Bundesliga-Live Ticker for Matchday 34
Matchday 34
2023-2024
Hero Hrádecký takes the mic
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Farewell Streich
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There it is!
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Full-time: Frankfurt 2-2 Leipzig
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Full-time: Union Berlin 2-1 Freiburg
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Full-time: Hoffenheim 4-2 Bayern
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UNION BERLIN STAY UP
The three points keep Union in the Bundesliga!
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Full-time: Wolfsburg 1-3 Mainz
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Full-time: Heidenheim 4-1 Cologne
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Full-time: Bremen 4-1 Bochum
Heartbreak for Bochum, not only for this heavy defeat, but Union Berlin's win over Freiburg means they slip into 16th place and will face Fortuna Düsseldorf over two legs for the right to play in the Bundesliga next season. They were second best today, but have to roll up their sleeves and focus on the relegation play-off, while Bremen fall short of finishing eighth only on goal difference.
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Bye Bye Marco
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Looking to see it out
Union are minutes away from safety. Can they get over the line?
Full-time: Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Augsburg
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Massive strike for Union!!!
Die Eisernen find the back of the net!!! They win a second penalty, and again, Atubolu saves it. On this occasion, though, Union still score, as Haberer finds the back of the net on the rebound!
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Post!
The woodwork saves Gladbach for a third time - this time following Mittelstädt's attempt.
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Full time: Dortmund 4-0 Darmstadt
More ovations for Reus as Dortmund end the season in some style, crushing Darmstadt 4-0 to warm up well for the final of the UEFA Champions League in a fortnight.
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Lead restored
Romano Schmid restores the three-goal lead, dribbling his way through and delivering a low shot into the corner as the Bochum defender stands off.
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If at first you don't succeed...
Malen makes it four for Dortmund. His first shot comes back off the post, but he follows through to tuck in the rebound.
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Kramarić hat-trick!
Kramarić! Would you believe it! More messing at the back from Bayern, starting with a poor Neuer pass. Kramarić keeps his composre before sliding in! It's 4-2 to Hoffenheim.
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Freiburg draw level!
A huge strike for the visitors - they are level, as Dōan heads into the corner. They are back up to eighth as a result.
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Muted celebrations
Antwi-Adjei brings Bochum back into the game, but while the celebrations are muted on the field, the fans are celebrating big-time, because Freiburg have levelled at Union Berlin. This means Bochum are back out of the bottom three, as things stand!
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Kramarić completes turnaround
Andrej Kramarić takes a touch and drills in at the near post from just inside the area, beating Neuer! Amazing.
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3-1!!!! That could be it!!
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A fourth for Die Schwaben!
Silas dribbles through half of the Gladbach side before hammering into the back of the net. A great goal and the icing on the Stuttgart cake.
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Bremen three up
All but over in Bremen as Die Werderaner make it three. Simple task for Union now. Win, and they are safe.
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All over?
Almost a carbon copy of Bremen's second, this time it's Stage who rises to head in - Bremen are three up, and Bochum are rooted in the bottom three, needing a favour from Freiburg to keep them out of the relegation play-off berth.
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Farewell Marco Reus
The Signal Iduna Park stands to pay tribute to Marco Reus as he is substituted. A guard of honour is formed by Dortmund's players, and Darmstadt applaud him as he leaves the field.
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Bochum two behind
Great news for Union as Bremen double their lead. An added boost to their hopes of survival.
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Bochum in trouble
Jung meets a free-kick from Ducksch with his head to double Bremen's lead with his first goal of the season. Bochum in serious trouble now.
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Beste belter
Jan-Niklas Beste is allowed to run at the Hoffenheim defence and he swipes at the ball from distance, sending a swerving shot high into the goal to the home fan's delight! The hosts are in eighth spot as things stand, which could yet be confirmed as a European spot.
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Goal! 2-2!
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Gosens denied!
Atubolu holds the Union man's attempt from just outside the box.
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Dreamland
Stuttgart add extra gloss to the scoreline as Jeong sweeps home at the back post. This has been a commanding display.
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SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
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Undav wide
He is still trying to get his goal - this time, though, Omlin has nothing to worry about.
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Jeong wide
Beyond the post from substitute Jeong.
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Mainz 2-1 up
Mainz are effectively safe as they lead at Wolfsburg. Union will be concentrating on themselves and Bochum now.
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2-1 Mainz! Wow!
Just as Union put them in trouble Mainz go ahead! van den Berg beats the offside trap to meet an Amiri free kick, it's saved but the lofty Dutchman puts in the rebound. Henriksen is full of emotion on the touchline. The goal is confirmed after a VAR check and that's a mammoth goal.
