Overview
- Bayern Munich rebounded from their Champions League elimination with a commanding 4:0 win over Heidenheim, extending their Bundesliga lead to nine points.
- Harry Kane, Konrad Laimer, Kingsley Coman, and Joshua Kimmich scored for Bayern, showcasing a strong response to recent setbacks.
- Eisbären Berlin leads the DEL final series 1–0 after a 5:1 victory and aims to secure another win in Game 2 against Kölner Haie on Saturday evening in Cologne.
- The Bundesliga race for European qualification tightens as Leipzig drew 1:1 with Kiel, Freiburg beat Hoffenheim 3:2, and Mainz missed an opportunity with a 2:2 draw against Wolfsburg.
- Werder Bremen kept their European hopes alive with a late 1:0 win over Bochum, while Bochum remains in a precarious position in the relegation battle.