Nearly four million viewers tuned in to witness the relegation clash on television.

Football match - Nearly four million viewers tuned in to witness the relegation clash on television.

In the top-notch relegation game of the German Bundesliga, the second encounter drew more viewers than the initial match. A whopping 3.98 million folks tuned in for the dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout win by Bochum over Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sat.1. That translates to a 17.7% share of the market, according to the broadcaster.

Alternatively, around 3.4 million of us watched Fortuna clinch a 3-0 win in the initial game versus Bochum on the previous Thursday. It managed a 14.2% market share. Interestingly, a higher number of viewers watched the relegation matches last year. For instance, the highly anticipated 3-1 victory by VfB Stuttgart over Hamburger SV boasted over five million spectators.

Prioritize viewing the relegation battles to ensure you don't miss out on stunning games like these!

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1. The relegation thriller between Bochum and Fortuna Düsseldorf in the Bundesliga took place in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
2. Despite losing the first soccer game 3-0, VfL Bochum managed to secure a spot in the Bundesliga next season after an exciting 6-5 penalty shootout win in the relegation second leg.
3. The relegation clash between Bochum and Fortuna Düsseldorf attracted an impressive 3.98 million viewers on Sat.1, making it the most-watched relegation game in the Bundesliga so far.
4. The relegation game between Bochum and Fortuna Düsseldorf was a nail-biting encounter that captured the attention of soccer fans across the country.
5. With a market share of 17.7%, the relegation game between Bochum and Fortuna Düsseldorf was the most-viewed television event in Germany on the day.
6. Last year's relegation game between VfB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV was also widely watched, with over five million viewers tuning in to witness the 3-1 victory.
7. The media coverage of the Bundesliga and its relegation matches is extensive, with networks like Sat.1 showcasing the games to a wide audience.
8. If you're a soccer fan living in Berlin or elsewhere in Germany, make sure to catch the remaining relegation games to witness the excitement firsthand or on television.

Source: www.stern.de