Overview
- Bayern overwhelmed Wolfsburg 8-1, with Michael Olise scoring twice and Luis Díaz, Harry Kane, Raphael Guerreiro and Leon Goretzka adding goals alongside two VfL own goals after Dortmund’s 3-3 draw widened the margin.
- SC Freiburg beat Hamburger SV 2-1 on Igor Matanović’s 83rd‑minute strike after the visitors were reduced to ten men, with reports conflicting on whether Daniel Elfadli or Nicolás Capaldo was the player dismissed.
- Union Berlin rallied late to draw 2-2 with Mainz as Urs Fischer’s new side wasted a 2-0 lead, leaving the 05ers still bottom despite the point.
- Heidenheim and Köln finished 2-2 in snowy conditions, highlighted by Marvin Pieringer’s acrobatic opener and a quick equalizer from substitute Said El Mala.
- Stuttgart thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 away, with Jamie Leweling netting a brace as VfB pulled level on points with their hosts.