Bundesliga-Live Ticker for Matchday 18

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Full-time: Augsburg 2-2 Freiburg

An enthralling encounter ends all square, after Augsburg's quickfire two-goal lead was cancelled out by an equally fast Freiburg comeback! Both sides can be encouraged by the determination and clinical attacking touch on display.
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2 - 2

Full-time

88'
2 - 2

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80'
2 - 2

Substitution

79'
2 - 2
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo goal
ReviewBall out of play?
DecisionNo goal
75'
2 - 2

Substitution

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Freiburg are level!

The visitors smash two goals in three minutes! Igor Matanović bundles in from close range after Gregoritsch had blocked the ball on the line with his hand - he gets a yellow card for what would have been a certain penalty if the referee didn't allow the play to continue.
63'
2 - 2

Substitution

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Suzuki smashes Freiburg back into it!

What an instant impact! Within four minutes of coming on, a corner is cleared to Suzuki, who smashes a volley straight past Finn Dahmen.
62'
2 - 2
Igor Matanović
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
79 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
3.38 m
60'
2 - 1

Yuito Suzuki

GOAL!

2:1
Yuito Suzuki
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
21 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
88.7 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9.72 m
56'
2 - 0

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2 - 0

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Augsburg strike again!

Gregoritsch is almost played in, but Bruno Ogbus turns behind well for a corner. It's taken short to Rieder, who swings a cross in that substitute Rexhbecaj sends unstoppably into the top corner with a powerful header!
49'
2 - 0
Elvis Rexhbecaj
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
8 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9.7 m
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Claude-Maurice clips Augsburg in front!

We have a breakthrough! A cross from the right is headed back into the path of Alexis Claude-Maurice, who smashes a clinical finish into the bottom right corner for his second goal in two games.
47'
1 - 0
Alexis Claude-Maurice
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
12 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
82.04 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
13.67 m
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Kick-off!

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Substitution

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Half-time: Augsburg 0-0 Freiburg

A keenly contested first-half, in which both sides have seen some decent moments, ends all square.
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0 - 0

Half-time

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Probing away

It's been an even encounter, but defences have certainly dominated so far, with no major openings to report.
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0 - 0

Kick-off!

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Full-time: Stuttgart 1-1 Union Berlin

These two sides couldn't be separated this afternoon, in what was an entertaining contest. Stuttgart started the second half strongly and soon got their reward for their attacking efforts through Führich's brilliant opener. Union were never really out of it, however, and showed time and again they could penetrate the Stuttgart backline. The hosts could find neither a second goal nor the answer to keeping the capital club quiet, and conceded a late equaliser from Jeong despite having looked the better side for much of the half.
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1 - 1

Full-time

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+ 2
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Substitution

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1 - 1

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1 - 1

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90'
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Big save!

Jeong is through on goal inside the box and aims for the far bottom corner before Nübel can get too close, but the Stuttgart man gets down well low to his right to make the save.
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Jeong equalises!

Nsoki cuts his cross back to Jeong from the byline, who sweeps his finish home first time into the near top corner.
83'
1 - 1
Wooyeong Jeong
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
14 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
100.48 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
10.65 m
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Huge chance!

After a one-two with Undav, Stiller is through on goal and one-on-one with Rønnow, but instead of putting his finish either side of the 'keeper, he puts it over the bar.
75'
1 - 0

Substitution

75'
1 - 0

Substitution

69'
1 - 0

Substitution

69'
1 - 0

Substitution

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Goal! Führich breaks the deadlock!

Hendriks charges forward before passing it across the edge of the area to Führich. He comes inside onto his right before firing back towards the near corner, and Rønnow can only watch as it rolls in.
59'
1 - 0
Chris Führich
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
5 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
86.74 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
19.1 m
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Kick-off!

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Half-time: Stuttgart 0-0 Union Berlin

It's all square at half-time, despite the best efforts of both sides. Stuttgart mantained pressure on Union throughout the half but couldn't find a way through, while Union also managed to created a couple of good chances despite having less of the ball.
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0 - 0

Half-time

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Off the post!

Stuttgart have their first scare of the afternoon. Ilić wins a header ahead of Chabot and races toward goal before trying to pick out the far bottom corner, but his finish kisses the outside of the post.
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Vagnoman again!

Stuttgart keep the pressure on and slip through Vagnoman inside the right-hand side of the area, but Rønnow is out quickly to smother his effort.
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0 - 0

Kick-off!

0:20
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The 'keepers are out

0:07
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A look inside Stuttgart's dressing room

0:09
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The MHPArena awaits

0:20
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Inside the away dressing room

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More on those teams

Baumgart makes a few changes from the side that scraped a draw at Augsburg, with Ilić, Burcu, Kemlein and Juranovic coming in for Burke, Ansah, Jeong and Trimmel. Stuttgart make one change from their win over Frankfurt, with Nartey (pictured) starting over Demirović.
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Steffen Baumgart on facing Stuttgart

"No matter who from Stuttgart is on the pitch, there's no need to discuss their quality. We need to rely on a very stable defense, maintain good compactness, in order to repeatedly launch attacks forward."
0:28
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Full-time: Leipzig 1-5 Bayern

It's fair to say we're witnessing something very special with this Bayern team. A goal down at the break, they roared back to thump Leipzig 5-1 and restore their 11-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga whilst extending their unbeaten start to 18 matches. As for Leipzig, they learn the hard way that you simply have to take your chances against the defending champions. Ole Werner's men slip to fourth as a result.
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1 - 5

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It's a rout!

