Bundesliga Roundup: Stuttgart Smash Leverkusen As Bayern Destroy Wolfsburg In Record-Breaking Rout

‎The Bundesliga returned from its winter break with a dramatic, snow-hit weekend that delivered stunning results, standout individual displays, and a resounding statement from league leaders Bayern Munich.

‎From Stuttgart’s Champions League charge to Bayern’s eight-goal demolition of Wolfsburg, here is the full roundup of the action.

‎Stuttgart Smash Leverkusen to Enter Top-Four Contention

‎VfB Stuttgart produced one of the performances of the weekend, dismantling Bayer Leverkusen 4–1 in freezing conditions to reignite their Champions League ambitions.

‎Jamie Leweling was the star of the show, scoring twice in the first half as Stuttgart stormed to a 4–0 lead before the break.

‎His goals, both coming from rapid counterattacks, bookended a Maximilian Mittelstädt penalty, awarded after Jeanuel Belocian brought down Josha Vagnoman.

‎Deniz Undav added a composed finish to complete a dominant opening 45 minutes.

‎Leverkusen, missing injured striker Patrik Schick and several key players away at the Africa Cup of Nations, struggled to cope with Stuttgart’s intensity.

‎Alex Grimaldo salvaged a consolation from the penalty spot in the second half, but it did little to mask Leverkusen’s concerning run of form three defeats in their last five Bundesliga matches.

‎Off the pitch, reports linked Leweling with a move to Premier League side Bournemouth, but Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth dismissed the rumors, telling Sky, “We don’t plan to sell Jamie Leweling. We’re happy that we have him.”

‎Stuttgart now sit level on points with Leverkusen, both 12 behind leaders Bayern Munich.

‎Union Berlin Fans Shovel Through the Week to Help Secure a Draw

‎In one of the weekend’s most heartwarming stories, Union Berlin fans spent days clearing snow around their stadium to ensure their match against Mainz could go ahead. Their dedication paid off both in allowing the game to take place and in witnessing a late Union comeback.

‎Mainz appeared set for victory under returning head coach Urs Fischer, who famously led Union to the Champions League before departing in 2023. Nadiem Amiri struck a superb volley to open the scoring, followed by a goal from ex-Union forward Benedict Hollerbach, who respectfully refused to celebrate.

‎But Union refused to fold. Jeong Woo-yeong pulled one back in the 77th minute before Marin Ljubicic bundled in an equalizer nine minutes later, salvaging a hard-earned point on a churned-up, snow-soaked pitch.

‎Costly Penalty and Red Card Doom Hamburg in Loss to Freiburg

‎Hamburger SV’s trip to Freiburg also unfolded in wintry conditions, ending in frustration after a costly defensive error. Hamburg had just taken the lead when defender Daniel Edfadli clattered into an opponent inside the box, earning a second yellow card and giving away a penalty.

‎Vincenzo Grifo clinically converted the spot kick, and Igor Matanovic soon struck the winner for Freiburg as the snow intensified.

‎Elsewhere, Heidenheim and Cologne shared a 2–2 draw capped by a spectacular overhead kick from Marvin Pieringer, while matches between St. Pauli vs Leipzig and Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim were postponed due to severe weather.

‎Bayern Munich Destroy Wolfsburg in a Record-Breaking Rout

‎If anyone expected Bayern Munich to ease back into action after the winter break, they were mistaken. The reigning champions delivered a ruthless 8–1 thrashing of Wolfsburg, powered by Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, and a flurry of record-setting own goals.

‎Kilian Fischer’s early own goal, Wolfsburg’s third in three league matches, set the tone. Dzenan Pejcinovic briefly equalized, finishing off a slick Wolves move, but Bayern exploded into life thereafter.

‎Luis Díaz headed in his ninth league goal after a pinpoint cross from Olise, who has emerged as the Bundesliga’s leading provider with nine assists.

‎Olise then curled in a beautiful finish before forcing another Wolfsburg own goal through Moritz Jenz.

‎Bayern’s dominance grew as Raphael Guerreiro and Harry Kane scored within 80 seconds, extending the hosts’ already staggering advantage. Kane remains on track for yet another prolific season as the league’s top scorer.

‎Olise struck again in his 50th Bundesliga appearance, sealing his brace, before Leon Goretzka added a late eighth to complete Bayern’s biggest-ever win over Wolfsburg.

‎Bayern are now on 44 points, 11 clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund, and remain the only unbeaten side across Europe’s top five leagues.

‎Wolfsburg, meanwhile, sit 14th, three points above the relegation zone, with their season drifting into deeper trouble.

‎Elsewhere in the Bundesliga

‎In another standout performance on Sunday, American full-back Joe Scally scored his first goal since 2023 as Borussia Mönchengladbach crushed Augsburg 4–0.

‎The win lifted Gladbach into the top half of the table and marked just their second home victory of the season.

‎Wolfsburg’s Kevin Paredes also made his first appearance of the season after returning from foot surgery, coming off the bench in the 77th minute.

‎Borussia Dortmund were held to a 3–3 draw in a thrilling contest against Eintracht Frankfurt, adding to a turbulent weekend for Bayern’s closest rivals.

‎Leverkusen’s heavy loss and Leipzig’s snow-forced postponement further underscored the chaotic state of the chasing pack.