Overview
- Bayern Munich overpowered Heidenheim 4–0 away, restoring momentum with goals from Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, Harry Kane and an early header from Josip Stanisic.
- The win marks Bayern’s 13th victory in 15 league matches and extends their lead to nine points at the top of the Bundesliga.
- Borussia Dortmund opened the round with a 2–0 home win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, featuring an early strike from Julian Brandt and a stoppage-time goal by Maximilian Beier.
- Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3–1 in Leipzig, with Martin Terrier and Patrik Schick turning the match before 18-year-old Montrell Culbreath sealed it in stoppage time.
- Leverkusen drew level with Leipzig on 29 points and moved ahead on goal difference (+13 to +11) as Leipzig suffered their first home league defeat of the season heading into the winter pause.