It’s probably the toughest game of the season, when VfL take on Bayern Munich. The German record champions have already shaken off their competitors and are currently nine points ahead of second place – Bayern are heading for their 32^nd championship, their 11^th in a row. Here’s our LOOK AHEAD on Bayern Munich.

When Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann pulled Thomas Müller after 16 minutes of play on Saturday against Borussia Mönchengladbach, it was a very questionable move that even the boss, himself, referred to as “crappy.”

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Christopher Nkunku contributed two assists in the 2-1 win against Bremen | Willi Orbán’s most prolific season yet in the Bundesliga | Beaten Werder more often at home than any other side

Mainz deservedly beat Bundesliga champions FC Bayern by three goals to one on Saturday afternoon after a fast and furious performance. The Zerofivers were superior in almost all departments and were the better team for 90 minutes. Despite goals from Moussa Niakhaté, Jonny Burkardt and Leandro Barreiro, Svensson’s side will be disappointed that they didn’t score more against the record champions. This was the Zerofivers’ tenth win at the MEWA ARENA this season and they now sit on 42 points after 32 games.

After six-and-a-half years: Busk departs Union

After the 1-0 victory at VfB Stuttgart on Matchday 25, the majority of the Wolves squad departed for their national teams – including Felix Nmecha. Having previously represented Germany’s U21s, the 22-year-old brother of VfL striker Lukas Nmecha was not only called up to the senior squad for the first time but was also handed his international debut by Hansi Flick in the recent 3-2 defeat by Belgium. In this interview, the Wolves’ number 22 reflects on that very special moment and looks ahead to the upcoming home game against FC Augsburg.

The scenario: The Borussia ladies had suffered their first defeat of the season in the reverse fixture in Buxtehude at the end of October, losing 31-30. The gap to fourth place in the table, which is currently occupied by HSG Blomberg-Lippe, had decreased to four points following the latest two defeats at home to HSG Bensheim/Auerbach and away to VfL Oldenburg.

After SVW’s away loss against Leipzig (2-1), frustration and a loss for words were the prominent themes. Leonardo Bittencourt’s goal brought the Green-Whites very close to an away win before Willi Orban and Dominik Szoboszlai took the points away from Bremen in the final minutes. “We take a one goal lead and defend it brilliantly until the 87th minute, but in the end, we have come away empty-handed again,” said a disappointed Marvin Ducksch afterwards. Here are the reactions to the game.

For many, it is certainly the game of the year. After the draw away at Hertha BSC, none other than Bayern Munich are up next at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Saturday afternoon (3:30PM CET). Before the match against the German record champions, head coach Thomas Reis answered journalists’ questions as usual.