2024/25 Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Bayern Munich secure impressive victory over Bochum

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Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8

Matchday 8 of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season featured exciting games and impressive performances. Here is a Bundesliga roundup of the weekend’s events.

Mainz 1-1 Monchengladbach

Despite a largely strong performance, Mainz was unable to secure their first home win of the Bundesliga season, settling for a 1-1 draw against Mönchengladbach. This result leaves Gladbach with only three away victories over the past two seasons. Mainz extended their unbeaten streak against Gladbach to eight games, which is their longest current run without a loss against any of the other 17 Bundesliga teams. Although Gladbach made a late push, it was ultimately a disappointing outing for them, and they will need to achieve more away wins soon if Gerardo Seoane hopes to stay at Borussia-Park beyond the new year.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Borussia Monchengladbach players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Mainz and Borussia Monchengladbach at MEWA Arena on October 25, 2024 in Mainz, Germany.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Borussia Monchengladbach players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Mainz and Borussia Monchengladbach at MEWA Arena on October 25, 2024 in Mainz, Germany.

Stuttgart 2-1 Holstein Kiel

El Bilal Touré played a key role in both goals for VfB Stuttgart as they secured a 2-1 victory over Holstein Kiel. This win means Stuttgart has lost only one of their last 25 home Bundesliga games under coach Sebastian Hoeneß. The result marked Stuttgart’s second consecutive win across all competitions after a four-match winless streak, while Kiel has now faced six losses in the Bundesliga this season.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Stuttgart players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Stuttgart and Holstein Kiel at MHPArena on October 26, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Stuttgart players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Stuttgart and Holstein Kiel at MHPArena on October 26, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany.

St Pauli 0-0 Wolsburg

St. Pauli and VfL Wolfsburg showcased a strong defensive performance at the Millerntor-Stadion, resulting in a goalless draw that extended the Kiezkicker’s unbeaten streak to five matches against Die Wölfe in the Bundesliga. Wolfsburg has managed to secure only one victory in their last 15 encounters with St. Pauli across both leagues, putting Ralph Hasenhüttl in a tough position as he seeks to improve the team’s performance after earning just eight points in the first eight league matches of the season.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: St. Pauli players applaud fans after the Bundesliga match between St. Pauli and Wolfsburg at the Millerntor Stadium on 26 October 2024.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: St. Pauli players applaud fans after the Bundesliga match between St. Pauli and Wolfsburg at the Millerntor Stadium on 26 October 2024.

RB Leipzig 3-1 Freiburg

RB Leipzig rallied from a deficit to extend their remarkable unbeaten streak against SC Freiburg to 12 matches, securing a 3-1 victory at the Red Bull Arena that lifted them to 2nd place on the Bundesliga standings. Leipzig continues to be undefeated in the league following this impressive win, which allowed them to be level on points with Bayern Munich in the rankings. Meanwhile, Freiburg has yet to achieve a win at the Red Bull Arena, even after initially taking the lead in the match.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: RB Leipzig players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Freiburg at Red Bull Arena on October 26, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: RB Leipzig players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Freiburg at Red Bull Arena on October 26, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.

Augsburg 2-1 Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund’s quest for their first away Bundesliga win of the season continues after they lost their lead to Augsburg, who claimed a 2-1 victory at the WWK Arena. With no wins on the road yet, Dortmund currently sits in seventh place, but they are expected to fall further behind the European spots above them.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Augsburg players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Augsburg and Borussia Dortmund at WWK-Arena on October 26, 2024 in Augsburg, Germany.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Augsburg players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Augsburg and Borussia Dortmund at WWK-Arena on October 26, 2024 in Augsburg, Germany.

Werder Bremen 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen recorded their third draw in five Bundesliga matches after Romano Schmid scored a last-minute equalizer, resulting in a 2-2 tie with Werder Bremen. Although Leverkusen remains unbeaten in nine matches, they have drawn four of their last six. While the late goal was a positive outcome, Ole Werner’s team has only won two of their last 11 home games.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Werder Bremen players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen in Bremen, northern Germany on October 26, 2024.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Werder Bremen players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen in Bremen, northern Germany on October 26, 2024.

Bochum 0-5 Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich climbed back to the top of the Bundesliga standings with a commanding 5-0 victory over last-placed Bochum, achieving only their second clean sheet in 16 away league matches. Kompany will be satisfied with another solid showing following a tough UEFA Champions League loss to Barcelona earlier in the week, as they have now netted 13 goals in three league games immediately following European matches this season.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Bayen Munich players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Bochum and Bayern Munich at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Oct. 27, 2024 in Bochum, Germany.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Bayern Munich players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Bochum and Bayern Munich at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Oct. 27, 2024 in Bochum, Germany.

Union Berlin 1-1 Frankfurt

Union Berlin managed to come from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, moving into the Bundesliga’s top four despite extending their winless streak against Frankfurt to four matches. Eintracht’s defense was finally breached in stoppage time when Tim Skarke, a substitute, found the ball at his feet and shot past a stranded Kevin Trapp. Unfortunately for Union, a VAR review indicated an offside violation in the lead-up to the goal. Although the offside was marginal, Union’s goal was disallowed, resulting in the teams sharing the points and leaving the visitors winless in their last three league games.

Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Union Berlin players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt in Berlin on October 27, 2024.
Bundesliga Roundup, Matchday 8: Union Berlin players celebrate during the Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt in Berlin on October 27, 2024.

Heidenheim 0-0 Hoffenheim

Although Pellegrino Matarazzo’s TSG Hoffenheim is now unbeaten in their last three matches, they are still just three points above the relegation zone in the Bundesliga after a 0-0 draw against Heidenheim at the Voith-Arena. Both teams ended up sharing the points, with Hoffenheim’s 15-game scoring streak coming to an end, but they achieved their first clean sheet of the season. On the other hand, this draw is Heidenheim’s first in 14 Bundesliga games, allowing them to move up to 10th place, two points ahead of Hoffenheim, who are in 15th.

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