VfL Wolfsburg will make their return to the Champions League for the first time in five years, following their deserved 3-1 victory in Paderborn. The win also saw Wolfsburg reclaim second place, after Gladbach had temporarily overtaken them on matchday 32. SC Paderborn on the other hand remain fully involved in the relegation battle, currently finding themselves in 17th place.
Wolfsburg, winless in three prior to matchday 32, are now guaranteed a third place finish and will therefore return to Europe's elite club competition only for the second time in the club's history. Centre back Klose and a brace from Bas Dost provided Wolfsburg with the required goals against Paderborn, who were only able to bag a consolation goal through Lukas Rupp in second half injury time.
"I feel relieved," said Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs after the game. "Our performances in recent weeks weren't always that straightforward." He announced the signing of Germany international Max Kruse from Borussia Mönchengladbach for the coming season after the game. "I can confirm that Kruse will sign a four-year deal with Wolfsburg."
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