Next defeat for Union Berlin
Manuel Neuer’s turbulent comeback saw FC Bayern storm to the top of the Bundesliga table in a game with three red cards, at least for one night. In the 8-0 (0-0) goal feast against newly promoted Darmstadt 98 on Saturday, the Munich team only dominated after the break with plenty of space to combine.
The three goals from Harry Kane (51st/68th/88th minute), the double packer Leroy Sané (56th/64th) and Jamal Musiala (61st/76th) and substitute Thomas Müller (71st) were torn In the sold-out Allianz Arena, Neuer also became increasingly relaxed and raised his hands in celebration.
323 days after his skiing accident that resulted in a severe fracture of his lower leg, the captain returned to the Bayern goal and immediately played an important role in the victory with a great save against Darmstadt’s Marvin Mehlem when the score was 0-0. Neuer’s comeback also featured something new in the Bundesliga: in the first half there were three red cards for the first time for Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich (4th) as well as Darmstadt’s central defenders Klaus Gjasula (21st) and Matej Maglica (41st) – each after emergency braking.
Without Guirassy the series breaks: VfB loses 2:3 against TSG Hoffenheim
Without the injured top scorer Serhou Guirassy, VfB Stuttgart’s high flight has come to an end after six wins in a row. With 2:3 (0:2), the Swabians lost the Baden-Württemberg state duel with the strong away team TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and therefore missed out on a temporary jump to the top of the Bundesliga.
Coach Sebastian Hoeneß’s team had more of the game against his former club for long stretches. However, Hoffenheim were mercilessly effective and took the lead after five minutes through Grischa Prömel. Just over a quarter of an hour later, Wout Weghorst increased the score with a penalty (21′).
Musiala & Kane at the top: Most valuable players in the Bundesliga
After the break, Chris Führich briefly gave VfB hope (61′), before Robert Skov restored the old gap (66′). The Stuttgart team didn’t give up yet and came back again through Deniz Undav, who missed a penalty in the first half (73′).
Next defeat for Union Berlin: bankruptcy at Werder Bremen
The crisis at Union Berlin is getting worse and worse. The capital city team also lost 0-2 (0-1) at Werder Bremen and suffered their tenth competitive defeat in a row. The pressure on coach Urs Fischer is increasing after the weak performance on the Weser.
After three defeats in a row, Bremen finally had a threesome again, which also strengthened Werder coach Ole Werner. It was the first ever home win against the Union team in the Bundesliga. Werder had previously lost to Berlin three times in front of their own crowd.
In front of 42,100 spectators in the sold-out Weserstadion, Werder took the lead with an own goal from Robin Knoche in the 38th minute. Marvin Ducksch made everything clear for the Green-Whites a quarter of an hour before the end. To make matters worse, Rani Khedira also received a red card from the guests (61′).
Leverkusen & Leipzig dominate: The biggest winners in the Bundesliga update
Grandstand guest Nagelsmann: Thorup’s thrilling home premiere in Augsburg
Jess Thorup works – and how. After his furious debut a week ago, FC Augsburg’s new coach also celebrated a spectacular home debut. In front of national coach Julian Nagelsmann, the “Fuggerstädter” once again turned a game around, as they did in the 5-2 win against 1. FC Heidenheim, and secured their second win in a row in a 3-2 (1-2) win against VfL Wolfsburg.
Phillip Tietz gave Augsburg the lead in the 17th minute with a goal in front of 28,000 spectators. Wolfsburg’s goalgetter Jonas Wind (35th) with his eighth goal of the season and Lovro Majer (45th/foul penalty) put coach Niko Kovac’s team in the front at halftime.
A curious own goal from Sebastiaan Bornauw (79th) and a header from substitute Arne Engels (81st), who had given the cross to equalize, made Augsburg still celebrate. After a yellow-red card against Felix Uduokhai (87th), the home team had to tremble again when they were outnumbered, but in the end Wolfsburg suffered their third defeat in a row.
Gladbach defeated Heimfluch: 2-1 against 1. FC Heidenheim
The derby frustration was alleviated, the home curse was banished – Borussia Mönchengladbach was spared another sporting setback. A week after the bitter 1:3 at arch-rivals 1. FC Köln, coach Gerardo Seoane’s team celebrated a hard-fought 2:1 (1:1) win over 1. FC Heidenheim.
In front of 51,541 spectators, Alassane Plea (4th minute) and an own goal from Jonas Föhrenbach (54th) ensured the celebrated first home win of the season at Borussia Park. This gave the hosts courage for the cup duel between both teams at the same venue just three days later.
On the other hand, the promoted side still has to wait for its first away win in the football upper house, but is still in a non-relegation zone. However, a week after the clear 2:5 at home against Augsburg, the team was in better form and could now hope for a draw after Eren Dinkci’s equalizer (38th).
To home page