Overview

• Leverkusen beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3:1 with two free-kick goals from Alejandro Grimaldo, a Patrik Schick penalty, and a late stand after second-yellow dismissals for Robert Andrich and Equi Fernández.
• Frankfurt lost Rasmus Kristensen early to injury and squandered a chance to go top, with their attack largely muted despite long spells against a depleted opponent.
• Nürnberg coach Miroslav Klose remains under pressure after a winless start, with the sporting director declining a job guarantee as a heavily overhauled, 35-man squad seeks cohesion.
• Fortuna Düsseldorf travel to Münster with a mounting injury list that could sideline up to eight players, including multiple muscle or fiber injuries reported in training.
• Mainz say first-choice goalkeeper Robin Zentner is doubtful with back issues and Lasse Rieß is ready to step in, while HSV’s late-window loan of Fabio Vieira is confirmed and Yussuf Poulsen’s first start is under consideration.