Overview
- Bayern beat Mainz 2-1 on Saturday to keep first place, but captain Manuel Neuer was substituted before half-time after treatment for a right-foot issue.
- Vincent Kompany remains away from the touchline because of a meningeal inflammation and assistant Aaron Danks continued as interim coach for the Mainz match.
- Young forward Lennart Karl scored for Bayern following a private discussion with sporting director Max Eberl, and 19-year-old Tim Binder is being considered for increased minutes given attacking injuries.
- Borussia Dortmund won 2-1 against SV Elversberg with Felix Nmecha scoring twice, leaving Dortmund level on points with Bayern at the top of the table.
- Jürgen Klopp said he has spoken with AS Monaco striker Paris Brunner and wants to begin cooperation, while a Congolese outlet reports an unverified decision by Brunner to switch to DR Congo and any federation change would require formal FIFA procedures and confirmation.