Berlin, May 2 -- Though Bayern Munich has secured the Bundesliga title, the race fora UEFA Champions League spot remains wide-open, with four teams staying in contention.
This weekend's direct duels, pitting sixth-ranked Leverkusen against third-placed Leipzig, and fourth-ranked Stuttgart against fifth-placed Hoffenheim, heighten the tension.
Stuttgart has reached the 2026 German Cup final against Bayern on May 23 and qualified for next season's Europa League, but coach Sebastian Hoeness has a higher target.
"We are currently fourth, and it's clear that we want to push through to the Champions League," Hoeness said ahead of Saturday's game against Hoffenheim.
Hoeness regarded the Champions League as an additional source of motivation. "...