Overview
- Schalke beat Holstein Kiel 2:1 to reclaim first place on 43 points, with Edin Dzeko supplying both goals from corners for Kenan Karaman and Hasan Kurucay.
- Tagesspiegel notes a tight promotion pack of Schalke, Darmstadt, Elversberg, Hannover and Paderborn clustered at the summit with a six‑point gap to sixth.
- HSV edged Union Berlin 3:2 as Ransford Königsdörffer scored twice, leaving Union winless in seven league matches and closer to the relegation fight.
- FC St. Pauli were routed 4:0 at Leverkusen, prompting coach Alexander Blessin and players to apologize to traveling supporters after what they called an unacceptable display.
- RB Leipzig’s 2:2 against Wolfsburg was followed by anger over a non-awarded penalty, with forward Conrad Harder heard saying “stupid referee” and the coach calling it a clear spot kick, while Düsseldorf’s Rosenmontag parade proceeded peacefully according to police.