Overview
- FC Bayern Munich lost 1–2 at home to Augsburg, their first Bundesliga defeat since March 8, 2025, cutting their lead over second-placed Dortmund to eight points as club leaders called for a swift reaction.
- Borussia Dortmund beat Union Berlin 3–0 with a controlled, physical display that delivered a tenth league clean sheet, featuring goals from Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Maximilian Beier.
- Bayer Leverkusen earned a 1–0 win at Werder Bremen for their first victory of 2026, with coach Kasper Hjulmand and captain Robert Andrich describing the result as an important boost after three straight losses.
- Schalke 04 rescued a 2–2 draw against Kaiserslautern after trailing 0–2, as new signing Edin Dzeko scored on his debut in the 87th minute to become the oldest scorer in 2. Bundesliga history before Kenan Karaman equalised in stoppage time.
- Eintracht Frankfurt, having dismissed Dino Toppmöller, are being led temporarily by Dennis Schmitt and Alexander Meier while the club evaluates permanent candidates reported in the media.