In a stunning upset, Eintracht Frankfurt crushed defending champions Bayern Munich 5-1 on Saturday, handing the Bavarians their first Bundesliga defeat of the season. This victory marks the end of a four-game losing streak for the home team across all competitions. Notably, Bayern star Harry Kane failed to find the net, only the third time this season in the Bundesliga.
Bayern’s unexpectedly long break between games potentially contributed to their downfall. Last weekend’s match against Union Berlin was abruptly cancelled due to heavy snowfall in Munich, leaving Bayern without a game since November 29th.
However, Union Berlin utilized their break effectively, ending their 15-game winless streak across all competitions with a convincing 3-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Benedict Hollerbach and Mikkel Kaufmann both scored their first Bundesliga goals, leading Union to victory in coach Nenad Bjelica’s first home game at the helm.
In other Bundesliga action, Freiburg secured a narrow 1-0 win at Wolfsburg, while Werder Bremen defeated Augsburg 2-0. Heidenheim staged a comeback, overcoming a deficit to beat Darmstadt 3-2 in a thrilling clash between the promoted teams. Borussia Dortmund hosted Leipzig in a late match to round out the weekend’s fixtures.
This weekend’s results reshaped the Bundesliga landscape, with Eintracht Frankfurt’s dominant victory sending shockwaves through the league. Union Berlin’s win signaled a much-needed resurgence, while Bayern Munich’s loss exposed their vulnerability after a lengthy break. The Bundesliga continues to offer captivating storylines and surprising results, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
