive captures these stories in full, not just as matches, but as milestones. Here are five standout fixtures, and why they matter.

 

1. FC Bayern München 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach

Müller’s Goodbye. Kane’s Breakthrough.

It was more than a title win, it was a changing of eras.

As FC Bayern München reclaimed the Bundesliga crown, Thomas Müller bid farewell after 25 years, 12 league titles, and an indelible mark on the club. A product of the academy, a fan favorite, a serial winner, his final bow at the Allianz Arena was emotional, almost poetic. A late chance to score one last goal would’ve been the perfect ending, but the standing ovation said enough.

For Harry Kane, it was a different kind of chapter, one of long-awaited redemption. After years of goals and near-misses, he finally tasted the feeling of silverware. The burden was lifted. A champion at last.

 

2. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3-4 SV Werder Bremen

Twelve Minutes of Mayhem. One for the Ages.

3-0 down in 12 minutes. Level by the 37th. Ahead five minutes into the second half.

SV Werder Bremen’s comeback against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim was pure theatre — a match that flipped expectations and never stopped surprising. This was the Bundesliga’s unpredictability in full force: goals flying in, momentum swinging wildly, and fans unsure whether to laugh, cry or cheer.

It wasn’t just a result; it was a reminder that no lead is safe, and no script is final.

 

3. Eintracht Frankfurt 7-2 VfL Bochum 1848

A Goal Glut. A Statement of Intent.

Eintracht Frankfurt didn’t just win, they entertained. Six different goal scorers, seven goals in total, and a performance that blended swagger with substance.

By the 20th minute it was 3-0, but VfL Bochum’s pushback added just enough tension. The match had rhythm, range, and relentless energy. From Marmoush’s stunning freekick to Ekitike’s flair, this was a clinic in attacking football — and a celebration of an incredibly talented squad.

Not just a highlight, but a story of a team making a huge statement.

 

4. 1. FC Köln 4-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Champions in Waiting. A Crowd Rewarded.

FC Köln’s final match of the season was less about nerves, more about celebration. Four goals and full control — a composed, confident performance that underlined a campaign of consistency.

With the Bundesliga 2 title secured, the real story here was the connection between team and fans. A club that’s earned its return, a stadium that roared with belief, and a reminder that promotion isn’t just a step up, it’s a mission fulfilled.

 

5. Hamburger SV 6-1 SSV Ulm 1846

A Giant Returns. A Legacy Rekindled.

From founding member to fallen giant, Hamburger SV’s seven-year absence from the top flight had felt like a missing piece in the Bundesliga’s puzzle. This was the day they put it back.

A 6-1 victory to confirm promotion was more than a result — it was a homecoming. The six-time German champions and former European Cup winners reminded everyone of their pedigree, not just with history, but with performance. Goals flew in, the crowd erupted, and the feeling was unmistakable: Hamburger SV are back.

 

These weren’t just games. They were inflection points — emotional peaks, dramatic turns, and moments fans will never stop talking about. And they’re all available to license now through IMG’s archive.

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