Mathias Honsak came in off the bench, and his 89th-minute dribbling run and goal gave the team a win at Stuttgart and the inside track for that playoff spot and a slim chance that they might catch Hoffenheim for 15th place and the safety that comes with it.

Bayern Munich moved one victory away from winning back the Bundesliga title as they beat Mainz at home. Leroy Sane slotted into the bottom corner from close range to put Vincent Kompany's side in front.