Overview
- Wolfsburg’s slide deepened after a last‑minute 2:1 loss at Werder Bremen, with multiple outlets reporting coach Paul Simonis has been removed as the club reviews broader sporting leadership; the club has not announced a decision.
- At third‑tier SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball, a verified letter from captains Johannes Reichert and Christian Ortag urged the board to act immediately and launch a complete sporting reset, citing a fractured relationship with sporting management.
- RB Leipzig’s nine‑match unbeaten run ended in a 1:3 defeat at Hoffenheim, as coach Ole Werner questioned referee Patrick Ittrich over a non‑call before the hosts’ go‑ahead goal, while acknowledging defensive errors.
- HSV forward Ransford Königsdörffer netted a stoppage‑time header to secure a 1:1 against Borussia Dortmund, a timely response after heavy criticism that drew public backing from captain Yussuf Poulsen.
- Eintracht Frankfurt edged Mainz 1:0 thanks to an 81st‑minute solo finish by Ritsu Doan, earning points despite a poor spectacle and highlighting a recent emphasis on defensive solidity over attacking fluency.