Matchday 13 as it happened
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Matchday 13 fixtures
Friday, 20 November
Hamburger SV 3-1 Borussia Dortmund
Saturday, 21 November
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 Hannover 96
VfL Wolfsburg 6-0 SV Werder Bremen
VfB Stuttgart 0-4 FC Augsburg
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1. FC Köln 0-0 1. FSV Mainz 05
FC Schalke 04 1-3 FC Bayern München
Sunday, 22 November
Hertha Berlin 1-0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
FC Ingolstadt 3-1 SV Darmstadt 98
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Sunday 22 November
Until next time!
It's been a fantastic weekend of Bundesliga action with upsets and high-scoring fixtures aplenty. To leave you on a positive note check out FC Bayern's YouTube clip showing off some of Robert Lewandowski's skills. He may not have got on the scoresheet this weekend, but the Pole certainly has some great tekkers!
Hasenhüttl sings his side's praises
Ingolstadt head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl was delighted with his charges' comeback victory over Darmstadt.
"The belief was there that we could turn the game. I'm really proud of my players! The win is very important for us."
Ingolstadt win the battle of the newcomers
The prospects looked bleak for FC Ingolstadt 04 at half-time of their game against fellow newly-promoted side SV Darmstadt 98, but a second-half turn around saw them clinch their biggest-ever Bundesliga win courtesy of a 3-1 scoreline. Click here to read bundesliga.com's match report.
Polanski laments lack of creative spark
Unfortunate soul Eugen Polanski: "Own goals happen in relegation battles. We didn't create enough chances of our own."
Hertha triumph in winter wonderland
A first-half own goal from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim stand-in captain Eugen Polanski gave Hertha Berlin all three points at the snow-covered Olympiastadion in the weekend's penultimate fixture earlier today. The Old Lady move back into the top four as a result, while Hoffenheim go into the new week bottom of the standings.
"We're proud Herthaner!" said Hertha head coach Pal Dardai after the 1-0 win over Hoffenheim.
Ingolstadt vs. Darmstadt line-ups
Hertha vs. Hoffenheim line-ups
Robben on Bundesliga title race
New record
FC Augsburg recorded their biggest-ever Bundesliga away victory on Saturday, easing to a 4-0 win at fellow strugglers Stuttgart which lifts them off the foot off the table - for now. VfB, meanwhile, remain in deep trouble in 16th place, just one point ahead of Die Fuggerstädter.
Here to stay
Borussia Mönchengladbach registered their seventh win in eight league games against struggling Hannover 96 on Saturday. Raffael scored the all-important goal six minutes from time to hand Andre Schubert's side all three points and lift them up to fourth in the table.
Pulling clear
Can anyone catch David Alaba and Co. at the top of the Bundesliga table? Pep Guardiola's side lead BVB by eight points, but there's still a long way to go...
Leverkusen's 'goal guarantee'
Robben the realist
FC Bayern may have opened up an eight-point lead over Borussia Dortmund this weekend, but that does not mean the end of the title race, according to Arjen Robben. "I think it'll be a fight until the end," the Bayern winger said following the defending champions' 3-1 win at Schalke. "Dortmund are a quality side, their defeat to Hamburg doesn't change anything."
Role reversal
As Hoffenheim prepare to take on Hertha in the capital, the club have taken to Twitter to remind us how they celebrated their biggest Bundesliga win against today’s opponents in last season’s corresponding fixture. How times have changed. Last term, it was Hertha fighting relegation and Hoffenheim jostling for the European places. Now it’s the Old Lady flying high and TSG floundering at .
Back to the drawing board in Bremen
The inquest into SV Werder Bremen's 6-0 drubbing at the hands of VfL Wolfsburg has already begun. The Green-Whites have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 16 Bundesliga outings: a club record.
Man mountain Martinez
Javi Martinez has not had the best of luck with injuries in recent seasons, but the Spain international was all smiles on Saturday after scoring his first goal since 18 May 2013 to help FC Bayern to a 3-1 win at FC Schalke 04's Veltins-Arena.
Welcome back!
