Bayern Munich bounced back in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon following their Champions League slip-up against Feyenoord. The Rekordmeister, led in part by Harry Kane, secured a victory over SC Freiburg. Meanwhile, their closest chasers, Bayer Leverkusen, squandered a lead against RB Leipzig, with Xavi Simons starting for the home side.
Bayern Munich recovered in the Bundesliga after their midweek Champions League setback against Feyenoord, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over SC Freiburg.
The result ensured Bayern, managed by Vincent Kompany, maintained their perfect league record in 2025, marking their fourth consecutive win of the year. Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 15th minute, showcasing his quality with a composed finish after receiving a clever pass from Eric Dier. The English striker, the Bundesliga's top scorer, turned sharply and struck powerfully to give Bayern an early lead. Freiburg struggled to cope with Bayern's dominance and conceded a second goal shortly before the hour mark when Min-Jae Kim headed in from a corner. While Freiburg's goalkeeper Noah Atubolu protested the goal, his appeals were dismissed. The hosts found a glimmer of hope 20 minutes from time through Matias Ginter, who capitalized on a rare defensive lapse from Bayern. Despite this, Bayern held firm to claim the victory, solidifying their position at the top of the Bundesliga standings.
Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen dropped crucial points in a dramatic 2-2 draw with RB Leipzig. Leverkusen, fueled by Florian Wirtz’s brilliance, looked set for victory as they raced to a two-goal lead in the first half. Wirtz played a key role, assisting Patrik Schick's goal after his initial shot struck the post. Moments later, Aleix Garcia doubled the lead, seemingly putting Leverkusen in control. However, Leipzig responded before halftime, with David Raum narrowing the deficit. Leverkusen’s struggles deepened in the second half when an own goal by Edmond Tapsoba handed Leipzig the equalizer. Despite Jeremie Frimpong’s introduction to bolster Leverkusen’s defense, they were unable to regain their lead. The draw left Leverkusen three points behind Bayern, who still have a game in hand, increasing the pressure on the title contenders.
In other Bundesliga action, Borussia Dortmund played out a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen in a turbulent match at Signal Iduna Park. Under interim coach Mike Tullberg, Dortmund took the lead despite being reduced to ten men early in the match when Nico Schlotterbeck was sent off for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Serhou Guirassy scored for Dortmund before halftime, and an own goal by Werder’s Marco Friedl extended the lead after the break. However, Werder fought back with two late goals from Leonardo Bittencourt and Marvin Ducksch, denying Dortmund a much-needed victory. The result left Dortmund stranded in 10th place, highlighting their inconsistent form this season.
Meanwhile, FSV Mainz 05 secured an impressive 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart in a match with significant implications for the battle for third place. Mainz’s Nelson Weiper scored the decisive goal in the first half, pushing his side to fifth in the table, just one point behind Stuttgart, who suffered their first league defeat of 2025. The victory underlined Mainz’s strong form this season and their growing aspirations in the Bundesliga.
Lastly, FC Augsburg played out a 2-1 victory against Heidenheim, with Chrislain Matsima scoring in first-half stoppage time to give Augsburg the lead. Although Heidenheim equalized through Patrick Mainka late in the game, Augsburg managed to hold on and climb to 12th in the standings. Heidenheim remains in the relegation zone, sitting 16th. These results reflect the fiercely competitive nature of this Bundesliga season, with teams jostling for points at both ends of the table.
