Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 5
Matchday 5 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season showcased thrilling matches and remarkable displays. Here is a Bundesliga roundup of the weekend’s events.
Dortmund 4-2 Bochum
Dortmund prevented experiencing consecutive Bundesliga losses for the first time since last November by overcoming a 2-0 deficit to secure a 4-2 victory against the struggling VfL Bochum, who are still without a win. Dortmund remains unbeaten in their last six encounters with Bochum and currently holds the 5th position in the league table. In contrast, Bochum is at the bottom end of the standings.
Wolfsburg 2-2 Stuttgart
Denis Undav scored a thrilling equalizer in the 97th minute, helping VfB Stuttgart secure a draw against VfL Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen Arena. This result means the visitors have only lost once in the Bundesliga this season. Undav’s late goal not only leveled the match but also provided Stuttgart with a boost of momentum ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against AC Sparta Praha on Tuesday.
RB Leipzig 4-0 Augsburg
RB Leipzig ended a streak of three matches without a win by defeating Augsburg 4-0 at the Red Bull Arena, marking their sixth straight home victory against them. Despite the loss, Augsburg managed to withstand significant pressure and minimize the scoreline, but they have now suffered six straight defeats in away Bundesliga matches. Leipzig, on the other hand, moved up to third place in the standings, maintaining their unbeaten record in the league for five games.
Mainz 0-2 Heidenheim
The match concluded with both teams having 10 players as Heidenheim secured a tough 2-0 victory against FSV Mainz, propelling FCH into the European spots in the Bundesliga. The visitors sealed their win just before the final whistle when Jan Schöppner leaped to meet a corner, delivering a powerful header into the top corner that quieted the home fans. FSH managed to endure a tense six minutes of stoppage time to clinch the valuable 2-0 win, moving them up to sixth place in the Bundesliga while dropping Mainz to 12th.
Freiburg 0-3 St Pauli
Elias Saad scored an impressive two goals as St Pauli celebrated their first Bundesliga win in over 13 years, stunning the heavily favored Freiburg with a 3-0 victory at the Europa-Park Stadion. The visitors were determined to enjoy their success, and with their goal difference improving, St Pauli currently occupies the 14th spot in the standings. On the other hand, Freiburg will be nursing their wounds after suffering only their third defeat as pre-match favorites in the Bundesliga since last season.
Monchengladbach 1-0 Union Berlin
Borussia Mönchengladbach finally secured a home victory at Borussia-Park after a seven-month wait, with Tomáš Čvančara scoring a last-minute goal in the 96th minute to defeat Union Berlin 1-0 in the Bundesliga. Just as it seemed the match would end in a draw, Čvančara made a decisive play during the final attack, thrilling the home crowd. By heading the ball into the net from within the penalty area, Čvančara ended a goal drought that had lasted since November, marking Mönchengladbach’s first home win in over 200 days.
Bayern Munich 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich was unable to extend their lead over Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, as they played to a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena. This result keeps Bayern three points ahead of Leverkusen as they aim to reclaim the Bundesliga title, which Leverkusen took from them after an 11-year reign. Xabi Alonso can take solace in the fact that Die Werkself went on to win the championship after also drawing this match last season, and fans are looking forward to what could be a crucial rematch in February.
Holstein Kiel 2-4 Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt overcame a determined Holstein Kiel team to secure a hard-fought 4-2 win at Holstein-Stadion, marking their fourth consecutive victory in the Bundesliga. Frankfurt maintained their lead to secure all three points, moving up to second place in the league standings. On the other hand, Holstein Kiel remains at the bottom of the table, still searching for their first win in the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim 3-4 Werder Bremen
Hoffenheim blew a three-goal advantage in a thrilling match against Werder Bremen at home, marking their fourth loss in five Bundesliga games. Ironically, Hoffenheim showcased some of their best play after going behind, and they could have equalized if not for a last-minute clearance by Malatini. However, once Werder scored their fourth goal, the defeat seemed inevitable. In contrast, Bremen has only lost one of their first five matches, and based on their performance today, they can be seen as early contenders for European qualification.