Leipzig are caught out again as Díaz races clear and knocks a pass into the penalty area. Musiala helps it on for Olise, who makes no mistake with the finish. He's been superb since coming on.
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Musiala return!

Warm applause for Musiala, who's back after his horror injury at the Club World Cup. Minjae Kim's also on for the remainder.
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1 - 5
Michael Olise
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
15 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
85.86 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
13.88 m
87'
1 - 4

Substitution

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1 - 4

Substitution

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Fourth Bayern goal!

Game, set and match. A long pass releases Olise, who bides his time before pushing a superb pass across the six-yard box for Pavlović to fire home from close range.
85'
1 - 4
Aleksandar Pavlović
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
97 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
4.76 m
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Daylight for Bayern!

Tah meets an Olise corner, flicking a near-post header past Gulácsi via a deflection off Willi Orbán. That's surely the points in the bag.
83'
1 - 3
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious foul?
DecisionGoal
82'
1 - 3

Jonathan Tah

GOAL!

1:3
Jonathan Tah
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
25 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
4.05 m
81'
1 - 2

Substitution

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Strong save!

Ito feeds Olise, who tries to find the far corner, but Gulácsi dives to his right to push the shot away.
81'
1 - 2

Substitution

0:29
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Neuer again!

World-class from the Bayern captain, this time getting a strong pair of hands to Diomande's ferocious shot towards the near post.
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Kane strikes!

Scrap that previous comment. Upamecano wins back possession in the Leipzig half and feeds Olise. He goes on the outside of his man and sends over a cross to the back post. Ridle Baku loses his footing, allowing Kane the time and space to control the ball and slam in his 21st Bundesliga goal of the season.
67'
1 - 2

Harry Kane

GOAL!

1:2
Harry Kane
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
19 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9.08 m
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Super Manu!

Superb reactions from Neuer, who dives to his left to beat away Rômulo's fierce strike from inside the Bayern area.
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Bayern come again

Olise is making a real nuisance of himself as he combines with Bischof to feed Kane, but Gulácsi is equal to the Englishman's effort.
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Nearly!

Almost an instant impact from Olise, but his improvised attempt with his heel is straight at Gulácsi.
57'
1 - 1

Substitution

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Equaliser!

That didn't take long! Baumgartner's caught out in the Leipzig half as Dayot Upamecano steps up to win back the ball and feed Gnabry in one fell swoop. The Bayern No.7 finishes into the bottom corner to bring the defending champions level. Clinical!
50'
1 - 1

Serge Gnabry

GOAL!

1:1
Serge Gnabry
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
32 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
88.16 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
13.59 m
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Restart!

Joshua Kimmich is on for Goretzka, who took a whack to the back of his ankle in the first half. Can the tenacious midfielder help Bayern turn this game around?
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1 - 0

Kick-off!

45'
+ 5
1 - 0

Substitution

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Half-time: Leipzig 1-0 Bayern

Rômulo's goal is the difference in Leipzig. The home side have dominated and should arguably be even further ahead against the unbeaten Bundesliga leaders.
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1 - 0

Half-time

0:22
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Brave goalkeeping

Díaz is just onside as he controls Karl's chipped pass over the top of the Leipzig defence. The Colombian tries to help it on for Kane, but Gulácsi is out quickly to block.
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Over!

Nusa's through after collecting a brilliant pass from Seiwald. He only has Neuer to beat, but can't keep his shot down. Ole Werner has his head in his hands. That was a massive chance to go 2-0 up.
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There it is!

Raum combines with Nusa and crosses towards the near post, where Rômulo darts in ahead of Tah to poke past Neuer and give Leipzig a deserved lead.
20'
1 - 0

Rômulo

GOAL!

1:0
Rômulo
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
68 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
5.71 m
0:49
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Watch: Dortmund celebrate dramatic win

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Off the line!

Jonathan Tah to the rescue for Bayern! The big defender stretches to stop Schlager's low cross from being turned home.
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Close!

Goretzka shows great awareness to slide in and stop Nusa's inside pass from sending Diomande through the middle. Bayern immediately go on the attack with Karl, who races away into the Leipzig area. However, instead of shooting, he tries to find Díaz at the back post, but overcooks his pass.
0:33
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Watch: Hoffenheim celebrate impressive win

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Beaten away

Moments after Karl has a shot blocked, Luis Díaz stings the palms of Péter Gulácsi after a trademark piece of play coming in off the left onto his right foot.
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In behind!

Seiwald tidies up after Gnabry threatens to square a pass to the unmarked Kane. End-to-end stuff in the early exchanges!
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Wide!

