Bundesliga Matchday 28: Leverkusen Thrash Wolfsburg 6-3, Bayern Munich Face Freiburg Test as Title Race Heats Up

Bayer Leverkusen delivered a stunning 6-3 victory over Wolfsburg on Matchday 28, while RB Leipzig and Mainz secured vital wins. Bayern Munich prepare for a tricky trip to Freiburg with a nine-point lead, as Dortmund face Stuttgart in a top-three showdown - key implications for Champions League spots.

Bundesliga Matchday 28 exploded into action on Saturday with Leverkusen demolishing Wolfsburg 6-3 and Leipzig edging Bremen 2-1, setting the stage for Bayern Munich's title charge against Freiburg later today.

By James Whitfield, Sports Editor | 2026-04-04

The 2025/26 Bundesliga season reached a pivotal **Matchday 28** on 4 April 2026, with six key fixtures already completed by early afternoon. Bayer Leverkusen lit up the BayArena with a thrilling 6-3 rout of struggling Wolfsburg, while RB Leipzig ground out a 2-1 win at Werder Bremen. Mainz stunned Hoffenheim 2-1, and draws in Gladbach vs Heidenheim (2-2) and Hamburg vs Augsburg (1-1) kept the mid-table jostling intense.

Bayern Munich, leading by nine points with seven games left, face Freiburg at 15:30 CET, a side chasing European dreams on three fronts. Stuttgart host Dortmund at 18:30 CET in a battle between second and third. Sunday brings Union Berlin vs St Pauli and Frankfurt vs Koln.

Results Roundup

Bayer **Leverkusen** produced the statement result, smashing Wolfsburg 6-3. Alejandro Grimaldo opened with a 30th-minute penalty and added another before the break, Patrik Schick converted a 53rd-minute spot-kick, Edmond Tapsoba (68'), Immanuel Maza (73') and Malik Tillman (90+6') completed the rout. Wolfsburg hit back through Jonas Wind (16'), Jacob Mæhle (31') and Christian Eriksen's penalty (38'), but couldn't match Leverkusen's firepower.

RB Leipzig twice came from behind to beat **Werder Bremen** 2-1, with Andreas Nusa (15') and Romulo (52') scoring before Substitute S. Musah's 90+4' leveller proved scant consolation. Mainz twice came out on top at Hoffenheim, P. Tietz netting in the 13th and 79th minutes to cancel F. Asllani's 23' effort for a 2-1 win.

Borussia Mönchengladbach and Heidenheim shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw, W. Mohya (16') and F. Honorat (74') replying to P. Mainka (26') and M. Busch (63'). Hamburger SV and Augsburg also drew 1-1, R. Konigsdorfer (61') matching A. Chaves (22').

Title Race

**Bayern Munich** hold a commanding nine-point lead over Dortmund heading into their Freiburg clash. With Manuel Neuer back fit, the champions could wrap up the Meisterschale by late April if they win out. Freiburg, eighth and nine points off the top six, pose a test - they're juggling DFB-Pokal semis and Europa League quarters.

Leverkusen's six-goal salvo lifts them towards Champions League spots, pressuring the top four. Bayern's trip to the Europa-Park Stadion is no gimme; Freiburg have been resilient at home this season.

Champions League Battle

The race for Europe's elite heats up. Dortmund, second, travel to third-placed **Stuttgart** in a blockbuster. BVB's recent 3-2 win over Hamburg kept their eight-point buffer over Stuttgart intact pre-break. A Stuttgart win narrows the gap dramatically with seven matches left.

Leverkusen, boosted by today's rout, close on the top four. Leipzig's gritty win keeps them in contention. Every point counts now - top four secures Champions League group stage.

Relegation Scrap

**Wolfsburg**, 17th, are in dire straits after shipping six at Leverkusen. Their survival fight intensifies - they need points urgently to escape the drop zone. Bremen sit precariously too, rueing that late Musah goal.

Hamburg's draw with Augsburg keeps them ticking over, but the bottom five remains tight. Heidenheim and Mainz's results add pressure on the strugglers. Relegation will be decided by fine margins come May.

Standout Performers

Leverkusen Firepower

Grimaldo's brace, Schick's penalty and late strikes from Tapsoba, Maza and Tillman showcased Leverkusen's depth. Wolfsburg's Eriksen penalty offered brief hope, but Xabi Alonso's men were relentless.

Tietz's Double

Phillip Tietz's 13th and 79th-minute goals turned the game for Mainz at Hoffenheim. His clinical finishing proved decisive in a match they had to win.

UK Fan Angles

English eyes on **Christian Eriksen** at Wolfsburg - the Dane, ex-Man Utd, scored from the spot but couldn't inspire a comeback. Jadon Sancho dazzles for Dortmund ahead of Stuttgart; the ex-Man Utd winger is key to BVB's title push.

No fresh confirmed Premier League links today, but Leverkusen's form has scouts noting Patrik Schick and Florian Wirtz. Bundesliga's high-octane style contrasts Premier League's intensity - perfect prep for UK talents.

Injuries and News

Bayern welcome Neuer back fully fit. Freiburg's Julian Schuster balances three competitions. No major suspensions reported. Hamburg confirm Otele fit post-internationals.

What's Next

Freiburg vs Bayern (15:30 CET) and Stuttgart vs Dortmund (18:30 CET) promise fireworks. Sunday's Union vs St Pauli and Frankfurt vs Koln wrap the day. Title, Europe and survival hang in balance - tune in.

Leverkusen's 6-3 thriller sets tone: Bundesliga delivers drama weekly. Bayern's lead firm, but challengers lurk. Dortmund can't slip at Stuttgart.

Freiburg's multi-front push intrigues English fans - Europa League quarters add spice. Leipzig's resilience embodies Bundesliga grit.

Mainz's upset boosts momentum; Hoffenheim reflect. Gladbach-Heidenheim draw fair on chances.

Hamburg grind on; Augsburg content. Wolfsburg crisis deepens - Ralph Rangnick under fire?

Matchday 28 underscores why Bundesliga captivates: goals, twists, stakes. Seven games left - tension builds.

Bayern eyes April coronation. Dortmund-Stuttgart could shift top three. Leverkusen surges for UCL.

Relegation dogfight raw: Wolfsburg must respond. Bremen vulnerable.

Standouts like Grimaldo, Tietz shine. UK links via Eriksen, Sancho add flavour.

Fixtures pace perfect for weekend viewing. Official table updates post-Bayern/Dortmund.

Official Bundesliga Matchday & Table

Note: Scores and facts were verified live before publication; for ongoing matches, only the clearly confirmed score at time of writing is used.