VfB Stuttgart 4 - SC Freiburg 0Fans at the MHP Arena were treated to an ideal start as VfB Stuttgart paved the way to an all-important win over SC Freiburg. Anthony Rouault claimed his first

Leroy Sané answered critics by scoring two goals as Bayern Munich routed Hoffenheim 5-0 to restore its four-point lead in the Bundesliga.

At the end of a busy Englische Woche in the Bundesliga, the clubs again served up several talking points. From incredible comebacks to a five-goal thriller as well as an even tighter relegation

However, Kiel stunned the league with a thrilling 4-2 win against Borussia Dortmund in their most recent outing. That morale-boosting victory has reignited hope for the Storks, th

Bayern Munich continued their Bundesliga winning run as Leon Goretzka led them to a 3-2 home win against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday, but RB Leipzig fell to a 3-3 draw at lowly Bochum after leading 3-0.

Bayern Munich thrashed Hoffenheim 5-0 on Wednesday and restored their four-point Bundesliga lead ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. The defending Bundesliga champions defeated Mainz 1-0 on Tuesday and had closed the gap to Bayern to one point,

After overcoming Heidenheim prior to the winter break, Bochum failed to carry over their form into the new year, with Dieter Hecking's men falling to a 2-0 defeat against Mainz. The defeat paints a dismal picture for Bochum as the second half of the campaign approaches,

The Bundesliga returns with a captivating encounter between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and VfL Bochum 1848 at the MEWA Arena. Mainz will look to extend their dominance over Bochum, having won 10 of their last 15 head-to-head meetings.

Leeds United links with Hoffenheim striker Mergim Berisha have re-emerged amid Patrick Bamford's injury setback. Bamford has not started a Championship game this season, but there are concerns about the club's front line strength beyond top-scorer Joel Piroe, who is out of Saturday's FA Cup tie with Harrogate Town with muscle complaints.

Leroy Sane on Wednesday scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich thumped TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 5-0 at home to restore their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.

Leroy Sané answered critics by scoring two goals as Bayern Munich routed Hoffenheim 5-0 to restore ... Both will miss the next match at Bochum on Saturday. Bochum wins relegation battle Bochum ...

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