Huge chance for Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena. Diomande shows great skill to beat Ito, before pulling a pass back across goal. Nusa stretches to toe it goalwards, but can't direct the ball on target!
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Big chance!

Leipzig are really taking the game to Bayern as Yan Diomande slips in Rômulo. The Brazilian hits it well, but Neuer makes himself big to block.
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Twisting and turning

Baumgartner receives a clipped pass 20 yards from goal. He takes on Upamecano, before bending a well-disguised shot past the upright. The Austrian's scored three goals in his last five outings...
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0 - 0

Kick-off!

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More on that Leipzig team

Ole Werner make two alterations from the team that beat Freiburg 2-0 in midweek as wingers Yan Diomande and Antonio Nusa come in for Tidiam Gomis and the injured Assan Ouédraogo.
0:18
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More on that Bayern team

Vincent Kompany makes three changes from Wednesday's win in Cologne. Konrad Laimer is injured and replaced at right-back by Tom Bischof. Michael Olise and Minjae Kim drop to the bench for Dayot Upamecano and Lennart Karl. Joshua Kimmich is back in the fold after missing the last three games, while Jamal Musiala makes his return to the squad after 196 days out.
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Full-time: Hamburg 0-0 Gladbach

It ends goalless as neither side can find the breakthrough. Hamburg had plenty of chances in the first half, but each time they had the opportunity, they only found the gloves of Nicolas. The second half was far more even, but with both teams struggling to create.
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Full-time: Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen

The hosts register a sixth consecutive home Bundesliga victory with a well-earned triumph over the Werkself. They scored the only goal of the game inside the opening 10 minutes through Wouter Burger's free-kick, and they were the better team throughout - had Mark Flekken, then replacement Janis Blaswich, not made several saves, the margin of victory would have been greater.
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Full-time: Dortmund 3-2 Pauli

Emre Can's injury-time penalty spares Dortmund's blushes. Pauli showed tremendous spirit to fight back from 2-0 down, but they head home pointless and still in the relegation zone.
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Full-time

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Full-time

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Full-time

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Full-time: Cologne 2-1 Mainz

Lukas Kwasniok's second-half substitutions prove decisive as Ache's brace seals a come-from-behind victory for the Billy Goats over Mainz, ending their long run without a win in dramatic late fashion, whilst also handing Mainz their first defeat under Urs Fischer in the process.
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Can scores!

Surely the winning goal as Can tucks away the spot-kick, the Dortmund captain placing the ball just out of Vasilj's reach.
90'
+ 6
3 - 2

Emre Can

GOAL!

3:2
Penalty
Emre Can
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
77 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
96.64 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11 m
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Full-time

0:16
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Golden chance for El Mala

What an opportunity to kill this game off! Waldschmidt releases El Mala with a beautiful backheel. The youngster is one-on-one with Batz, but can't convert the finish. The rebound falls back to El Mala, but he rushes the attempt and sends it wide.
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2 - 1

Full-time

90'
+ 4
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Late drama!

Jones catches Beier on the corner of the penalty area. Is it in or out? After a lengthy review, it's given as a pen...
90'
2 - 2
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo penalty
ReviewInside penalty area?
DecisionPenalty
0:20
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Schöppner goes oh-so-close!

Schöppner comes close to digging out a late winner, but his dipping effort is very well saved by Grabara!
0:25
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Close

Rössing-Lelesiit does well on the left and shoots, but Nicolas is able to palm the chance behind for a corner. The corner doesn't come to anything.
90'
+ 2
0 - 0

Substitution

90'
+ 1
1 - 0

Substitution

90'
2 - 1

Substitution

90'
2 - 1

Substitution

88'
0 - 0

Substitution

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Ache completes turnaound!

It's the substitute's second of the afternoon which puts Cologne in front! Waldschmidt delivers a corner from the right. Bülter flicks it on from the near post. The ball seems goal-bound but Potulski pulls off a diving header to try and clear it. The Mainz defender can only guide it onto the post, but Ache, who had stayed with him, heads in the rebound off the woodwork from very close range. 2-1 Cologne!
86'
1 - 1

Substitution

85'
0 - 0

Substitution

85'
2 - 1

Ragnar Ache

GOAL!

2:1
Ragnar Ache
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
24 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
3.56 m
83'
2 - 2

Substitution

81'
1 - 0

Substitution

80'
0 - 0

Substitution

80'
1 - 1

Moritz Jenz

GOAL!

1:1
Moritz Jenz
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
13 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
3.5 m
79'
1 - 0

Substitution

77'
0 - 1

Substitution

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What a finish!

Svensson gives away a free-kick on the right-hand side. Smith whips it into the area, where Ricky Jade-Jones hooks an emphatic volley into the far corner. Incredible!
74'
1 - 0

Substitution

72'
2 - 2
Ricky-Jade Jones
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
7 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
78.69 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
13.11 m
74'
1 - 1

Substitution

74'
1 - 1

Substitution

73'
1 - 1

Substitution

71'
2 - 1

Substitution

71'
2 - 1

Substitution

71'
2 - 1

Substitution

69'
0 - 0

Substitution

69'
0 - 0

Substitution

69'
1 - 0

Substitution

0:19
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Close!