Howdy, folks. The race for the UEFA Champions League places is hotting up nicely after Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Wolfsburg picked up important wins this weekend, while Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 both suffered defeats. Hertha Berlin dropped to fifth as a result, but can return to the top four with victory over 18th-placed TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this afternoon. After that, it's over to Ingolstadt for the first ever Bundesliga meeting between Die Schanzer and fellow promoted club SV Darmstadt 98.
Saturday 21 November
That's all from us for today. But join us again on Sunday for the build-up to the remaining two fixtures of Matchday 13. See you then.
Live from Gelsenkirchen
Schalke can go fourth with a win, while defending champions FC Bayern are out to extend their lead over second-placed Dortmund to eight points. Follow tonight's game live on Bundesliga radio.
Schalke - FC Bayern line-ups
Pep Guardiola names his 13th different starting XI in as many Bundesliga games, with Moroccan international Medhi Benatia back at the heart of the defence following injury.
Over to Schalke and Bayern
What an afternoon! Javier Hernandez scores again for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, VfL Wolfsburg extend their unbeaten home run to 29 Bundesliga matches, Borussia Mönchengladbach continue their rapid ascent of the league ladder under Andre Schubert and FC Augsburg move off the bottom of the standings. Just a selection of talking points from today's action. Up next: FC Schalke 04 vs FC Bayern München. We sure know how to look after you here at bundesliga.com...
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Confirmed line-ups
Eintracht Frankfurt - Bayer 04 Leverkusen
1. FC Köln - 1. FSV Mainz 05
VfL Wolfsburg - SV Werder Bremen
Stuttgart - Augsburg
Polish goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton (gastric flu) misses out for Stuttgart, meaning a rare start for Odisseas Vlachodimos. The 21-year-old stopper's previous Bundesliga outings ended in 4-1 and 2-1 defeats.
Gladbach - Hannover
Tony Jantschke and Julian Korb return to the Gladbach starting XI in place of Alvaro Dominguez and Granit Xhaka.
Green is the colour
Here's hoping Bremen, also known as the Green-Whites, have packed their change strip...
Arnold on a roll
VfL Wolfsburg midfielder Maximilian Arnold is also enjoying quite a run in games against this afternoon's opponents, SV Werder Bremen.
Neuer's old flame
FC Bayern and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is unbeaten in eight matches against former club FC Schalke 04, conceding three and keeping five clean sheets.
Epic Köln trailer
Three points go to 1. FC Köln in the battle of the pre-match teasers with 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Spahic concern
Hamburger SV defender Emir Spahic is a doubt for next weekend's northern derby in Bremen, after straining ligaments in his right ankle in Friday's win over Dortmund, according to this tweet.
The Wolves' den
You have to feel for SV Werder Bremen, today's visitors to VfL Wolfsburg's Volkswagen Arena.
All eyes on Bayern
Football fans simply cannot get enough of the 24-time Bundesliga champions.
Tuchel's frank assessment
Borussia Dortmund head coach Thomas Tuchel admits his side were well below the expected level at HSV's Volksparkstadion on Friday: "We deserved to lose. I can't explain it right now, but it was clear from the first minute that our body language and attitude were off. It wasn't at the level we expect of ourselves, the level we know we can produce - and we didn't expect that. It was a far cry from what you need to get a good result in the Bundesliga."
Alaba's excitement
FC Bayern München's David Alaba cannot wait for this evening's blockbuster meeting with FC Schalke 04.
Welcome back!
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! We have already had one big surprise in the form of Hamburger SV's 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund; what does the rest of the weekend have in store? Stay with us throughout the day as we bring you build-up and reaction to Bundesliga Matchday 13.
The moment when you start the weekend with a home win.
Friday 20 November
Good night!
That concludes our live coverage for today, but make sure you check back with us on Saturday for all your Bundesliga needs!
Line-ups!
The starting XIs for the Matchday 13 opener between Hamburg and Dortmund have been announced. Check out who's in and who's out below:
Bayern en route
The Bundesliga leaders are on their way to Gelsenkirchen ahead of tomorrow's game against Schalke.
Mixed feelings for Leverkusen
Bayer 04 face a tough trip away to Frankfurt on Saturday afternoon and will make the journey without captain Lars Bender after head coach Roger Schmidt confirmed the midfielder is not yet ready to play. However, there was positive news too as wing wizard Karim Bellarabi is available once more.
