The relegation fight between Union Berlin and Bochum is heating up once again after the two teams battled it out at the weekend.

Bochum had been leading the table with a win over Union Berlin but then lost their match against Frankfurt, meaning they have now slipped down to the bottom half of the league table.

Despite losing the game, Union Berlin were able to hold on for a point and secure their place in the Europa League next season.

Their performance was not enough though as Bochum fought back from behind to beat them 2-1 at home.

With just one point separating them, Union Berlin needed a dramatic result to keep themselves in the mix for promotion to the Bundesliga.

But they did manage to score a crucial goal through a header by Sebastian Lassana Keita in the 85th minute, before a well-taken penalty from Thomas Meier sealed the victory for the visitors.

Keita's goal was a highlight of the night for Union Berlin, who also had a great chance to equalise when they nearly scored a winner in the final minutes.

"We had a really good day out there," said Union boss Julian Nagelsmann. "We played really well together and we knew that we had to play our best football."

"It was important for us to get some points and stay in the top six. We wanted to make sure we didn't drop points too easily and we got a good result today."

Union Berlin will face Hoffenheim in the Europa League quarter-finals on Tuesday night, while Bochum will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Frankfurt.

Both teams will need to perform well if they want to progress beyond the group stage of Europe's second tier football competition.

In the meantime, fans can follow the action live on the UEFA Champions League website or on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

It remains to be seen whether Union Berlin will be able to take advantage of their strong run in the Europa League this season and potentially push for a return to the Bundesliga next season.

However, they will need to be at their best if they hope to make any real progress in the competition.

As the relegation battle continues, fans can expect plenty of drama and excitement on the sidelines as both teams look to stay alive in the league.

The Europa League is a thrilling competition for all football lovers and fans alike, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates on the league table and the Europa League.