Overview
- Dortmund fell 3–2 to Bayern, and captain Emre Can left on crutches with initial findings consistent with cruciate ligament damage and a long-term absence.
- Harry Kane reached 30 league goals in 24 matches as Joshua Kimmich said the advantage “we will not give up,” reflecting growing confidence in Munich’s title position.
- A largely silent Bayern guest block in Dortmund followed police identity checks of about 30 fans over irregular tickets, with authorities denying the use of pepper spray or batons.
- Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos exited after 18 seconds against Freiburg and awaits MRI results, with the club indicating the ACL is probably not affected.
- Wolfsburg’s 4–0 loss at Stuttgart left the club in the drop zone as internal issues were acknowledged and, per kicker, a coaching change is under serious consideration, while Magdeburg publicly backed Petrik Sander and rejected exit speculation about Jean Hugonet.