Greuther Fürth

Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart conceded that Hamburg need to improve after being held to a 0-0 draw by second-tier Greuther Furth on Thursday.

Hamburger SV Hamburg dramatically preserved their Bundesliga status courtesy of an away goal in a 1-1 play-off draw at Greuther Furth.

Paderborn Paderborn will make their Bundesliga debut next season after clinching second place in Bundesliga 2 to join Cologne in the top flight.

Greuther Fürth Hamburg's 0-0 draw with Greuther Furth in their relegation play-off first leg leaves them in grave danger of dropping out of the top flight.

Johan Djourou Switzerland defender Johan Djourou's FIFA World Cup hopes are in doubt after he suffered a neck injury on Sunday.