With just five matchdays remaining, the Bundesliga promises drama and unpredictability for German football fans. The most anticipated showdown is at the top of the table, with Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen separated by six points. Bayern, coming off their Champions League disappointment against Inter, travel to face Heidenheim, a team desperate to avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Leverkusen hope their rivals slip up but must first overcome a resilient St. Pauli side nearing safety and showing solid form.
Eintracht Frankfurt visit Augsburg aiming to secure third place and a Champions League return after reaching the Europa League semifinals. RB Leipzig, currently fourth, look to strengthen their position at home against Kiel, a team clinging to their survival hopes. Mainz, just two points off the top four, host Wolfsburg with a chance to capitalize.
Freiburg, one point behind Mainz, face Hoffenheim at the Europa-Park Stadion. The visitors need a few more points to ensure safety, while Freiburg chase European qualification. Borussia Dortmund, in danger of missing out on continental football, host Borussia Mönchengladbach in a crucial battle: just two points separate the teams in the race for Europe.
Bundesliga: Bayern edge past St. Pauli but suffer another injury blow
29 Mar - 19:45 •
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Werder Bremen still dream of sixth place but face a must-win against second-to-last Bochum, winless in their last four. The weekend wraps up with Union Berlin vs. Stuttgart: a win for the hosts would mean top-flight survival, while the visitors are struggling for consistency.
