HSV lost 0-3 (0-1) in the first part of the relegation drama on Thursday. The Hamburgers need a football miracle for promotion to the Bundesliga.
Stuttgart, on the other hand, are close to a non-relegation party. The second leg will take place next Monday (20:45 CET/Sat.1 and Sky) in Stuttgard. The financial cuts for VfB would be in the double-digit million range in the event of relegation, HSV wants to spare itself its sixth year in the second Bundesliga.