Grimaldo is a major threat from free-kicks, and this effort is no different as he forces Baumann into action with an important save. On the rebound, Schick shoots over as a chance for the Werkself goes begging.
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Fraction wide!

A cross from the right is brought down superbly by Ache, who follows it up with a venomous half-volley, which could not have been much closer to putting the hosts ahead, but fizzes wide of the right post.
64'
2 - 1

Substitution

64'
2 - 1

Substitution

64'
2 - 1

Substitution

63'
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Well, well!

Smith sends over the resultant corner, with Sands rising highest to loop a header beyond Kobel and halve the deficit. Pauli fought back from the brink to hold Dortmund on Matchday 1 - can they repeat the trick?
62'
2 - 1

James Sands

GOAL!

2:1
James Sands
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
12 %
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
7.76 m
60'
1 - 0

Substitution

0:16
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Chance!

The ball finds Schick following a free-kick, but his backheel lacks power. A let-off for the home team.
59'
0 - 1

Substitution

59'
0 - 1

Substitution

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Ache levels it!

The substitute is the one to breach the Mainz defence. Castro-Montes curls a left-footed cross into the box from the right flank, which Ache attacks with his head, guiding it past Batz for parity.
57'
1 - 1

Ragnar Ache

GOAL!

1:1
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Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
42 %
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
6.11 m
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Flashed over

El Mala does well down the left flank to win a corner for his side. Castro-Montes takes, finding Sebulonsen at the far post, whose header sends the ball straight up in the air. Ache wins the second ball, nodding it down for Bülter, who hits an ferocious effort on the volley, which just whistles over the bar.
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Two-goal buffer!

Adeyemi adds a goal to his earlier assist. It's a lovely up-field pass from Brandt to find Silva, who does brilliantly to keep the ball away from his marker. He selflessly drops it off as Vasilj races out, and Adeyemi can't miss.
54'
2 - 0
Karim Adeyemi
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
85 %
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
15.63 m
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Denied!

Coufal draws a fantastic save from Flekken, before Prass fails to hit the target from the rebound. Hoffenheim, again, are causing their opponents all sort of problems.
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Kick-off!

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Kick-off!

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Kick-off!

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Chancellor enjoying game

Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz is in attendance today. He's a long-time friend of former Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke.
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Kick-off!

45'
+ 3
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Substitution

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Kick-off!

45'
+ 2
0 - 1

Substitution

45'
+ 2
0 - 1

Substitution

45'
+ 2
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Substitution

45'
+ 2
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Substitution

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Collector's item

Bell's opener was the Mainz defender's first Bundesliga goal since May 2022.
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Half-time: Hamburg 0-0 Gladbach

Hamburg should be out of sight, and yet the game is still 0-0 at the break. The hosts have already had 16 shots in the first half, and Gladbach just the one. Capaldo, Muheim and Downs have all seen opportunities come and go. Could they be made to regret that after the break?
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Half-time: Hoffenheim 1-0 Leverkusen

The hosts continue their impressive form as they lead at the break. They were the better side throughout the opening 45 minutes, and took the lead through Wouter Burger's free-kick. The visitors, meanwhile, offered very little in the final third, and must improve after the break if they are to get anything from this one.
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Half-time: Wolfsburg 0-1 Heidenheim

The Wolves dominated the early exchanges, but it's Heidenheim who hold a one-goal lead at the break, after Beck made the breakthrough in first-half injury time. Wolfsburg will likely need to battle hard for a leveller in the second half.
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Half-time: Dortmund 1-0 St. Pauli

Julian Brandt's stoppage-time goal sends Dortmund in at the break with a slender lead. It'll be a tough one to take for Pauli, who switched off defensively at the worst possible time. Until then, they'd given very little away whilst creating a couple of half chances of their own.
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Half-time: Cologne 0-1 Mainz

Bell's rocket remains the difference at the break as Mainz head into the dressing rooms one goal to the good over Cologne. It's no less than the 05ers deserve, with Potulski having hit the woodwork prior to the opener, and failing to double their lead minutes later through Silas. Lukas Kwasniok will need much more from his side in the second half if they're to end their run of eight Bundesliga games without a win.
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Half-time

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Dortmund lead!

So harsh on Pauli, but it's a great goal by Dortmund. Adeyemi's the architect as he drives past Ritzka and whips a low cross into the six-yard box. Silva misses it at the front post, but so do all the white shirts and there's Brandt to side-foot home from close range.
45'
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1 - 0
Julian Brandt
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
93 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
72.06 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
6.2 m
45'
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0 - 1

Adrian Beck

GOAL!

0:1
Adrian Beck
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
11 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
10.33 m
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There's the opener!

Heidenheim had crept more and more into the match, and now they have a crucial goal! It's Beck who gets it, pouncing on a chance in the box to fire the away side into a useful lead.
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Feisty

Adeyemi's next into the book for a late challenge on Mets. The Pauli man returns the favour moments later, but escapes a booking.
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Off the line!

