Overview
- Bayern Munich routed Wolfsburg 8-1, including two Wolfsburg own goals, to open 2026 by extending their Bundesliga lead to 11 points.
- Michael Olise scored twice and reached 25 assists in his first 50 Bundesliga games, the most by any player at that appearance mark.
- Wolfsburg recorded an own goal for a third straight league match, a Bundesliga record, as their defense unraveled after the break.
- Harry Kane netted his 20th league goal of the season, while Luis Díaz, Raphaël Guerreiro and Leon Goretzka also scored in the win.
- VfB Stuttgart won 4-1 away at Bayer Leverkusen after a four-goal first half, with Jamie Leweling scoring twice and Deniz Undav contributing two assists and a goal.