Bayer Leverkusen, the leader of the German championship, won the next round, while their pursuers, Bayern Munich, sensationally lost their match.
There is now a 16-point difference between the teams with six matches to go before the end of the season. Thus, even if Bayern wins the next round, the championship race could still be over.
Everything will depend on the result of the match between Bayer and Werder Bremen. If Xabi Alonso's team wins, they will officially become the Bundesliga champions of the 2023/24 season.
If the Pharmacists draw or lose for the very first time this season, and Thomas Tuchel's men beat Cologne, the intrigue will theoretically remain alive for at least one round.