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Vinicius Souza is an undisputed starter for Wolfsburg (GER)

German football reached the final match of the top division this Monday (25). Wolfsburg (GER), the team of Vinicius Souza, formerly of Flamengo, ended up losing 2-1 to Paderborn (GER) and were relegated to the second division.

After drawing 1-1 in the first leg, Wolfsburg needed a win, but had a player sent off. As a result, they saw the opposing team take control, turn the tie around, and secure a place in the top flight of German football for the 2025/26 season.

WHAT’S THE CONTEXT?

In Germany, the first team in the Serie A relegation zone faces the third-placed team from the second division promotion group. That way, Wolfsburg and Paderborn battled for the spot. In the end, the former Flamengo player’s team came up short and was relegated to Serie B.

HOW LONG HAD WOLFSBURG BEEN UP BEFORE GOING DOWN?

Wolfsburg were relegated after 28 years in the top tier of German football. Therefore, Vinicius Souza’s team had been in the first division since 1998. During that period, they even won the Bundesliga and regularly competed in the Champions League.

VINI SOUZA’S TEAM?

Vinicius Souza joined Wolfsburg in July last year, when he left Sheffield United (ENG) after standout campaigns in England. This season, the former Flamengo defensive midfielder has made 26 appearances, averaging 74 minutes per game.

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