FC Köln secured their place in the Bundesliga next season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over VfL Bochum at the RheinEnergieStadion on Sunday evening. The win came after Modeste scored his second goal of the game to seal Cologne's survival from relegation.

Modeste, who had been struggling for form throughout the season, finally found his rhythm in the final third and delivered a pinpoint strike that beat goalkeeper Max Burghardt. The goal was crucial not just for Cologne but also for Modeste himself, who has been one of the standout players in the league this season.

Cologne manager Ralf Käßner expressed satisfaction with the result, saying: "It's great to get three points against a strong opponent like VfL Bochum. We showed determination and resilience today, which is exactly what we need to stay in the Bundesliga."

The victory came at a critical time for Cologne, who have been battling relegation since the start of the season. With only two matches left, they needed to secure a point against Bochum to avoid being relegated to the lower divisions.

VfL Bochum, meanwhile, were left disappointed by their defeat. Manager Oliver Kahn said: "We didn't play well enough to earn a draw and now we face the possibility of being relegated. It's a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger in the future."

With the victory, Cologne moved up to 16th place in the table, while VfL Bochum dropped down to 17th. The remaining games will be crucial for both teams, as they look to secure a better position in the standings before the end of the season.