Leipzig forward Christoph Baumgartner scored twice to secure a 2-1 victory over Cologne on Sunday, February 11, 2026, in a match marked by a controversial VAR decision. The 26-year-old’s performance, including his eighth goal of the season, proved decisive as Leipzig claimed three crucial points.
Bayern Munich Dominate Hoffenheim in High-Scoring Affair
Harry Kane and Luis Diaz each netted multiple times as Bayern Munich thrashed Hoffenheim 5-1.
- Christoph Baumgartner was the key performer for Leipzig, scoring both goals in their win against Cologne.
- Harry Kane and Luis Diaz spearheaded Bayern Munich’s attack, each scoring multiple goals against Hoffenheim.
- A controversial VAR decision denied Cologne a potential penalty after a handball by Baumgartner.
- Konrad Laimer made his return from injury for Bayern Munich, appearing as a substitute in the closing stages.
- Several Austrian players featured prominently across the weekend’s Bundesliga matches.
Baumgartner opened the scoring for the visitors in the 29th minute with a header from a free kick. Cologne responded after the break, with Jan Thielmann leveling the score in the 51st minute. However, Baumgartner struck again just five minutes later, capitalizing on a well-placed pass from Xaver Schlager. “That’s a great ball from Xaver, great eye that he sees me there,” Baumgartner said, acknowledging Schlager’s contribution.
A contentious moment arose in the 76th minute when Baumgartner blocked a shot from Thielmann on the line, with the ball appearing to brush his arm. However, after a VAR review, no penalty was awarded due to a preceding offside call. “I think we had bad luck on our side in the last few weeks. The VAR was very against us. Today we can be lucky,” Baumgartner commented.
Bayern Munich’s Attack Proves Too Strong for Hoffenheim
Bayern Munich secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Hoffenheim, fueled by a brace each from Harry Kane and Luis Diaz. Hoffenheim’s early setback came in the 17th minute when Kevin Akpoguma was sent off for a foul on Diaz inside the penalty area, leading to a penalty converted by Kane in the 20th minute.
Fisnik Asllani nearly responded for Hoffenheim, hitting the crossbar with a header in the 29th minute. However, Bayern extended their lead before halftime, with Kane converting another penalty in the 45th minute after a foul on Diaz. Diaz then added a goal in added time (45th+2) following an assist from Kane. Diaz completed his hat-trick with goals in the 62nd and 89th minutes.
Konrad Laimer, Austria’s Footballer of the Year, made his return from a calf injury, coming on as a substitute for Bayern in the final stages of the match.
German Bundesliga, 21st Round
Sunday:
Cologne – Leipzig 1:2 (0:1)
Goals: Thielmann (51st) and Baumgartner (29th, 56th)
Cologne: Kainz not in the squad
Leipzig: Seiwald, Schlager and Baumgartner played through
Bayern Munich – Hoffenheim 5:1 (3:1)
Tore: Kane (20./Elfmeter, 45./Elfmeter), Diaz (45.+2, 62., 89.) bzw. Kramaric (35.)
Red card: Akpoguma (17./Hoffenheim)
Bayern: Laimer from the 80th minute
Hoffenheim: Prass bis zur 81. Minute
Saturday:
Mönchengladbach – Leverkusen 1:1 (1:1)
Goals: Engelhardt (10th) and Sander (44th/ET)
Gladbach: Stöger until the 78th minute
Wolfsburg – Dortmund 1:2 (0:1)
Tore: Koulierakis (52.) bzw. Brandt (38.), Guirassy (87.)
Wolfsburg: Wimmer (injured) not in the squad
Dortmund: Sabitzer (injured) not in the squad
Freiburg – Werder Bremen 1:0 (1:0)
Thu: Best (13th)
Rote Card: Manzambi (52./Freiburg)
Freiburg: Lienhart (injured) not in the squad
Bremen: Friedl played through, Schmid until the 84th minute, Grüll from the 84th minute, Wöber (injured) not in the squad
Mainz – Augsburg 2:0 (1:0)
Tore: Amiri (8./Elfmeter, 79./Elfmeter)
Mainz: Posch played through, Mwene from the 82nd minute, Veratschnig on the bench
Augsburg: Gregoritsch until the 57th minute
Heidenheim – HSV 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: Königsdörffer (45th + 3), Philippe (78th)
Heidenheim: Honsak from the 63rd minute
St. Pauli – Stuttgart 2:1 (1:0)
Goals: Saliakas (35th), Sinani (55th/penalty) and Leweling (90th)
St. Pauli: Robatsch on the bench, Nemeth (injured) not in the squad
Friday:
Union Berlin – Frankfurt 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: Crossfield (87th/penalty) and Brown (84th)
Yellow-red card: Höjlund (86./Frankfurt)
Berlin: Querfeld and Trimmel played through