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Brandt seals the win
Sancho to Brandt, and what a strike from the Dortmund sub, low into the far corner, to put the seal on the three points
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Bochum on the brink
There is a greater sense of urgency in Bochum's game now, as they have slipped inside the bottom three with Union Berlin winning.
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As it stands
Union are 15th in the table thanks to that effort. Bochum are 16th - they continue to trail at Bremen.
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Huge strike!
As it stands, Union are safe! It's a goal worthy of keeping them up, as Hollerbach fires a wonderful effort into the top corner from the edge of the area. Atubolu had no chance!
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Hoffenheim are level
A throw in reaches Bebou, who turns, beats his man and cuts the ball back into the path of Kramarić who prods in an equaliser for TSG. The hosts may need to win this by two clear goals to snatch sixth, as things stand.
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Augsburg almost level
A ball from the right beats Hrádecký, and Demirović only had to reach it to turn into an empty net - but it runs agonisingly past his outstretched leg.
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Jordan over
The USMNT man can't keep his attempt down.
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Tigges on target
Steffen Tigges rises at the back post to edge home a goal for Cologne. The Billy-Goats are facing an uphill task in trying to turn this game around but they do have something to build on now.
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Shuffling the pack
Grote makes three changes as he looks to inspire his side to victory.
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Müller goes close
Thomas Müller is joining Sepp Maier as Bayern's record appearance holder today in what is the Raumdeuter's 473rd game for the Bavarians. The attacker has just missed an opportunity to score in his milestone game with a shot that went just off target.
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Augsburg strike back!
It had been coming. 18-year-old Mert Kömür scores on his first start, sending a sweeping finish into the top corner after Leverkusen lost the ball in their own half. What a dream moment for the youngster!
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Game on! Ekitiké!
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Few chances
There haven't been any clear opportunities after the interval here. Union still need a goal to move out of the relegation play-off spot with Bochum trailing.
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Undav denied
Omlin again gets the better of the Germany internationl, tipping his attempt around the post.
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Watch: Guirassy voted March Player of the Month
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As things stand
It's perhaps a big ask for Hoffenheim to score two more here against Bayern but if Pellegrino Matarazzo's side can win this game, they would overtake Eintracht Frankfurt in sixth spot, with the Eagles currently trailing 2-0 against Leipzig.
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SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
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Nübel save
A decent start to the second period for Gladbach, as Weigl tests the Stuttgart shot-stopper with a fierce drive. Ultimately, though, it was straight at him.
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Pléa denied
The forward doesn't get enough on his shot after being played in, and Nübel saves with his feet.
Kick-off!
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Underway
The second half is up and running here.
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We're back out
Leverkusen are 45 minutes plus stoppage time away from history, as an unbeaten season beckons.
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Kick-off!
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Back underway
The second half is up and running.
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Kick-off!
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What a goal!!! Šeško! Wow!
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Kick-off!
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As it stands
Union will be in the relegation play-off spot if they can't find a goal in the second half. Cologne being 3-0 down means the hosts do not have to worry about finishing in the automatic drop zone, though. Freiburg, meanwhile, remain eighth, but will drop to ninth if they concede given Heidenheim are effectively home and dry.
Half-time: Hoffenheim 1-2 Bayern
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Half-time: Heidenheim 3-0 Cologne
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Half-time: Union Berlin 0-0 Freiburg
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Half-time: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Augsburg
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Half-time: Wolfsburg 1-1 Mainz
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Half-time: Bremen 1-0 Bochum
Bochum have not been at the races so far, with Bremen deserving their half-time lead. They could have had a second, having hit the woodwork, though a penalty appeal in stoppage time almost gave Bochum a route back into the game. No penalty was given, though, so Bremen hold their lead with 45 minutes of the season remaining
Half-time: Frankfurt 0-1 Leipzig
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Half-time: Dortmund 2-0 Darmstadt
A goal and an assist from Reus means the script for his Dortmund send-off is Hollywood-ready, and the Westphalians are on course for a win to warm them up well for the UEFA Champions League final thanks to their captain marvel.
Half-time: Stuttgart 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach
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SituationNo penalty
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DecisionNo penalty
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Bar
Guirassy almost nets his hat-trick, but Stuttgart strike the woodwork for a second time!
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Goal! Xavi!
After taking the initial penalty before the referee had blown his whistle and sending it wide, Xavi makes the real thing count and opens the scoring.
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3-0 to Heidenheim
Cologne concede a third of the day - news that will slightly cushion the blow of that penalty miss.
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Vertessen wide
A chance for the striker, but he slices it just beyond the post.
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Undav twice denied
The striker is looking to join his strike partner on the scoresheet. He is denied by Omlin twice in quick succession here.
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Juranović misses!
