Overview
- Bayern beat Leverkusen 3:0 to make it 27 points from 27 in the league and 15 wins in 15 matches across competitions, with Kompany resting several stars.
- Borussia Dortmund ground out a 1:0 at Augsburg, logging a seventh clean-sheet win of the season as their defense-first approach held firm.
- Schalke’s week worsened with a 1:2 loss at Karlsruhe three days after a 0:4 cup exit at Darmstadt, surrendering a late winner after leading via a penalty.
- Union Berlin and Freiburg drew 0:0 after two goals were overturned on review, prompting loud fan protests and sharp criticism of VAR from Union sporting director Horst Heldt.
- Berlin authorities deployed more than 1,000 police for Hertha and Union home games, with officers intervening to prevent clashes around Hertha–Dynamo; Hertha won 2:0.