Bayern Munich women's team defeated VfL Wolfsburg 4-1, extending their lead in the table to 14 points and practically securing their fourth consecutive championship title. Meanwhile, in the men's 2. Bundesliga, Schalke 04 reclaimed the top spot after a spectacular 5-3 victory over Magdeburg. In the top flight, FC Köln drew 2-2 with Hoffenheim following a wonder goal by Ragnar Ache, and the match was overshadowed by a tragic accident involving a 90-year-old fan in the stands.

Bayern One Step from the Title

The 4-1 victory over Wolfsburg gives the Munich women's team a 14-point lead in the league table.

Crazy Spectacle in Gelsenkirchen

Schalke 04 wins 5-3 against Magdeburg and returns to the top spot in the 2. Bundesliga thanks to Edin Džeko's excellent performance.

Fan Drama in Cologne

The 90-year-old fan is in critical condition after falling down the stairs during the FC Köln vs. Hoffenheim match.

Polish Players' Performances Abroad

Jakub Kamiński and Mateusz Żukowski recorded assists in their league matches in Germany.

The race for the German women's championship has been practically decided after Sunday's showdown at Bayern Campus. Although the players of VfL Wolfsburg led at halftime after a goal by Kessya Schade, the second half belonged to the hosts. Jovana Damnjanovic capitalized on a mistake by goalkeeper Stina Johannes to equalize, and two minutes later she put her team ahead. Georgia Stanway and Klara Bühl added to the score, which, with Bayern's 14-point lead, makes their fourth consecutive title almost certain. Wolfsburg coach Tommy Stroot admitted after the match that the Munich team has surpassed his squad in terms of sporting development. In the men's 2. Bundesliga, an extraordinary spectacle unfolded in Gelsenkirchen. Schalke 04 defeated 1. FC Magdeburg 5-3, reclaiming the lead in the table, which they had lost to Darmstadt for a few hours. The hero of the match was veteran Edin Džeko, who scored a goal and provided an assist, while captain Kenan Karaman added two goals. The match was full of twists, including an own goal by Jean Hugonet and an assist by Polish player Mateusz Żukowski for the equalizing goal for the visitors. This victory strengthens the aspirations of the "Royal Blues" to return to the top flight. Schalke 04 Gelsenkirchen is a seven-time German champion that won the UEFA Cup in 1997. Their current presence in the second tier of the Bundesliga is the result of a deep financial and sporting crisis that has affected the club over the past decade. On Bundesliga pitches, purely sporting emotions took a back seat during the FC Köln vs. Hoffenheim match. The 2-2 draw will be remembered for two events: Ragnar Ache's phenomenal bicycle kick goal and the tragic accident involving an elderly fan. The 90-year-old fan fell down the stairs and was taken to the hospital in critical condition after resuscitation. In this match, Jakub Kamiński recorded an assist for Saïd El Mali. In other European leagues, Swiss players achieved success: Djibril Sow secured Sevilla's 1-0 win over Getafe, and Denis Zakaria scored in Monaco's victorious match. „Ich glaube, es geht dieses Jahr bei der Wahl zum Tor des Jahres nur noch um Platz zwei.” (I think this year's Goal of the Year award is only about second place.) — Lukas Kwasniok „Wenn wir das nicht bis zum Ende bringen, dann sind wir sehr dumm.” (If we don't see this through to the end, then we are very stupid.) — Jovana Damnjanovic

Mentioned People

  • Jovana Damnjanovic — Bayern Munich forward, scorer of two goals in the match against Wolfsburg.
  • Edin Džeko — Bosnian striker for Schalke 04, key figure in the match against Magdeburg.
  • Jakub Kamiński — FC Köln midfielder, assisted the equalizing goal in the match against Hoffenheim.
  • Ragnar Ache — Scorer of a spectacular bicycle kick goal for FC Köln.