Tuesday night's DFB-Pokal action saw Borussia Dortmund edge out Werder Bremen, while FC Koln hammered Union Berlin by five goals to secure passage into the Round of 16.
Borussia Dortmund moved to the top of the table, while RB Leipzig bounced back emphatically from a recent run of poor form in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Niclas Fullkrug headed home in stoppage time to earn Werder Bremen a 2-2 Bundesliga draw after they fought back from two goals down against Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund are facing a fitness concern ahead of Friday's Bundesliga meeting with Werder Bremen, with Julian Ryerson doubtful after suffering a rib injury on international duty.
Borussia Dortmund defeated VfB Stuttgart 1-0 at the MHP Arena to go the summit of the Bundesliga table in an action-packed Saturday in the German league.
Newly appointed Head of Women’s Football at Werder Bremen, Dominik Kupilas, insists the success of the club’s women’s team will depend on building a strong and sustainable ecosystem.