Overview
- Borussia Dortmund drew 3–3 at Eintracht Frankfurt after Carney Chukwuemeka scored in the 90+6 minute, preserving second place but risking an 11‑point gap to Bayern if the leaders win on Sunday.
- Reports in Germany say Bayern are close to extending Dayot Upamecano on terms approaching €20 million per year, aligned with a newly defined three‑tier wage structure aimed at limiting top earners.
- FC Augsburg confirmed a torn tendon in Chrislain Matsima’s left thigh, ruling the defender out for weeks as coach Manuel Baum keeps transfer options open to cover the loss.
- 1. FC Köln’s sporting chief Thomas Kessler said the club is actively pursuing defensive reinforcements with Sebastiaan Bornauw still a prime target and insisted Ragnar Ache will stay for the run‑in.
- Köln coach Lukas Kwasniok has left Luca Waldschmidt out of the squad for the trip to Heidenheim after disagreements over role and recent public comments on playing time, according to multiple outlets.