The German Bundesliga returned to action on Saturday with two top-flight matches taking place. Wolfsburg defeated Mainz 05 in a thrilling match that saw both teams play well throughout the game.
The first half was a back-and-forth affair as both sides created chances but failed to score. However, Wolfsburg took the lead in the 69th minute when Enner Valencia scored his third goal of the season from close range.
Mainz fought back in the second half, but it was too little too late for them. Wolfsburg held on to their lead until the final whistle, leaving Mainz to rue their missed opportunities.
Elsewhere, Arnold led out of relegation danger after his side secured a comfortable win over Paderborn. The striker scored twice to help his team move up to eighth in the table.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen continued their impressive form by beating Hoffenheim 2-1. The victory helped the hosts move into fourth place in the league table, just one point behind third-placed Borussia Dortmund.
Overall, it was another exciting weekend of football in Germany. Both teams showed great character and determination throughout the match, resulting in some entertaining displays of skill and technique. With so many games remaining in the season, there is still plenty of competition for places at the top end of the table.