Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were stunned by lowly Bochum in a 3-2 home defeat on Saturday, while champions Bayer Leverkusen also suffered a shock 2-0 home loss to Werder Bremen. Bayern were down to 10 men as they suffered their first league defeat in 2025.

After Wednesday’s humbling in Munich, Bayer Leverkusen will look to bounce back with a win when they host Werder Bremen at the BayArena on Saturday.  Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen best

The surprise result at the Allianz Arena was only Bayern's second defeat of the Bundesliga season. However, they remain eight points clear of defending champions Leverkusen, with just nine matches remaining.

(Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP) Leverkusen’s Amine Adli, right, celebrates scoring with teammate Florian Wirtz during the Bundesliga soccer match between Holstein Kiel and Bayer Leverkusen at Holstein-Stadion, Kiel, Germany, Saturday Feb. 22, 2025. (Gregor ...

Magnus Knudsen Corner Kick 3' Corner - Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Phil Harres. Phil Harres Corner Kick 5' Fouled by Dominik Javorcek - Holstein Kiel Dominik Javorcek Foul 4' Missed chance.

KIEL, Germany : Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen eased past struggling Holstein Kiel 2-0 with a goal and an assist from Amine Adli in the Bundesliga on Saturday to close the gap on leaders ...