Bayern and Leverkusen Suffer Defeats Ahead of Champions League Clash

Bayern Munich's shock loss to Bochum and Leverkusen's defeat to Werder Bremen leave Bundesliga leaders still eight points clear.

Bayern Munich lost 3-2 at home to VfL Bochum, their second defeat of the season, despite leading 2-0 early in the match.
Leverkusen missed the chance to close the gap on Bayern, falling 2-0 to Werder Bremen, who had lost their previous five matches.
Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz suffered an ankle injury shortly after being substituted on, raising concerns ahead of their Champions League second leg against Bayern on Tuesday.
Bayern rested key players, including Harry Kane, ahead of the Champions League clash, with Serge Gnabry missing a penalty in Kane's absence.
Borussia Dortmund's slim hopes of a top-four finish were further diminished with a 1-0 home loss to Augsburg, leaving them 10th in the Bundesliga.