We take a look at Sunday's Bundesliga action which saw important goals and shifts on the league table, with European football and relegation looming.
Vincent Kompany has insisted Jamal Musiala is firmly on the right path despite not yet reaching his peak, after the midfielder delivered a standout performance in Bayern Munich's recent dominant 5-0 win over St. Pauli.
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."
Bayer Leverkusen booked their place in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals with a comfortable 3-0 victory over St. Pauli at the BayArena on Tuesday evening.
St. Pauli secured their first home victory of the season with a commanding 3-1 triumph over Holstein Kiel on Friday night, a result that brought relief and optimism to their Bundesliga campaign.
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has defended his decision to start Leon Goretzka in Saturday's 1-0 win over St. Pauli, marking his first Bundesliga start this season.