AFCON 2025
It was a pivotal weekend in the Bundesliga as Bayern Munich edged closer to yet another league title with a commanding win over Mainz.
Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, and Eintracht Frankfurt all recorded crucial victories to keep their respective title, top-four, and European qualification hopes alive.
Elsewhere, Holstein Kiel staged a dramatic late show against Mönchengladbach, Freiburg tightened their grip on Europe, and Wolfsburg’s struggles deepened in a weekend full of goals, drama, and shifting fortunes across Germany.
Leverkusen 2–0 Augsburg
In the first game of the day, Bayer Leverkusen kept their slim Bundesliga title hopes alive with a 2-0 home win over Augsburg, ending the visitors’ eight-game unbeaten away run in 2025.
Patrik Schick opened the scoring early after a slick move, and Emiliano Buendía doubled the lead just before halftime with a powerful long-range shot.
Though Augsburg improved in the second half, creating several chances, Leverkusen’s strong first-half display proved decisive.
Despite the win, Leverkusen still trail Bayern Munich by eight points and could be officially dethroned next week if Bayern beat RB Leipzig.
Bayern Munich 3–0 Mainz
Bayern Munich moved closer to reclaiming the Bundesliga title with a 3-0 win over Mainz at the Allianz Arena, securing their eighth consecutive home league win against them.
Leroy Sané opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark, followed by Michael Olise adding a second before halftime.
Sané hit the post twice in the second half before Eric Dier sealed the win with a late header from an Olise corner.
Thomas Müller also marked his 500th Bundesliga appearance. While Bayern edge closer to the title, Mainz’s Champions League hopes are fading after a sixth straight game without a win.
Dortmund 3–2 Hoffenheim
Waldemar Anton’s stoppage-time winner sealed a thrilling 3-2 victory for Borussia Dortmund over TSG Hoffenheim, boosting their top-four hopes.
Serhou Guirassy opened the scoring after a VAR check confirmed his effort stood, though he later missed a penalty.
Adam Hložek equalized for Hoffenheim after the break, only for Julian Brandt to restore Dortmund’s lead with a superb volley.
Pavel Kadeřábek’s late header seemed to rescue a point for Hoffenheim, but Anton struck at the death to secure Dortmund’s fifth consecutive Bundesliga away win over Hoffenheim.
Dortmund now sit three points off the top four, while Hoffenheim remain just above the relegation zone.
Holstein Kiel 4–3 Mönchengladbach
Shūto Machino’s 91st-minute volley sealed a dramatic 4-3 win for Holstein Kiel over Borussia Mönchengladbach, moving them within three points of the Bundesliga relegation play-off spot.
Kiel raced into a two-goal lead through Machino and Alexander Bernhardsson, but Gladbach fought back with goals from Tomáš Čvančara and Alassane Pléa.
Carl Johansson restored Kiel’s lead before Franck Honorat equalized late, only for Machino to snatch a stunning stoppage-time winner. Despite the loss, Gladbach remain in the hunt for European qualification.
Wolfsburg 0–1 Freiburg
SC Freiburg moved closer to European qualification with a 1-0 win over 10-man Wolfsburg.
Maximilian Arnold was sent off after a VAR review in the first half, and Freiburg took advantage shortly after the break when Max Rosenfelder scored his first Bundesliga goal with a clever lob.
Despite the disadvantage, Wolfsburg stayed competitive but missed their best chance through Konstantinos Koulierakis.
Freiburg have now won three straight, while pressure mounts on Wolfsburg boss Ralph Hasenhüttl.
Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 RB Leipzig
Eintracht Frankfurt gave their UEFA Champions League hopes a major boost with a dominant 4-0 win over RB Leipzig at Deutsche Bank Park.
Ansgar Knauff opened the scoring midway through the first half and added a second after the break following El Chadaille Bitshiabu’s red card.
Hugo Ekitike and Robin Koch sealed the rout with goals in the second half as Dino Toppmöller’s side claimed a third consecutive home win without conceding.
Leipzig, meanwhile, remain winless in Frankfurt and saw their top-four hopes dented.
