Overview
- Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Borussia Dortmund all exited European competitions in the quarter-finals, marking a rare absence of Bundesliga representation in the semi-finals since 2020/21.
- Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany emphasized the importance of moving forward quickly, with the team aiming to secure the Bundesliga title after their Champions League elimination by Inter Milan.
- Eintracht Frankfurt's Europa League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur was compounded by an early injury to Mario Götze, which disrupted their game plan; the team now focuses on securing a Champions League spot via the league.
- Borussia Dortmund, after their Champions League exit, aims to maintain positive momentum domestically as they fight for European qualification, starting with their match against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- Schalke 04, battling in the 2. Bundesliga, looks to challenge Hamburger SV, with coach Kees van Wonderen highlighting the league's unpredictability and the opportunity to secure vital points for survival.