Schwäbe has to come off his line to head clear a ball over the top to Nebel. His header lands at the feet of Silas, who attempts a chip from distance, but Jóhannesson is back to clear the attempt off the line!
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Better!

Can injects a bit of urgency into proceedings with a powerful forward run and inside pass to Brandt. He helps it on for Svensson, whose low cross is put behind for a corner. Schlotterbeck meets Ryerson's delivery, but his header is straight into the back of a Pauli defender.
0:15
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Denied

Prass shoots first time from the edge of the area, but Flekken pushes away to safety. He had to be alert, but it was at a good height for him.
0:28
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Silas clean through

Mainz win the ball back in the midfield and instantly look to counter. Silas is played in behind the Cologne backline by Tietz, but loses out in the one-on-one with Schwäbe. What a chance that was for Mainz to double their advantage!
0:25
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Best chance so far!

Out of nowhere, the away side create the best opportunity of the game so far: Honsak breaks clear and tries to go round Grabara, but the Wolfsburg 'keeper stays big and makes an excellent save!
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Yikes!

Nervy moment as Vasilj miscontrols a back-pass from Wahl before clearing, with Adeyemi in hot pursuit. He's lucky the flight path of the ball took him away from his goal!
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Bell smashes Mainz in front!

The veteran Mainz defender has broken the deadlock here! Da Costa finds him with a low cross from the right. Bell makes space for a shot with his first touch, before blasting the ball past Schwäbe and in off the crossbar. He hasn't struck many sweeter than that in his time.
0:20
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Gladbach show the risk of not taking chances

Now Gladbach come forward for the first time. Honorat sends in a good delivery to the back post that is controlled and hit by Tabaković, but his effort misses the target from a good position. That's a warning for Hamburg.
29'
0 - 1

Stefan Bell

GOAL!

0:1
Stefan Bell
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
8 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
14.43 m
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Kobel made to work

A ball's played in to the near post for Perreira Lage, but Kobel makes himself big to block the shot, which lacked any real power. Encouraging from the visitors!
0:17
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Good footwork, good chance

Vieira creates space with some good footwork. Remberg then lets fly from the edge of the box with Nicolas equal to the effort. Hamburg then recycle the ball, and Capaldo gets into the box before finding Muheim. He shoots with his right, but gets the effort all wrong.
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Almost!

Brandt goes up and over the Pauli wall but with Vasilj rooted to the spot the ball goes fractionally wide of the upright.
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Set-piece alert

Sands brings down Brandt in the 'D'. It's a very presentable opening for the BVB No.10 - one that all came about following a quite brilliant flick from Silva...
0:27
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Majer goes close again

Majer gets sight of goal once more, but this time he fires the ball over the top from Eriksen into the side netting. That was a great chance!
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How are Hamburg not in front?

Downs feeds the onrushing Capaldo in the box, but his powerful strike is straight at Nicolas. Jatta then gets his head on a backpost cross, and again Nicolas makes the save.
0:27
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Off the post!

Nebel delivers the free-kick. Cologne win the initial header, but Mainz pounce on the second ball, working it to the right flank. Sano cuts it back to Widmer, who flicks it on to Potulski. The young defender stabs at the ball at the six-yard box, guiding it onto the near post before Schwäbe pounces on the rebound.
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No hands

Schlotterbeck concedes a free-kick for a fierce challenge on Pyrka. Kaars goes for a first-time attempt from the ensuing cross, with the ball striking Silva. The referee initially points to the spot, before changing his mind upon VAR review. That clearly struck the BVB forward in the midriff.
18'
0 - 0
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SituationPenalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
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Nicely worked chance for Majer

Wolfsburg move forward through Wimmer, who sets up Majer for a shooting opportunity. Unfortunately for the home side, the attacking midfielder doesn't set himself right and hits the ball high and wide.
0:21
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And there's the chance!

Vasilj punches a Ryerson cross out to Brandt, who shows great technique to wrap his right foot around the bouncing ball, but Hauke Wahl is able to hook it away in front of the goal-line.
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So close again

Hamburg move the ball nicely down the left. Torunarigha finds himself in space, and he feeds Vieira in the box. He tries to whip the ball across goal towards Königsdörffer, but Nicolas gets a vital touch to divert the ball away.
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Hoffenheim lead!

It is a lovely free-kick from Burger, whose inswinging set-piece from a tight angle evades everyone, including Mark Flekken, as it finds the top corner. The hosts have been the better team so far, and have the lead with their first shot on target.
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1 - 0
Wouter Burger
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
3 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
100.08 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
27.68 m
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Hamburg should lead

Königsdörffer pounces on a mistake from Diks and shoots. Nicolas palms it away weakly into the path of Downs, but he slips at the vital moment with the goal begging. Dompé rushes onto the loose ball and shoots, but he can only hit the side netting.
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Danger!

Schlotterbeck flicks on a long throw from Ryerson, but Fujita reacts quickest to clear before Silva can pounce.
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Under way!

