Wolfsburg beats Mainz 05 in German Bundesliga, Valencia and Arnold score to escape relegation

Updated:2025-12-05 08:33    Views:97

Wolfsburg beat Mainz 05 2-1 in the German Bundesliga on Saturday, securing their place in next season's Europa League. The victory came after Wolfsburg had trailed 1-0 at half-time thanks to a goal from Valentin El Shaarawy.

The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the game. However, it was Wolfsburg who were able to find the breakthrough in the second half when they scored twice through goals from Julian Draxler and Christian Pulisic.

Meanwhile, Valencia managed to secure their survival in La Liga by defeating Celta Vigo 3-1. Goals from Adama Traore, Rodrigo Moreno and Gavi helped Valencia move into mid-table, while Celta Vigo remain rooted to the bottom of the table.

In other news, Austrian striker Mario Arnold has signed for English club Aston Villa. The 26-year-old forward joined Wolfsburg from Austria Wien last summer but struggled for regular playing time under head coach Lucien Favre. He made just three appearances for the club this season before joining Villa on loan until the end of the season.

Arnold is expected to provide competition for Villa's strikers, including Gabriel Jesus and Ollie Watkins. He will be hoping to make his debut for the club against Sheffield United on Sunday.