Bundesliga 2026: Bayern dominant, Dortmund fighting, Union Berlin surprises

 

 Bayern stays top, Dortmund holds on, Union Berlin shocks Leverkusen

February 21, 2026

The latest Bundesliga matchday delivered drama, decisive goals, and results that directly impact both the title race and the battle for European spots.

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⚡️ Key Results

• Union Berlin 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen
  Rani Khedira (28’) scored the only goal, giving Union a vital win to move further from the relegation zone and stunning Leverkusen.

• Bayern Munich 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
  Pavlovic (16’) and Harry Kane (20’, 68’) struck for Bayern. Frankfurt responded with Burkardt (77’ pen) and Kalimuendo (86’), but Kane’s brace ensured Bayern’s dominance continues.

• FC Cologne 2-2 Hoffenheim
  Ache (15’) and El Mala (63’) scored for Cologne, while Kabak (45’) and Kramaric (60’) equalized for Hoffenheim. A balanced draw keeps Hoffenheim in the Champions League chase.

• Wolfsburg 2-3 Augsburg
  Gerhardt (41’) and Shiogai (70’) gave Wolfsburg hope, but Augsburg staged a late comeback through Ribeiro (59’), Gregoritsch (87’ pen), and Rexhbecaj (90’+3). A crushing defeat for Wolfsburg.

• RB Leipzig 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
  Baumgartner (20’, 39’) put Leipzig ahead, but Dortmund fought back with a Rômulo own goal (50’) and Silva’s dramatic equalizer (90’). Dortmund remains in the title race.

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📊 Bundesliga Standings

Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
Bayern Munich	23	19	3	1	+64	60
Borussia Dortmund	23	15	7	1	+27	52
TSG Hoffenheim	23	14	4	5	+19	46
VfB Stuttgart	22	13	3	6	+12	42
RB Leipzig	23	12	5	6	+12	41
Bayer Leverkusen	22	12	3	7	+15	39
Eintracht Frankfurt	23	8	7	8	-3	31
SC Freiburg	22	8	6	8	-4	30
Union Berlin	23	7	7	9	-8	28
Augsburg	23	8	4	11	-13	28
Hamburg SV	22	6	8	8	-7	26
FC Cologne	23	6	6	11	-6	24
Mainz	23	5	7	11	-12	22
Borussia M’gladbach	22	5	7	10	-12	22
Wolfsburg	23	5	5	13	-16	20
Werder Bremen	22	4	7	11	-20	19
St. Pauli	22	4	5	13	-19	17
Heidenheim	22	3	4	15	-29	13

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📌 Matchday Takeaways

• Bayern Munich remains dominant, with Harry Kane continuing his prolific scoring run.
• Borussia Dortmund stays second but dropped points in Leipzig, tightening the race.
• Hoffenheim and Stuttgart strengthen their Champions League ambitions.
• Union Berlin and Augsburg earned crucial wins to move away from relegation danger.
• Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen remain in crisis, hovering dangerously close to the drop zone.

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📌 Conclusion

The 2026 Bundesliga season continues to showcase its unpredictability: Bayern looks unstoppable at the top, Dortmund refuses to give up, and the battle for European qualification is wide open. Meanwhile, the relegation fight intensifies, with Union Berlin and Augsburg breathing easier after their victories, while Wolfsburg sinks deeper into trouble.

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