The ball's rolling, with Dortmund in their traditional black-and-yellow home strip. Pauli are dressed in white.
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Kick-off!

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Kick-off!

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0:07
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Watch: The Hamburg fans and players are ready

0:38
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Watch: The Hamburg bus arrives

0:19
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Watch: Diks checks out the venue

0:11
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Watch: Capaldo on today's game

0:08
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Watch: The Hamburg locker room

0:11
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Watch: The Volksparkstadion

A closer look at today's venue for Hamburg vs Gladbach.
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Watch: Baumann comes out for warm-up

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More on those teams

Cologne have four fresh faces in today's starting XI, having been beaten by Bayern last time out. In come Bülter, Castro-Montes, Martel and Jóhannesson for Ache, Lund, Krauß, and Thielmann. Mainz, meanwhile, make three changes as Silas Katompa Mvumpa makes his Mainz debut, Potulski returns to the defence, and Nebel is back in midfield. That means that the visitors will be without starman Amiri, who misses out through illness.
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More on that Gladbach team

Eugen Polanski also opts for two changes to his Gladbach side as Netz replaces Ullrich on the left and Neuhaus comes in for Castrop.
0:06
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Watch: The Volkswagen Arena is ready

0:10
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Watch: Wolfsburg's team bus arrives

0:24
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Watch: Hoffenheim arrive

0:08
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Watch: A special day for Bürger

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Heideheim team news

There are three changes to the Heidenheim team that lost at Mainz on Matchday 17. Marnon Busch comes in for Omar Traoré, while Julian Niehues and Mikkel Kaufmann make way for Adrian Beck and Mathias Honsak. There is also a change of formation, with this side deployed in a 4-2-3-1 rather than than 4-4-2 diamond shape used last time out.
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More on that Hamburg team

Merlin Polzin opts for two changes from the side that was narrowly beaten at Freiburg, with both changes enforced as the suspended Elfadli misses out. In his place is Torunarigha. Further forward, Königsdörffer comes into the side to replace Sambi Lokonga, who misses out at the last minute. That likely means Vieira will return to central midfield.
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Wolfsburg team news

Daniel Bauer makes two changes to the team that beat St. Pauli in midweek. There is a first Bundesliga start for Jan Bürger, who takes the place of Saël Kumbedi, while Dženan Pejčinović's injury means Mohamed Amoura returns to the starting line-up for the first time after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Leverkusen team news

Kasper Hjulmand, meanwhile, makes three changes to the side that were comfortably beaten 4-1 by VfB Stuttgart on Matchday 17. Jeanuël Belocian is replaced by Loïc Badé, while Ernest Poku and Patrik Schick come in for Nathan Tella and Martin Terrier respectively. All three replaced players drop to the bench.
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More on those teams

Niko Kovač makes five changes to the midweek win over Bremen, with Emre Can, Jobe Bellingham, Daniel Svensson, Karim Adeyemi and Julian Brandt cycled in for Niklas Süle, Marcel Sabitzer, Yan Couto, Maximilian Beier and Carney Chukwuemeka. Despite scoring as a substitute last time out, Serhou Guirassy begins on the bench once more. As for Pauli, Martijn Kaars replaces English forward Ricky-Jade Jones in head coach Alexander Blessin's only change to the starting XI that lined up in the 2-1 defeat at Wolfsburg.
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Cologne subs

Zieler, Van den Berg, Lund, Thielmann, Kainz, Krauß, Schenten, Ache, Waldschmidt
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Mainz subs

Rieß, Leitsch, Nordin, Maloney, Kawasaki, Sieb, Bøving, Moreno Fell, Bobzien
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Hoffenheim team news

Christian Ilzer makes just one change to the team that beat Borussia Mönchengladbach in midweek, as Albian Hajdari comes in for Ozan Kabak, who drops to the bench. Fresh from hitting the 150-goal mark for the club, Andrej Kramarić starts once more.
0:17
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Welcome to Sinsheim

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Full-time: Bremen 3-3 Frankfurt

What a game! It swung one way and then the other, but in the end, Knauff has saved his side at the death. It's a result that leaves both sides rather unsatisfied. The Bremen players and particularly Stage look absolutely devastated, having fought back twice.
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Sensational!

Knauff has equalised right at the death. Amaimouni-Echghouyab gets to the byline and pulls back a cross that Knauff sweeps home. The goal is initially ruled out as the officials thought the ball had gone out of play, but after a review, the goal stands.
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Full-time

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SituationNo goal
ReviewBall out of play?
DecisionGoal
90'
+ 4
3 - 3
Ansgar Knauff
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
11 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
81.67 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
13.31 m
89'
3 - 2

Substitution

83'
3 - 2

Substitution

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A quickfire double

Mbangula plays a lovely ball through to Schmid. He's through on goal, but under pressure. However, he stays superbly calm, spins the goalkeeper and finds Milošević, who tucks home with the goalkeeper stranded.
80'
3 - 2
Jovan Milošević
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
24 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
98.11 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
15.51 m
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Stage levels it up

Dōan picks up a yellow for a foul on Mbangula. The youngster then whips in a great delivery that is met by an even better header from Stage. Bremen are deservedly level.
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Chaïbi squanders a big chance

Kalimuendo holds up the ball well and finds Uzun. He slips the ball through to Chaïbi. He's one-on-one with Backhaus, but he scuffs the chance wide.
78'
2 - 2

Jens Stage

GOAL!

