Overview
- Michael Olise and Luis Díaz drove Bayern’s rout, combining for involvement in six of the eight goals, as the champions opened an 11‑point gap that even BVB coach Niko Kovac called untouchable.
- Joshua Kimmich, sidelined with ankle issues, was reported to have joined Vincent Kompany’s halftime team talk in the dressing room during the Wolfsburg match.
- According to BILD, Dynamo Dresden submitted a written offer for defender Andi Hoti that 1. FC Magdeburg rejected, despite sporting director Otmar Schork previously stating the player was free to find a new club.
- Germany’s handball team beat Croatia twice (32:29 in Zagreb, 33:27 in Hannover), highlighted by strong outings from goalkeepers Andreas Wolff and David Späth, before traveling Tuesday to Denmark for an EM opener against Austria on Thursday in a daunting draw.
- Mainz coach Urs Fischer forecast a tight, physical contest against Heidenheim on Tuesday, noting injuries and that a win would move Mainz above FCH on goal difference in the relegation battle.