Leverkusen Dominates Frankfurt, Awaits Bayern. Kiel Makes History

Bayer Leverkusen outclassed Eintracht Frankfurt (their own words) and still look the best team in Germany despite trailing Bayern in the standings. Can the Bavarians right the wrong in the Champions League and Beat Leverkusen for the first time this season? It’s hard to assess their form when Stuttgart gifted Bayern a win on Friday. Meanwhile, Frankfurt's cushion in the Champions League qualification race is dwindling, and they risk dropping out of the top four. Surprise contenders Freiburg and Mainz are closing in, with Mainz's victory over Leipzig propelling them into the coveted fourth position. At the bottom of the table, Kiel made history with their first away win of the season, overtaking struggling Heidenheim.