A final day loss means Hertha Berlin's sorry season will continue with a relegation playoff against Hamburg. Derby defeats, fan revolts and chronic mismanagement have combined to leave the 'Big City Club' on the brink.
Arminia Bielefeld waited 11 years to return to the Bundesliga, but their two-season stay in the top flight seems set to end after defeat by Bochum. Arminia, one of Germany's yo-yo clubs, will no doubt be back for more.
Hertha Berlin slumped to a third derby defeat of the season, this time 4-1 at home to neighbors Union. The loss highlights cracks at the top of the club, as chronic mismanagement sends them spiralling towards relegation.
Julian Brandt came off the bench to score both goals as Borussia Dortmund picked up their first win in three games. Brandt replaced the injured Giovanni Reyna, who limped off the field in tears in the second minute.
The Nigerian striker has found a home in the German capital, thriving under Urs Fischer at Union Berlin. But as Awoniyi's reputation grows, a 'dream' move to the Premier League appears to be getting closer.