"Lars won't be in Frankfurt" reads the tweet below.
Winter is coming...
...but not even the cold temperatures in Wolfsburg were enough to wipe the smiles off the faces of Dante, Andre Schürrle and Co.
Can lightning strike twice?
Schalke coach Andre Breitenreiter certainly appears to be hoping so...
New nickname for Vestergaard
Werder Bremen defender Jannik Vestergaard has expressed his delight at the new name a fan has coined for him. Given his imposing stature (199 cm) and quota of 63 per cent of tackles won, 'Weserguard' is not too far-fetched a moniker.
Good omen
HSV fans would do well to look away now after the following intimidating tweet from tonight's opponents Dortmund:
"Our record on Friday evenings: nine wins, one draw and an impressive goalscoring record of 24 for and seven against."
Win no. 12?
The Bavarians are aiming for a twelfth win in 13 matches when they take on Schalke in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday evening?
Many happy returns
Eduardo Vargas will he hoping to treat himself to a goal or two when Hoffenheim face Hertha in the capital on Sunday.
Third time lucky for Stevens?
Fan favourites out in force
1. FSV Mainz 05's Yoshinori Muto, Yunus Malli, Loris Karius and Elkin Soto have been signing autographs for fans at the city branch of the Mainz club shop. The 05ers face 1. FC Köln tomorrow.
Friends reunited
Dinos on their toes
The Hamburger SV players are "warming up, readying themselves" for the might of second-in-the-table Dortmund.
Malleable as ever
Ribery progress
Still no definitive news of a return date for Franck Ribery, but Guardiola says the French winger is making progress after a lengthy spell on the sidelines with an ankle problem. The 31-year-old has not played since March.
Costa praise
Douglas Costa's match-winning performance for Brazil in midweek did not go unnoticed by Bayern's Catalan master.
Guardiola focussed on football
BVB on the ball
Borussia Dortmund are busy adding the final touches to their game plan ahead of tonight's must-see encounter with HSV. Die Schwarz-Gelben can close the gap on leaders Bayern to two points with a win.
Bayern's pre-match prep
It's all about Schalke for FC Bayern today. The 24-time Bundesliga champions were held to a pair of 1-1 draws by the Royal Blues last season.
Kagawa on board
Borussia Dortmund head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa is available for tonight's trip to Hamburg, despite clocking up 28,000 air miles during the international break. "He's bearing up," Tuchel said.
Höwedes has Bayern in his sights
Stöger sees Mainz similarities
1. FC Köln's recent run of results mirrors that of 1. FSV Mainz 05, but that is not the only similarity Billy Goats head coach Peter Stöger sees between the two sides ahead of Saturday's head-to-head.
Hamburg roll call
Here's a look at Hamburger SV's matchday squad for tonight's clash with Borussia Dortmund, a match-up that has seen more goals down the years than any other Bundesliga fixture. You can listen to the that one live on Bundesliga radio.
Bayern's b-ball boys
FC Bayern München quartet Javi Martinez, David Alaba, Joshua Kimmich and Sebastian Rode enjoyed a spot of team bonding at the Audi Dome yesterday. FC Bayern Basketball were, however, beaten 84-67 by Fenerbahce Istanbul.
Always a pleasure to be watching @fcb-basketball!
Bargfrede passed fit
SV Werder Bremen head coach Viktor Skripnik will have midfielder Philipp Bargfrede at his disposal for Saturday's visit of VfL Wolfsburg.
Sommer unmasked
Borussia Mönchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer is no longer required to wear a protective face mask, after breaking his nose during the Foals' UEFA Champions League group stage defeat to Manchester City on 30 September. Gladbach host Hannover 96 on Saturday afternoon in Andre Schubert's first game since being appointed permanent head coach.
Friday showdown
The Matchday 13 action gets underway up north this evening, as Hamburg take on second-placed Dortmund. BVB have won seven in a row since that mauling at the hands of Bayern in Der Klassiker, but they have failed to win on their last three trips to Hamburg. Here's our match preview.
Good morning!
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