VfL Wolfsburg's Volkswagen-funded attack on the established Bundesliga top teams nearly ended in tears, with the side only staying up due to a draw in a directly decisive fixture at home to Kaiserslautern.

Cédric Makiadi and Diego Klimowicz turned a 0-1 deficit around within just minutes during the second half, before an equaliser from Marcel Ziemer five minutes from time made for a nervy conclusion.

But with no further goals scored, Wolfsburg just stayed up following a nightmare season.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.