The football weekend in Germany was dominated by fierce matches in the Bundesliga and a spectacular clash in its second division. TSG Hoffenheim, after a 2:2 draw with FC Köln, maintained a high position in the table, fighting for the right to start in European cups. Meanwhile, in the 2. Bundesliga, Schalke 04 Gelsenkirchen regained the top spot after a crazy match against Magdeburg, which saw as many as eight goals. The shadow over the matches was cast by a dramatic medical incident at the stadium in Cologne.

Hoffenheim defends the podium

Despite sharing points in the last match, the team from Sinsheim maintains a position that grants the right to start in European cups.

Schalke leader of the second division

A 5:3 victory over Magdeburg allowed the team from Gelsenkirchen to return to the top spot in the 2. Bundesliga table.

Drama in the stands

The critical condition of a fan in Cologne led to a suspension of chanting and changed the sporting atmosphere of the match into a fight for life.

Polish accent of Kamiński

Jakub Kamiński recognized for a high-class assist in the match against Hoffenheim, confirming his growing form in the colors of 1. FC Köln.

The past round of the German Bundesliga brought many emotions, though they did not always translate into a flurry of goals in the top division. TSG Hoffenheim, fighting for a place in the Champions League, drew their match, which was enough to maintain the prestigious third place in the table. Jakub Kamiński put in a solid performance for Wolfsburg, with his assist praised by commentators as a 'work of art'. In another match, Bayer Leverkusen had to face the consequences of Robert Andrich's mistake, who publicly took responsibility for the conceded goal. The league system in Germany, based on the Bundesliga founded in 1963, is known for the highest average stadium attendance in Europe and the restrictive 50+1 rule, which protects clubs from takeover by external investors without fan consent.The real spectacle took place at the level of 2. Bundesliga, where Schalke 04 Gelsenkirchen defeated 1. FC Magdeburg 5:3. The hero of the match was Edin Dzeko, who confirmed his high scoring form, bringing his team closer to the desired promotion. Media highlight the phenomenal goal by Ragnar Ache from 1. FC Köln, who impressed with a bicycle kick in the match against Hoffenheim, already hailed as a candidate for goal of the year. Unfortunately, the sporting rivalry in Cologne took a back seat due to the sudden collapse of a fan. The rescue operation by a notary and doctors in the stands forced a halt to the chanting and introduced an atmosphere of seriousness in the stadium. The fan's condition was described as very critical, prompting coach Lukas Kwasniok to express deep regret over the difficult situation that had arisen at the venue. The tradition of fan solidarity in the Bundesliga often manifests in the suspension of chanting in the face of a life-threatening situation for a match participant, which has been an unwritten honor code of German stands for decades.In individual matters, fans' eyes are on Harry Kane, who continues his chase of Robert Lewandowski's historic goal-scoring record. Each subsequent goal by the Englishman brings him closer to achieving 41 goals in a single season, which remains one of the most impressive records in the history of German football.

Mentioned People

  • Jakub Kamiński — Polish Wolfsburg midfielder praised for a spectacular assist.
  • Harry Kane — Bayern Munich striker chasing the Bundesliga goal-scoring record.
  • Robert Andrich — Bayer Leverkusen player who admitted to a mistake leading to a conceded goal.
  • Lukas Kwasniok — Coach commenting on the difficult atmosphere after the incident at the stadium in Cologne.
  • Edin Dzeko — Experienced Schalke 04 striker, crucial in the victory over Magdeburg.