Bayern Munich are preparing to navigate a pivotal stretch of the season without captain Manuel Neuer after the veteran goalkeeper sustained a calf injury during their recent Bundesliga outing.
Title hopefuls Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both secure big wins on Saturday as the race for the Bundesliga trophy enters the business end.
Borussia Dortmund delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over FSV Mainz 05 in the 22nd round of Bundesliga fixtures at the Westfalenstadion, underlining their growing momentum in the title race.
Vincent Kompany has backed Jonathan Tah to improve with age as the defender approaches his 30th birthday following a strong start at Bayern Munich.
Freiburg advanced to the semi-finals of the DFB Cup by beating Hertha BSC on penalties after the sides could not be separated during regular and extra time.
RB Leipzig head into Wednesday's DFB-Pokal quarter-final against Bayern Munich determined to turn recent pain into motivation when the sides meet at the Allianz Arena.