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Bundesliga: Key Matches in the Race for the Top Four

Published January 24, 2026, 09:26

The 19th matchday of the Bundesliga began with a 0-0 draw between St. Pauli and Hamburg in the local derby. The focus now shifts to today's matches, where Bayern Munich hosts Augsburg, seeking to maintain their lead, while Bayer Leverkusen faces Werder Bremen after their recent defeat to Olympiacos. This weekend will also see other important matches, such as Eintracht Frankfurt against Hoffenheim, Mainz against Wolfsburg, and Borussia Dortmund against Union Berlin. On Sunday, Gladbach will host Stuttgart, while Freiburg will play against Cologne. The schedule for the 19th and next (20th) matchdays has been released, with emphasis on the matches that are crucial for the race for the top four and staying in the league.