Hamburg have not dropped out of the top division of German football since the formation of the Bundesliga in 1963. By the end of this season, however, that could change.<\/p>\n
What makes this looming threat all the more painful for Hamburg is that they could be playing in the second division for the first time during their centenary year. What should be a celebratory toast to one of Germany\u2019s great domestic sides could end up being a humiliating year devoid of any sense of jollification.<\/p>\n
The club\u2019s fate appears to have become a real possibility after they could only draw 0-0 at home to Mainz-a place above them in the table-in what was a must-win game for Bernd Hollerbach\u2019s team.<\/p>\n
On what was a hugely frustrating afternoon for Hamburg on Saturday, a succession of chances were wasted, most notably a missed penalty from Filip Kostic 15 minutes into the second half.<\/p>\n
\nEinfach gro\u00dfe Entt\u00e4uschung. Kein Sieg, keine Worte. #HSVM05<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/wmCSMFPgBY<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Hamburger SV (@HSV) March 3, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n