Bayern Munich go to top of German Bundesliga with 2 - 1 victory at title rivals Schalke . Bavarians are previous leaders despite having Hamit Altintop sent off late in first half . Third - placed FC Leverkusen two points behind , after losing at Eintracht Frankfurt . Borussia Dortmund close on Leverkusen with a 2 - 1 victory at home to Werder Bremen .
Bayern Munich return to top of German Bundesliga with 2-1 victory at title rivals Schalke . Bavarians beat previous leaders despite having Hamit Altintop sent off late in first half . Third-placed Bayer Leverkusen six points behind Bayern after losing at Eintracht Frankfurt . Borussia Dortmund close on Leverkusen with a 2-1 victory at home to Werder Bremen .