Borussia Moenchengladbach triumphed 5-3 at home to Hannover , who conceded three own-goals and had a player sent off in an incredible mid-table clash . Schalke move to within a point of German Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen . The result means that the two sides are level on points with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund who have played each other in seven matches. Fourth-placed Bremen suffer first league defeat since the opening day of the season . Bayern Munich claim third place , two points behind Leverkusen , after crushing Bochum 5-1 .
Schalke move to within a point of German Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen . The result means that the two sides are level on points with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund who have played each other in seven matches. Fourth-placed Bremen suffer first league defeat since the opening day of the season . Bayern Munich claim third place , two points behind Leverkusen , after crushing Bochum 5-1 .