Overview

• Werder Bremen climbs to eighth in the Bundesliga after four consecutive wins, just three points shy of European qualification, with captain Marco Friedl's return bolstering their defense.
• Borussia Dortmund's last-minute 3:2 victory over Hoffenheim sparks officiating debates, as Niko Kovač defends the controversial winning goal upheld by VAR.
• Holstein Kiel edges Borussia Mönchengladbach 4:3, fueled by Shuto Machino's two goals, keeping their Bundesliga survival chances within reach with three games left.
• In the 2. Bundesliga, both Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln suffer significant losses, missing opportunities to solidify promotion due to defensive errors and lackluster performances.
• Bayern Munich's women's team secures its third consecutive Bundesliga title with a 3:1 win over Freiburg, marking their seventh championship overall.