Werder Bremen clinched second place before Schalke 04 on the final day of the season, while champions Bayern Munich had a perfect last match of the season beating Hertha Berlin 4-1. Bayern had already wrapped up their 21st German league title, making the final day all about giving a fitting send-off to goalkeeper Kahn, who is retiring at the age of 38, and departing coach Ottmar Hitzfeld.

1. FC Nürnberg, Hansa Rostock and MSV Duisburg finishid in the last three spots on the bottom of the table and will be relegated to the 2.Bundesliga.

The 2.Bundesliga enjoyed a thrilling and exciting last week with a surprising end. 1899 Hoffenheim finished third joining the two traditional clubs 1.FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach on their merge into Germany's top football league.