VfL Wolfsburg has been relegated from the Bundesliga after a dramatic 2-1 loss to SC Paderborn in the second leg of their relegation playoff held on May 25, 2023. Wolfsburg, who have been a staple of the German top flight since their promotion in 1997, faced a challenging match after going down to 10 men early in the game. Dzenan Pejcinovic put Wolfsburg ahead just three minutes into the match, but Paderborn equalized shortly before halftime through Filip Bilbija. The situation worsened for Wolfsburg when Joakim Maehle was sent off for two yellow cards in quick succession. Despite several missed opportunities from Paderborn and crucial saves from Wolfsburg's goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, the match proceeded to extra time. Laurin Curda's volley in the 10th minute of extra time sealed the fate for Wolfsburg, marking a significant moment as they have previously survived relegation playoffs in 2017 and 2018. This loss ends Wolfsburg's long-standing presence in the Bundesliga, where they were champions in 2009 and German Cup winners in 2015.