The first Bundesliga round of 2025 has concluded, and the German league remains dominated by Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Vincent Kompany's Bavarian side, current league leaders, responded to the reigning champions' impressive away win against Borussia Dortmund. Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory, with former Roma striker Schick scoring twice. Bayern Munich also secured a narrow 1-0 victory on the road against Borussia Monchengladbach, thanks to a penalty converted by Harry Kane. The Bavarians now sit at 39 points, while Leverkusen remains close behind with 35.
Other top-tier teams also secured wins: Eintracht Frankfurt defeated St. Pauli 1-0 away with a decisive goal by Marmoush, while RB Leipzig crushed Werder Bremen 4-2, with Xavi Simons scoring a brace, along with goals from Sesko and Baumgartner. Both clubs now have 30 points as they compete for a Champions League spot.
Mainz, Freiburg, and Stuttgart remain in the hunt, all securing victories over the weekend. Mainz claimed a 2-0 win over Bochum, Freiburg edged past Kiel 3-2, and Stuttgart earned an impressive 2-1 away victory against Augsburg.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund's loss to Leverkusen has dropped them to eighth place in the standings with 25 points, five points behind the current Champions League spots occupied by Eintracht and Leipzig.
Elsewhere, Wolfsburg secured an important away win against Hoffenheim, while Heidenheim returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Union Berlin, keeping their survival hopes alive as they move within one point of Hoffenheim and St. Pauli.