Bundesliga matchday 29 recap

The Bundesliga’s matchday 29 was filled with excitement, drama, and late winners. Hoffenheim secured a crucial 2-0 win against Mainz 05, thanks to a first-half brace from captain Andrej Kramarić. This win puts Hoffenheim in 14th place with 30 points, and they seem safe from relegation. However, their head coach, Christian Ilzer, might not be around next season due to a reported rift between the players and the coach.

Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich stall

Both Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich drew their matches, leaving the top of the table unchanged. Leverkusen was held to a goalless draw at home to Union Berlin, while Bayern Munich played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker.

Freiburg edge past Gladbach

SC Freiburg scored a late goal to leapfrog Borussia Mönchengladbach into 6th place. Johan Manzambi’s 90th-minute header sent the away fans into ecstasy and gave Freiburg a huge boost for their European hopes. Manzambi’s goal was his first for Freiburg, and he celebrated with his teammates after an emotional moment. Freiburg now sits in 6th place on 45 points, just three points off RB Leipzig in 4th.

Relegation battle heats up

St. Pauli scored a 90th-minute winner to beat Holstein Keil 1-2 in the Nord Derby, which could decide the relegation fate. Meanwhile, Bochum lost to ten men FC Augsburg 1-2, with a late goal sealing their fate. Bochum is still in the automatic relegation places and might have to battle it out in the relegation play-off. RB Leipzig claimed 4th spot for now after a 2-3 win away at VfL Wolfsburg.

Other results

Other notable results include Eintracht Frankfurt’s 3-0 win over Heidenheim and Werder Bremen’s impressive 2-3 win away at VfB Stuttgart, with Oliver Burke scoring twice. Bremen is now just three points off 6th place and might still have a chance to secure a European spot. The Bundesliga title race and European battles are heating up, with several teams still in contention.