Bundesliga Matchday 21 in pictures
The weekend has been marked by familiar faces and new arrivals. While Michy Batshuayi and Ademola Lookman stole the headlines on Friday and Saturday, Augsburg's Michael Gregoritsch was once again the main man on Sunday.
Signing of the season?
Michael Gregoritsch was a relatively low key arrival from Hamburg at the start of the season but the €5.5 million forward looks a snip. He scored a brilliant volley on the turn as Augsbug hammered Frankfurt to make it nine for the season, along with four assists. How struggling Hamburg could do with someone like him.
Business as usual for Bayern
A moment of brilliance from James Rodriguez guaranteed three points as Bayern won away to Mainz. The Colombian controlled a cross with his chest before lashing home from close range. Earlier, Franck Ribery's controlled volley had given the guests the lead.
Goalkeeping errors gift Bremen unlikely win
Bremen keeper Jiri Pavlenka blushes were spared thanks to an even worse display from his opposite number, Ralf Fährmann. Schalke were on course to record an easy victory after Yevhen Konoplyanka's tame effort found the back of the Bremen net, but two howlers from Fährmann allowed the guests to steal three points.
Tensions rising
Hamburg are still without a league win since November and firmly stuck in the relegation zone. A late Filip Kostic strike rescued a point when they hosted Hannover on Sunday but tempers spilled over on the half time whistle after a strong HSV penalty shout was turned down. The pressure is increasing as the season nears the final straight.
Gomez secures valuable point for Stuttgart
Mario Gomez slotted a loose ball home from close range to condemn Wolfsburg to a twelfth draw this season. It's a point that could well make a difference to Stuttgart's season, with the team sitting just a one point above the relegation zone.
Spoils shared in the capital
Hoffenheim's Andrej Kramaric steps-up to slot the hosts in front with a cooly taken penalty at Berlin's Olympic Stadium. Julian Nagelsmann's side were denied three points, however, thanks to Soloman Kalou's close range header in the second half. It was the Ivorian's eighth goal of the season.
Freiburg hold Leverkusen to draw
Captain Nils Peterson challenges Leverkusen's Sven Bender as Freiburg held the Bundesliga's third-most potent attack to a 0-0 draw. A game lacking any real quality or chances won't have sent many fans home in a good mood, though a point is enough to push Leverkusen up to second in the table.
Lookman off the mark for Leipzig
Everton loanee Ademola Lookman made the perfect start to his fledgling Bundesliga career, coming from the bench to score a late winner against top-four rivals Gladbach. The Englishman's speed and trickery were key to unlocking the home side's defence, which remained unbreached until the 89th minute.
Batshuayi brace sinks scrappy Cologne
Michy Batshuayi ensured Dortmund fans weren't rueing the sale of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for long, as two debut goals and an assist from the Belgian were enough to keep Cologne at bay. Inept defending from both sides contributed to an exciting game, as BVB coach Peter Stöger returned to his old stomping ground.