Bundesliga Relegation: Heidenheim vs Elversberg Live on Free TV Tonight
The highly anticipated Bundesliga relegation match between Heidenheim and Elversberg will take place tonight, Thursday, May 22, at 8:30 pm. The match will be broadcast live on free TV, with Sat.1 showing the game from 7:50 pm. This crucial match determines which team will play in the top-tier German football league next season.
According to BILD, fans can watch the match on free TV or via a livestream on ran.de and the streaming service Joyn. Additionally, the match will be broadcast on the pay-TV channel Sky and the paid streaming service WOW.
In a statement, Heidenheim’s coach, Frank Schmidt, said, "The clocks are set to zero. We can achieve something and don’t have to prevent anything. We had a much worse situation a few weeks ago." He emphasised that his team is focused on the task at hand, stating, "We’re not complaining. We have the chance to stay in the league via relegation, so we’re going full throttle towards relegation."
The return match will take place next Monday, May 26, and will determine which team will play in the Bundesliga next season. As per BILD, since the 2021/22 season, the away goals rule has been abolished, meaning the overall goal difference from both matches will be decisive. If the scores are level after the second match, the game will go into extra time, and if necessary, a penalty shootout will follow.
Technology will play a crucial role in ensuring a fair match, with the Video Assistant (VAR) and goal-line technology being used in both matches.
Elversberg secured their spot in the relegation match with a 2:1 win against Schalke on the last day of the 2. Bundesliga season.
Those unable to watch the match live on TV can follow the action on BILD.de’s live ticker.
The stakes are high for both teams, with the winner earning a spot in the top-tier German football league. Fans are eagerly anticipating the match, and BILD has all the latest updates and news on the relegation match.
As quoted in BILD, Heidenheim’s coach Frank Schmidt expressed his team’s determination to succeed, stating that they are ready to give it their all to stay in the league.
The match between Heidenheim and Elversberg is set to be an intense and thrilling encounter, with both teams fighting for a spot in the Bundesliga. With live coverage on free TV and streaming services, fans will be able to follow the action from anywhere.
For the latest updates, news, and analysis on the Bundesliga relegation match, fans can rely on BILD as their trusted source.
The information provided is sourced from BILD, a reputable German newspaper.
