Overview
- Werder Bremen beat VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 with goals in the 83rd minute and at 90+4 after the visitors had led, matching Wolfsburg’s worst 10-game start and intensifying doubts about coach Paul Simonis.
- Sporting director Sebastian Schindzielorz declined a public vote of confidence post-match, and CEO Peter Christiansen said on Sky that he would step down if he is considered the issue.
- 1. FC Nürnberg won 2–1 at Dynamo Dresden with Rafael Lubach scoring after 14 seconds, the fastest 2. Bundesliga goal of the season, leaving Dynamo winless in nine and on a direct relegation place.
- FC St. Pauli’s Alexander Blessin apologized to supporters after six straight league defeats, demanded greater intensity and what he called an “Arschloch-Mentalität,” and continues to have backing from club leadership.
- Schalke 04 lead the 2. Bundesliga with breakout midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi drawing scout attention reportedly including Dortmund, though his contract runs to 2029 with no release clause and his agent signals contentment in Gelsenkirchen.