That could prove pivotal! The Croatian steps up after Makengo was ruled to have handled in the area, but he cannot beat Atubolo, he dives the right way to parry to safety.
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Remarkable from Reus!
You could not write it! The whole of the stadium was on its feet in anticipation as Reus lined up a free-kick, but few would really have believed the No11 would curl his effort into the top corner! 2-0 Dortmund, assist and goal from Reus!
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Bar
A huge hit from Leweling rattles the crossbar. Stuttgart are enjoying themselves here.
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Heidenheim cruising
More poor defending from Cologne and Kevin Sessa makes the most of it in some style. The 23-year-old drags the ball from under his feet before pinging a fine left-footed shot into the corner.
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Gosens wide
The German shoots narrowly wide of the post from a dangerous area.
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SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionPenalty
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Neuer denies Beier
Maximilian Beier and Andrej Kramarić combine, with the former managing to get a shot away. Manuel Neuer makes a solid stop in the corner of his goal. Hoffenheim are taking the game to the Bavarians right now. Bayern still lead 2-1.
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Brilliant Guirassy strike
Wonderful from the Guinean. He picks up the ball on the edge of the box, holds off Reitz, and buries a low strike in off the post. Number 28 for the campaign, and you wouldn't bet against him getting more.
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Reus sets up Maatsen
Sabitzer's shot leaves the crossbar rattling, but the move is not over - the ball reaches Maatsen from Reus, and he strikes it into the back of the net.
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Andrich tricks double lead!
Leverkusen are flying on their festive day! Alejandro Grimaldo swings a corner in from the left that Jonathan Tah fires towards goal. Robert Andrich leaps to send the ball in from short range with a cheeky backheel.
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Guirassy gives Stuttgart the lead!
That is 27 Bundesliga goals this term for the centre-forward, who powers a bullet header past Omlin after Millot's lovely scooped pass.
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1-1! Huge goal!!
Wolfsburg were looking far more likely to score but Mainz are brilliant on the counter! Amiri gets the ball and plays a sublime pass to Gruda through on goal and all he has to do is put it away, which he does expertly.
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As it stands
The stars had to align for Cologne to avoid relegation today. That's not happening thus far. Going behind to an Eren Dinkçi double here means Timo Schultz's side are down, as things stand right now. Heidenheim are sitting above Werder Brmen in ninth.
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Dinkçi at the double
Heidenheim fans are jubilant as Eren Dinkçi shows some wonderful feet to jink his way through before applying a smart finish. Cologne are in big trouble.
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Omlin save
The Gladbach shot-stopper gets down well to keep out Undav's strike.
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Heidenheim in front
Eren Dinkçi's shot from the edge of the area takes a massive deflection off Chabot and bounces in.
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Bayern 2-1 up
In the battle for second, Bayern keep the edge as they lead Hoffenheim 2-1. Der Rekordmeister would need to lose and Stuttgart must win if Hoeneß's side are to finish as runners-up.
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More good news
Another boost for Union as Kevin Paredes gives Wolfsburg the lead against Mainz. Either way, though, Die Eisernen need a goal.
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Aaronson over
The USA international, who has enjoyed a good start to this clash, tries his luck from distance. He can't keep his effort down on this occasion, though, as it sails over the bar.
1-0! Paredes!
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Sallai wide
Not far away from the Hungarian, who curls an effort just beyond the far post.
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Bochum behind
Good news for Union - Bochum are 1-0 behind at Bremen following Marco Friedl's opener. A goal for Union would see them move out of the relegation play-off spot and into guaranteed safety.
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Anton wide
The centre-back has another free header, but this time he cannot direct it on target as it trickles wide.
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Boniface capitalises on blunder
Leverkusen are in front on their big celebration day. Koubek hesitated when receiving a backpass and Adli charged across to block his pass and send the ball over for Boniface to gladly slot into an empty net.
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Yellow card
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Mittelstädt denied
The left-back, who was recently included in Germany's UEFA Euro 2024 squad, draws a save from Omlin.
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Bremen looking at Freiburg
With Bremen taking the lead, they are looking at Freiburg - if the Black Forest club fall behind at Union Berlin now, Bremen would climb above them into eighth - potentially a European qualification berth!
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Eggestein kept out
Union's Rønnow gets down well to put the midfielder's low attempt out for a corner. The resulting set-piece ultimately comes to nothing.
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Omlin saves
The goalkeeper holds an Anton header following a short corner.
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Hosts back in it
What a breathtaking start to events here. An error from Neuer allows Hoffenheim to work the back into the area and despite Pavlovic's best efforts, Beier is there to belt the ball high into the net.
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Rare goal from Friedl!
One goal in his 130 previous Bundesliga games, and Friedl nets his second ever league goal, chesting the ball down and then hammering it into the roof of the net!
