Three days after qualifying for the UCL semi-final, FC Bayern was shut out by rival Borussia Dortmund. Bayern appeared tired and often passes were inaccurate. Mkhitaryan scored in the 20th minute to give Dortmund the 1-0 lead for the first 45. Manuel Neuer was replaced by Raeder in the second frame. The substitution was as a precaution to ensure the keeper was fit for Wednesday's DFB Cup game.
While Robben and Ribery were starters, the Bayern game never gained the same flow as is customary for the record champions. Thomas Mueller replaced Ribery and Toni Kroos came in for Robben in the second half. Marco Reus scored shortly into the second half (49th) and Jonas Hofmann clinched the match with his goal in the 56th minute. This was Bayern's first home loss since October 2012.
In the Friday evening opener, fans were treated to a scoreless draw in the first half, when Schalke 04 hosted Eintracht Frankfurt. Schalke took control in the second 45, with Meyer scoring the 1-0 lead for the Knappen. Julian Draxler appeared to score the second goal, but was ruled offside. The last 30 minutes remained interesting for fans of both sides, with several scoring opportunities on both sides. Farfan doubled the score before the final whistle and Schalke came a step closer to qualifying for the Champions League. Despite the loss Frankfurt, with an eight point buffer is relatively safe from relegation.
After Bayern, Dortmund and Schalke as the top three there is a three way battle for the UCL fourth spot. Wolfsburg swapped places with Gladbach after the 4-1 win over Nuernberg, while Gladbach, after a 1-1 draw with Stuttgart is ahead of Leverkusen provisionally. Leverkusen hosts Berlin on Sunday. In any case the last UCL spot is far from decided. Mainz is still a player after the 3-0 thrashing Bremen. Augsburg, which travel to Hoffenheim on Sunday is still a contender for the last Euro League spot.
Leverkusen moved back into fourth spot on Sunday, one point ahead of Wolfsburg, after defeating Hertha BSC Berlin 2-1. Hoffenheim defeated Augsburg 2-0 and is now mathematically clear of relegation. Augsburg remains two points ahead of Hoffenheim, but may have foiled its chances for obtaining an Euro League spot.
Stuttgart, Hamburg, Nuernberg and Braunschweig are still very much attempting to avoid reletation, while Freiburg got some breathing space after a 2-0 win over Braunschweig. Stuttgart moved up one from the relegation play off spot by holding Gladbach to a 1-1 draw.
With four matchdays remaining, it may take to the end to decide which teams are in the relegation spots.
Deutsche Welle Matchday Wrap
Friday 11 April 14
Schalke 04 vs Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0
Saturday 12 April 14
Hannover 96 vs Hamburger SV 2-1
SC Freiburg vs Eintr. Braunschweig 2-0
Bor. Mönchengladbach vs VfB Stuttgart 1-1
FSV Mainz 05 vs Werder Bremen 3-0
VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Nürnberg 4-1
Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund 3-0
Sunday 13 Apr 14
Bayer Leverkusen vs Hertha BSC 2-1
1899 Hoffenheim vs FC Augsburg 2-0
Posn Team GP W D L GF/GA Points
1 FC Bayern 30 25 3 2 82:20 78
2 Dortmund 30 20 4 7 67:32 61
3 Schalke 30 17 7 6 56:38 58
4 Leverkusen 30 16 3 11 50:37 51
5 Wolfsburg 30 15 5 10 53:45 50
6 M'gladbach 30 14 6 10 52:35 48
7 Mainz 30 14 5 11 44:45 47
8 Augsburg 30 12 6 12 41:45 42
9 Hoffenheim 30 10 9 11 66:63 40
10 Hertha BSC 30 10 6 14 38:42 37
11 Frankfurt 30 9 8 13 37:50 35
12 Bremen 30 8 8 13 34:58 33
13 Hannover 30 9 5 16 38:55 32
14 Freiburg 30 8 8 14 35:52 32
15 Stuttgart 30 7 7 16 45:58 28
16 Hamburg 30 7 6 17 46:62 27
17 Nürnberg 30 5 11 14 35:58 26
18 B'schweig 30 6 7 17 28:52 25
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