RB Leipzig secured their place in next season’s Champions League with a 2-1 home victory over St. Pauli, while Stuttgart took a major step toward fourth place by beating Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 in a direct clash.
Leipzig’s win on home soil moved them comfortably into the top of the table, ensuring their ticket to Europe’s elite competition. In the other key match of the round, Stuttgart faced Leverkusen in a pivotal encounter for the final Champions League spot. A dominant performance saw Stuttgart win 3-1, overtaking Leverkusen in the standings and climbing to fourth place.
The defeat dropped Leverkusen to sixth, allowing Hoffenheim to leapfrog them after a 1-0 victory over ten-man Werder Bremen. The race for the remaining Champions League places in the Bundesliga has become even more intense as the season enters its decisive phase.
