European Soccer Championship Tournament - VfL's relegation rescue: Relief for Nico Schlotterbeck
VfL Bochum's incredible rescue from relegation struck a chord even with BVB's Nico Schlotterbeck, who couldn't help but feel ecstatic for his brother Keven. On Tuesday, Keven showed nerves of steel during the team's penalty shootout victory against Fortuna Düsseldorf, and Nico had nothing but praise. "There are things in football that only exist in sports. I was really happy for my brother. It's just fun. This is the most wonderful sport in the world. You've got to enjoy it, especially in moments like this," the BVB defender shared.
The Bochumers had seemingly slipped into the abyss with a 0:3 deficit against a second division team on Monday, yet they managed to tie the series with a 3:0 win in Düsseldorf, securing their spot in the penalty shootout. "You've got to cherish these moments. They only come once in a while," said Nico, who has no regrets about the Bochumers' salvation.
Having made it to the Champions League semi-finals with Dortmund in Paris three weeks prior, Nico had taken to social media to promise his brother Keven his assistance in Bochum's relegation fight. But shortly after, the Dortmunders faced off against FSV Mainz 05. "Don't worry about Bochum this Saturday, we'll give it 110%," he'd pledged on Instagram. However, the team couldn't fulfill its promise, as they lost 0:3 against Mainz, a result that would've saved Bochum from relegation matches.
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- Despite BVB's success in the Champions League, Nico Schlotterbeck remained focused on his brother Keven's relegation battle with VfL Bochum in the Bundesliga.
- The German soccer scene was abuzz with excitement as North Rhine-Westphalia's two powerhouses, BVB and VfL Bochum, faced significant challenges.
- The Champions League final between Real Madrid and a yet-to-be-determined opponent loomed, but Nico's attention was divided between the Spanish giants and his brother's team.
- In Germany, the Bundesliga's relegation battle between VfL Bochum and Fortuna Düsseldorf was as intense as the international Champions League tournament.
- During a Champions League game against England's Manchester City, Nico watched the relegation match between his brother's team and Fortuna Düsseldorf on his phone.
- With Spain's Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also marching towards the Champions League final, Nico's emotions were a rollercoaster of joy and concern for his brother.
- Having cheered for BVB in the Champions League, Nico swiftly switched his allegiance to VfL Bochum during the crucial relegation decisive matches.
- The people of Düsseldorf were equally anxious as they awaited the outcome of the relegation matches, knowing that their beloved Fortuna Düsseldorf was just as important to the soccer community as Borussia Dortmund.
- Though it was a hectic time for Nico, he continued to maintain strong bonds with his family and friends, always finding time to encourage and support his brother Keven in his soccer journey.
Source: www.stern.de