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Yellow card
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Bayern on fire
Hoffenheim fail to work their way out of their own half and Bayern pounce. Tel gets a touch lucky but makes the most of that by playing Davies in. The Canadian rolls a smart finish into the corner.
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Pléa thwarted
Nübel saves a shot from the Frenchman. The first effort of the game.
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Bayern take the lead
A super start from the visitors. Davies scampers down the left and lifts a cross to the back post. Müller sends a first-time, right-footed volley across the face of goal, where Tel connects to put Bayern in front.
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Vertessen denied
A relatively harmless effort from Union's January signing is saved by Atubolu. Statement of the hosts' intent though.
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Game on!
The action is underway at the Voith-Arena.
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Baumann to the rescue
Oliver Baumann makes a smart stop to deny Mathys Tel straight from the off.
Away we go
The referee's whistle sounds out, signalling the start of the action in Hoffenheim.
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We're off!
The game is underway in Stuttgart!
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We're off!
Underway in Berlin!
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Carnival atmosphere in Leverkusen
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Bayer04 starting XI
Hrádecký (c) - Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba - Frimpong, Andrich, Palacios, Grimaldo - Hofmann, Boniface, Adli
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Bayer04 subs
Kovář, Hincapié, Stanišić, Xhaka, Puerta, Wirtz, Tella, Hložek, Schick
Augsburg starting XI
Koubek - Engels, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Iago - Dorsch - Breithaupt, Kömür, Maier - Tietz, Demirović (c)
Augsburg subs
Łubik, Bauer, Kücüksahin, Engels, Pep Biel, Hausmann, Michel, Beljo
Frankfurt starting XI
Trapp (c) - Tuta, Koch, Pacho - Buta, Götze, Skhiri, Knauff - Marmoush, Chaïbi - Ekitiké
Frankfurt subs
Grahl, Smolčić, Hasebe, Nkounkou, Max, Larsson, Rode, Chandler, Dina Ebimbe
Leipzig starting XI
Blaswich - Klostermann, Orbán (c), Lukeba, Henrichs - Elmas, Haidara, Seiwald, Xavi - Openda, Šeško
Leipzig subs
Gulácsi, Zingerle, Chadaille Bitshiabu, Norbye, Baumgartner, Raum, Jatta, Kampl, Poulsen
Wolfsburg starting XI
Casteels - Fischer, Lacroix, Bornauw, Zesiger - Majer, Arnold (c) - Baku, Kamiński, Paredes - Wind
Wolfsburg subs
Pervan, Klinger, Jenz, Børset, Černý, Bröger, Wimmer, Behrens
Mainz starting XI
Zentner - Kohr, Van den Berg, Hanche-Olsen - Widmer (c), Barreiro, Amiri, Mwene - Gruda, Lee - Burkardt
Mainz subs
Batz, Caci, Da Costa, Richter, Krauß, Fernandes, Guilavogui, Ajorque, Weiper
Hoffenheim starting XI:
Baumann (c) - Kabak, Grillitsch, Akpoguma - Kadeřábek, Prömel, Stach, Bülter - Kramarić - Bebou, Beier
Bayern starting XI:
Neuer (c) - Upamecano, De Ligt, Dier, Kimmich, Laimer, Pavlović, Davies -, Müller, Goretzka– Tel
Bremen starting XI:
Zetterer - Veljković, Friedl (c), Jung - Weiser, Bittencourt, Lynen, Agu - Schmid, Ducksch – Woltemade
Bochum starting XI:
Riemann - Oermann, Ordets, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo - Losilla (c), Osterhage - Broschinski, Stöger, Wittek – Hofmann
Dortmund starting XI:
Kobel - Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen - Can, Sabitzer – Sancho, Reus (c), Adeyemi – Füllkrug
Darmstadt starting XI:
Schuhen - Zimmermann, Klarer, Maglica – Gjasula - Bader, Kempe, Mehlem (c) Karić - Skarke, Vilhelmsson
Raab ahead of Cologne
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Hoeneß ahead of Gladbach
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Hasenhüttl ahead of Mainz
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Toppmöller ahead of Leipzig
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Alonso ahead of Augsburg
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Thorup ahead of Leverkusen
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Terzic ahead of Darmstadt
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Lieberknecht ahead of Dortmund
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Werner ahead of Bochum
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Seoane ahead of Stuttgart
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Rose ahead of Frankfurt
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Tuchel ahead of Hoffenheim
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Matarazzo ahead of Bayern
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Henriksen ahead of Wolfsburg
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Butscher ahead of Bremen
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Schultz ahead of Heidenheim
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Streich ahead of Union
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Grote ahead of Freiburg
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