Overview
- Bayern Munich leads the Bundesliga by eight points and can clinch the title with a win against Mainz on matchday 31, following Leverkusen's draw at St. Pauli.
- Borussia Dortmund, revitalized under Niko Kovač, has earned 16 points in 10 matches, moving to seventh place and just four points from a Champions League spot.
- Dortmund's winter signings, including Carney Chukwuemeka and Daniel Svensson, have been pivotal in their recent successes, with Chukwuemeka labeled a 'game-changer' by Kovač.
- Mönchengladbach's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in a 3:2 loss to Dortmund, jeopardizing their chances of European qualification despite a strong points total this season.
- The race for European spots remains fiercely contested, with Freiburg, Werder Bremen, and Dortmund all in contention for Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League berths.