Ermedin Demirovic is closing in on a return to competitive action for VfB Stuttgart after spending several months on the sidelines with a foot injury.
Bayer Leverkusen overtook RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, moving up to third in the standings with an impressive 3-1 win at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday.
Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart were all in action in a dramatic Bundesliga Sunday that delivered dropped points at the top, a late rescue act in the Black Forest and a ruthless display in Bremen.
Sebastian Hoeness said his VfB Stuttgart side "did exactly what they came to do" after a commanding 4-1 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv kept their Europa League push firmly on track.
VfB Stuttgart enter their Europa League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv under pressure, and their coach is clear: a win could seal safe passage to the knockout rounds.
Saturday proved to be a goal-fest in the Bundesliga as the top two sides in the standings blew away their opposition to pull further away from the rest.