The 2017-18 campaign was a season of dramatic survival for Wolfsburg, as Die Wölfe clinched their Bundesliga status via a tense relegation play-off victory over Holstein Kiel after finishing 16th in the table. Leading the charge was the creative midfielder Daniel Didavi, whose 9 league goals proved vital in a turbulent year defined by defensive grit and a late-season managerial change to Bruno Labbadia. It was a nerve-wracking chapter that ultimately preserved the club's long-standing top-flight history and served as a crucial turning point for the side at the Volkswagen Arena.