Bundesliga Match Day 5 Roundup: Thrilling Draws and Upset Wins
Match Day 5 of the Bundesliga delivered drama, excitement, and unexpected results. The weekend’s fixtures saw title contenders drop points, surprise victories, and thrilling comebacks.
Saturday’s Results
• Borussia Dortmund 4-2 VfL Bochum: Dortmund’s attacking prowess proved too much for Bochum.
• RB Leipzig 4-0 FC Augsburg: Leipzig dominated, with Christopher Nkunku scoring twice.
• VfL Wolfsburg 2-2 VfB Stuttgart: Wolfsburg’s late equalizer secured a point.
• Borussia M’gladbach 1-0 1. FC Union Berlin: Gladbach’s Marcus Thuram scored the decisive goal.
• 1. FSV Mainz 05 0-2 1. FC Heidenheim: Heidenheim’s surprise win lifted them to mid-table.
Fixtures and Results
• SC Freiburg 0-3 FC St. Pauli: St. Pauli stunned Freiburg with a convincing win.
• FC Bayern Munich 1-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen: The top-of-the-table clash ended in a draw.
Key Takeaways
• Dortmund’s win keeps them second, two points behind Bayern Munich.
• Leipzig’s dominant display solidifies their top-four position.
• St. Pauli’s upset win over Freiburg boosts their relegation battle.