2:2
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
8 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
7.88 m
75'
1 - 2

Substitution

0:23
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Huge opportunity

Stage slots a ball in behind that Theate reads completely wrong. That gives Njinmah a huge opportunity one-on-one, but he slices his effort wide with his left.
65'
1 - 2

Substitution

64'
1 - 2

Substitution

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Out of nowhere!

Collins has given Frankfurt the lead! Collins pounces on a loose pass to Schmidt before Kalimuendo and Chaïbi battle for possession. The latter then loops an optimistic ball over the defence and into the box, and Collins does superbly to meet the ball first and turn his shot home.
56'
1 - 2
Nnamdi Collins
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
23 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11.14 m
52'
1 - 1

Substitution

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Half-time: Bremen 1-1 Frankfurt

All square at the break. Frankfurt took the lead in the first minute through a stunning looping finish from Kalimuendo, but since then, it has been nearly all Bremen. Eventually, that pressure paid off as Njinmah got on the end of a lovely pass from Sugawara and finished past Santos. The Japanese full-back has had a lot of space on the right, and the Bremen players will perhaps be disappointed not to have made more of some good crosses. Still all to play for at the break.
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0:18
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Schmidt just misses the target

A Bremen set-piece is cleared as fast as Schmidt. He doesn't have much time on the ball, but he controls it quickly enough to toe-poke a shot goalwards that dribbles wide of the target.
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Njinmah levels it up

Sugawara has a bit of space on halfway and he finds Njinmah with a stunning through ball. The forward holds off the challenge of Collins before firing into the bottom left corner. It wasn't a clean strike, but it was well-placed, and Bremen desperately needed that after their recent goalscoring troubles.
29'
1 - 1
Justin Njinmah
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
36 %
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
16.1 m
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Good chance

A well-whipped Dōan corner from the right is met by the unmarked Skhiri. He's not under much pressure, but his header is off target from a good position.
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Njinmah comes close

Stage plays a delightful through ball to Njinmah with the outside of his boot that opens up the Frankfurt defence. The Bremen winger gets to the edge of the box before shooting whilst under pressure, but his effort rolls just wide.
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Backhaus helpless

That finish from Kalimuendo had Backhaus scrambling, and he couldn't get back in time.
0:25
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Kristensen still waiting to get back on

The Dane is still receiving treatment to try to stop his nose from bleeding. In the meantime, he seems to be having fun with the fans who are rather lightheartedly questioning the legitimacy of his injury.
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1-0 Frankfurt already!

Bremen get the game started, but find themselves 1-0 down inside one minute. Dōan whips in a nice cross from the right that is nodded back across goal by Brown. Kalimuendo battles in to meet the ball on the half volley and improvises a delightful finish that loops over Backhaus. What a start!
1'
0 - 1
Arnaud Kalimuendo
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
8 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9.16 m
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Kick-off!

0:10
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Zetterer returns

The former Bremen man is back at his old home ground today with Frankfurt, but the goalkeeper is only on the bench as Santos starts.
0:17
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Bremen ready to host

A closer look at the Weserstadion, today's venue.
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More on those teams

Bremen are unchanged from their 3-0 defeat at Dortmund in midweek. Meanwhile, Dino Toppmöller makes four changes from the side that narrowly lost at Stuttgart as Frankfurt revert to a back five. Brown, Chaïbi, Dahoud and Collins all come into the starting XI. Uzun is back on the bench, whereas Zetterer is only on the bench against his former club.
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Lukas Kwasniok on facing Mainz

"The task against Mainz is obviously completely different [to the one against Bayern]. Since Urs Fischer took over the team, the style is clear: a solid defence, lots of physicality, good transition play – and they'll stick to that tomorrow. I'm very sure of it."
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Sebastian Hoeneß on facing Union

“Union Berlin combine individual quality and experience; the team defend physically and compactly and can transition quickly. Steffen Baumgart is a very experienced coach who is having a stable and successful season with his team; it’s not easy to beat them.”
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Daniel Bauer on facing Heidenheim

"Heidenheim have known the David-versus-Goliath scenario for years; they are a very unpleasant opponent to face. It will be no walk in the park. We need to be patient and not allow any counter-attacks. The crucial factor will be controlling the game when we have possession."
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Manuel Baum on facing Freiburg

"They are strong technically, an incredibly disciplined team defensively. They are very flexible in their positions, rotating players a lot. We already have a few good ideas."
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Julian Schuster on facing Augsburg

"I wouldn't have thought we'd be facing each other so soon in a direct duel [there are three former Freiburg players in the opposing team]. On the one hand, it's nice to see so many familiar faces, but on the other hand, they're all part of the opposing team during the game. You have to put the friendship aside then."
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Christian Ilzer on facing Leverkusen

