Manchester City's Rodri and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati claimed Ballon d'Or titles as Real Madrid, feeling "disrespected," boycotted the Paris event despite winning club of the year.
Borussia Dortmund are headed into their DFB-Pokal match against Wolfsburg on Tuesday with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the squad due to a growing injury list.
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala made a solid return to the starting lineup, helping his side secure a commanding 5-0 victory over VfL Bochum at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on Sunday.
Rodrygo has expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of support over his injury following Real Madrid's impressive 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
VfB Stuttgart clinched a vital 1-0 victory against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League, showcasing resilience amid recent disappointments.
VfL Bochum have dismissed head coach Peter Zeidler and sporting director Marc Lettau following a disastrous beginning to their Bundesliga campaign.