Overview

• Hamburger SV defeated SSV Ulm 6:1 on May 10, 2025, ensuring direct promotion to the Bundesliga after seven years in the 2. Bundesliga.
• Key contributions came from Ludovit Reis, Ransford Königsdörffer, Davie Selke, and Daniel Elfadli, with a penalty save by Daniel Heuer-Fernandes pivotal to the result.
• The victory guarantees the return of the Nordderby rivalry with Werder Bremen in the top flight next season.
• Celebrations included a pitch invasion, fireworks, and a citywide party, but also resulted in 20 serious injuries, with one individual in critical condition.
• Coach Merlin Polzin, who took over mid-season, secured his contract extension and praised the team’s resilience throughout their promotion campaign.