Bayern Munich continue historic Bundesliga run, RB Leipzig back into top three

Bayern Munich continue historic Bundesliga run, RB Leipzig back into top three

Wednesday's Bundesliga matches saw Bayern Munich make history by equalling the best-ever first half of a season, while RB Leipzig climbed back into the top three.

Koln 1-3 Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich maintained their lead at the top of the table with a resilient comeback in Cologne. The hosts took a surprise lead through Linton Maina's powerful drive, but Serge Gnabry equalized before the break.

In the second half, Kim Min-jae headed home to give Bayern the lead before substitute Lennart Karl sealed the 3-1 victory with a composed finish.

RB Leipzig 2-0 SC Freiburg

RB Leipzig relied on defensive solidity and set-piece efficiency to overcome a disciplined Freiburg side. After a scoreless first half, captain Willi Orban broke the deadlock with a clinical strike from a set play.

Romulo then doubled the advantage to secure the 2-0 win, keeping Leipzig firmly in the Champions League qualification spots while frustrating Freiburg's attacking efforts throughout the night.

Wolfsburg 2-1 St Pauli

Wolfsburg secured a vital three points at the Volkswagen Arena against a struggling St Pauli. Christian Eriksen opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half, but the visitors fought back to level the game.

It took a dramatic 93rd-minute header from Dzenan Pejcinovic to clinch the 2-1 win for the Wolves, leaving the "Kiezkicker" deep in relegation trouble.

Hoffenheim 5-1 Monchengladbach

Hoffenheim delivered the performance of the round, dismantling Borussia Monchengladbach in a one-sided affair. Andrej Kramaric was the undisputed star, netting a superb hat-trick, while Tim Lemperle and Max Moerstedt added to the tally.

Gladbach struggled to cope with the hosts' intensity, managing only a late consolation goal from Shuto Machino as Hoffenheim cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory. 

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