Wolfsburg’s Patrick Wimmer says his team is ready for the run in despite narrow loss to Bayern Munich

TL;DR

Wolfsburg's Patrick Wimmer expressed confidence in his team's readiness for the upcoming final, despite a narrow loss to Bayern Munich. He highlighted their defensive performance and the stability regained under coach Dieter Hecking.

Key points

Wolfsburg lost narrowly to Bayern Munich
Patrick Wimmer expressed confidence in the team's readiness
Dieter Hecking has improved the team's stability
Wolfsburg's survival in the Bundesliga is at stake
Heidenheim's match on Sunday will impact the final standings

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WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 25: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) Patrick Wimmer of VfL Wolfsburg is pictured in the players tunnel on his way to the second half of the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Volkswagen Arena on April 25, 2026 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images) Wolfsburg were up for it as they hosted Bayern Munich, and it looked like the Bavarians were going to be blown away again. However, a spectacular performance from Jonas Urbig and Michael Olise’s wonder goal against the run of play ensured that Wolfsburg will not be safe just yet. “I think we defended quite well for 95 percent of the 90 minutes. I don’t think you can completely defend like that for the entire match,” Wolfsburg’s Patrick Wimmer said (via Bayern’s official website). “The fact that the ball then went in off the crossbar, well, that’s just a testament to the quality of the team and the players they have. If I could say why it wasn’t always like that, we wouldn’t be where we are now, and we wouldn’t be in the final next week. “Under Dieter Hecking, we’ve definitely regained more stability in our team. And I think that’s simply good for us. We’re playing solid football, we can also play some good football, I think we saw that today. And I think we’re now ready for the final next week.” Fellow strugglers Heidenheim play on Sunday, which means the battle for survival will last until the final match of the season next week. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What did Patrick Wimmer say about Wolfsburg's performance against Bayern Munich?

Patrick Wimmer stated that Wolfsburg defended well for most of the match and acknowledged the quality of Bayern's players, attributing the loss to a moment of brilliance from them.

How has Dieter Hecking impacted Wolfsburg's stability this season?

Under Dieter Hecking, Wolfsburg has regained stability, allowing them to play solid football and improve their overall performance.

What is at stake for Wolfsburg in the final match of the season?

Wolfsburg faces a battle for survival in the Bundesliga, with their fate potentially hinging on the outcome of the final match against fellow strugglers Heidenheim.