Niko Kovac has insisted Borussia Dortmund were "not doing so badly at all" despite a painful 3-2 defeat to FC Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker on Saturday.
Luis Diaz made Bayern Munich's ambition clear: the target this season is simple - win everything.
Marco Friedl did not hide his frustration after Werder Bremen slipped deeper into trouble with a 2-1 defeat against FC St. Pauli on Sunday, admitting: "We currently have absolutely no self-confidence."
Bayern Munich overcame a resilient Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2, thanks to a sterling display by England international Harry Kane at the Allianz Arena.
Borussia Dortmund head to RB Leipzig on Saturday knowing the stakes could hardly be higher in the Bundesliga title race.
Coach Kasper Hjulmand has made it clear that changes are coming at Bayer Leverkusen as the club prepare for a demanding run of fixtures in the Bundesliga and Champions League.