Saturday proved to be a goal-fest in the Bundesliga as the top two sides in the standings blew away their opposition to pull further away from the rest.
Nico Schlotterbeck cut a frustrated figure on Tuesday night as Borussia Dortmund crashed out of the DFB-Pokal with a 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16.
Winger Luis Diaz starred as Bayern Munich maintained their unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season with a 3-1 win over St Pauli at the Allianz Arena.
Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen are set for their first-ever competitive meeting on Tuesday night as the 2025-26 Champions League league phase continues.
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has said the club's revival since his arrival in September has been driven by restoring a clear identity and giving players the freedom to express themselves.
Bayern Munich were held to their first draw of the season by Union Berlin whilst Bayer Leverkusen hammered Heidenheim 6-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday.