Their relegation six-pointer against Holstein Kiel resulted in an emphatic 3-1 win that lifted them off the bottom of the table and put Holstein there in their place. Every team in the bottom three still has a prayer of saving themselves, so we’ll be keeping a close eye on them.

In stark contrast to Bayern's performance, Bayer Leverkusen delivered an exhilarating 4-3 victory against Stuttgart, closing the gap at the top of the table. Leverkusen's season has been characterized by the emergence of young talents,