“Both teams have undergone many changes since the first game. Winning there was a huge success for us. Leverkusen have now found its form. They are characterized by extremely good possession-based football; they are very well-positioned in all aspects. A top-class match awaits us.”
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Niko Kovač on facing St. Pauli

"They're a team that defends very compactly for 90 minutes. I rarely see that kind of performance. It will require patience, commitment, and intensity from us. We have to put them under pressure from the first minute. If we can do it like we did in the second half against Bremen, we will be fine."
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Watch: Kompany's pre-match press conference

The Belgian discussed Musiala's return and the prospect of facing Leipzig.
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Ole Werner on facing Bayern

“Bayern are capable of creating danger from all sorts of situations. We will have to suffer; there will be phases that don't feel good. Nevertheless, it will be important that we play football, that we find spaces and force the opponent to experience moments that don't feel good for them.”
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Kasper Hjulmand on facing Hoffenheim

"Hoffenheim are a great opponent, without a doubt. They have developed very well and prove that time and again from game to game. That's also a clear sign of good coaching work. We can expect a lot of one against one moments, a lot of duels, high pressing - especially in the centre. This will result in little rhythm in the game, but lots of spaces to run into."
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Eugen Polanski on facing Gladbach

"Hamburg, as a newly promoted team, have realized they can compete very well in the Bundesliga. They play refreshing, attack-minded football and are right on track with their points tally so far. The atmosphere at the Volksparkstadion is special, but we are ready.
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Vincent Kompany on facing Leipzig

"Leipzig have a young team, so it can happen that not everything goes perfectly in the first game. They were right behind us for a long time after that [the 6-0 victory for Bayern against Leipzig in the opening game of the season] and won a lot of games. Many of their players have developed very well. Their coach has also been there for a while now. They're a strong attacking team, so it could be a great game. It will be intense, both teams are capable of scoring goals. It'll be very interesting."
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Kompany reveals Musiala return

In his pre-match press conference, Kompany revealed Musiala is set to be a part of a matchday squad for the first time this season against RB Leipzig. "If everything goes well today [Friday], he will be there. That's great news. He radiates a lot of positive energy. Even the little things are great right now. First and foremost, it's about integration. Now he's had time to rebuild his body, strengthen his mobility and his speed."
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Dino Toppmöller on facing Bremen

"Playing in Bremen under the lights – it will be a heated affair and a difficult away game. We want to show that we can do better overall."
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Merlin Polzin on facing Gladbach

"It will be a match that demands everything from us. We’ve produced some really strong performances at home recently, and our aim is to continue delivering here."
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Urs Fischer on facing Cologne

"It's going to be a tight and uncomfortable one, right up to the final whistle. We can't start to let up now, and we want to go one step further against Cologne."
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Frank Schmidt on facing Wolfsburg

"Looking at Wolfsburg's recent matches, you can see their very high individual and footballing quality. They are versatile and play quality football. Wolfsburg, with their potential, probably have much higher ambitions and don't belong in the relegation battle. We lost the first meeting 3-1, so we can only improve on that now."
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Alexander Blessin on facing Dortmund

"We definitely want to take something away from there. We'll have 7,000 fans behind us, and playing in Dortmund is always special. I don't need any extra motivation. The stadium and the opponents will ensure that we give our all to finish off the week well."
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Horst Steffen on facing Frankfurt

“The mood obviously isn’t great after six games without a win. I see the boys every day and there’s a positive feeling amongst the group and a confidence that we can get through this together. We’re confident that we can turn it around against Frankfurt.”

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Standings

PWon-Draw-LostW-D-LG+/- Pts
1
FCBBayernFC Bayern München
1816-2-071:14+5750
2
BVBDortmundBorussia Dortmund
1811-6-135:17+1839
3
TSGHoffenheimTSG Hoffenheim
1710-3-435:21+1433
4
VFBStuttgartVfB Stuttgart
1810-3-533:26+733
5
RBLLeipzigRB Leipzig
1710-2-533:24+932
6
B04LeverkusenBayer 04 Leverkusen
179-2-634:25+929
7
SGEFrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
187-6-538:39-127
8
SCFFreiburgSport-Club Freiburg
186-6-629:31-224
9
FCUUnion Berlin1. FC Union Berlin
186-6-624:27-324
10
KOEKöln1. FC Köln
185-5-827:30-320
11
BMGM'gladbachBorussia Mönchengladbach
185-5-823:29-620
12
WOBWolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
185-4-927:38-1119
13
SVWBremenSV Werder Bremen
174-6-721:34-1318
14
HSVHamburgHamburger SV
174-5-817:27-1017
15
FCAAugsburgFC Augsburg
184-4-1020:35-1516
16
FCHHeidenheim1. FC Heidenheim 1846
183-4-1117:39-2213
17
M05Mainz1. FSV Mainz 05
182-6-1018:31-1312
18
STPSt. PauliFC St. Pauli
173-3-1116:31-1512