Bayern Munich inch closer to Bundesliga title after Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday, widening their lead to 12 points.
Dortmund’s defeat leaves Bayern needing just a point against Stuttgart on Sunday to secure their 35th German title. Andrej Kramaric scored two penalties for Hoffenheim, bringing his career total to 156 goals.
Borussia Dortmund defender Daniel Svensson expressed disappointment over the loss due to penalties.
Hoffenheim, who are still vying for a Champions League spot, dominated in the first half before Niklas Suele’s injury forced Kramaric to take a penalty kick as Suele was helped off the pitch with a knee injury.
RB Leipzig’s youngsters secured a 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, moving them up to third place and strengthening their Champions League qualification hopes.
New Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta suffered her first defeat on debut against Wolfsburg, losing 2-1 despite strong support from the home crowd.
Leverkusen’s position dropped to sixth after a 2-1 loss at Augsburg, with Fabian Rieder scoring the winning penalty in stoppage time.