Opponent check: VfL Bochum
The players danced exuberantly on the pitch, and quite a few sank to their knees - beaming with joy and also a little incredulous about what they had achieved. VfL Bochum beat Sandhausen 3-1 on matchday 34 of the 2020/21 season and not only secured promotion to the Bundesliga, but also the second division championship. The celebration in the Ruhr Stadium was a little different, as it took place in front of empty stands due to the corona. Nevertheless, the players danced and sang with joy and the occasional beer shower. VfL Bochum was back in the Bundesliga after eleven years in the second division.