Bayern's dominant 67-matchday run atop the Bundesliga table concluded with a scoreless draw against Schalke, their first since February 2025. Manuel Neuer faced boos on his return to Gelsenkirchen, in what is expected to be his final match there before retirement. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund staged a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Hoffenheim. Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri, praised by coach Niko Kovac, made a significant impact on his debut by creating a late own goal. Hoffenheim had led 2-0 through Leon Avdullahu and Tim Lemperle before Serhou Guirassy and Fabio Silva initiated Dortmund's recovery. Elsewhere, Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg continued their impressive start with a 4-3 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach, following a shock 3-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen rebounded by defeating Union Berlin 4-0, while Werder Bremen beat RB Leipzig 3-1, and Freiburg secured a 1-0 win at Paderborn.