Overview
- Bayern Munich defeated Mainz 3-0 but could not secure the Bundesliga title due to Bayer Leverkusen's simultaneous 2-0 win over Augsburg, maintaining an eight-point gap with three matches left.
- Borussia Dortmund edged Hoffenheim 3-2 with a controversial stoppage-time goal upheld after a VAR review, reigniting debates over officiating consistency.
- SC Freiburg capitalized on Wolfsburg's early red card to secure a 1-0 victory, moving temporarily into a Champions League qualification spot.
- Holstein Kiel staged a dramatic 4-3 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, boosting their survival hopes and intensifying the relegation battle.
- Real Madrid confirmed their participation in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona despite ongoing tensions over refereeing disputes and a pre-final event boycott.