Bayern Munich snatched a 2-1 victory at VfB Stuttgart courtesy of a fine Matthijs de Ligt performance that put them back into top spot in the Bundesliga.
The Dutch defender drilled in their opening goal in the 39th minute after also denying Stuttgart the lead two minutes earlier when he cleared the ball off the goalline.
Bayern, who face Paris St Germain in their Champions League last-16 second leg on Wednesday after their 1-0 victory in the first leg, are on 49 points, ahead on goal difference of Borussia Dortmund, who beat RB Leipzig 2-1 on Friday.
Union Berlin are in third on 44 after their home draw with Cologne. Stuttgart powered to a strong start and caused some early panic in the Bayern defence with their high pressing game while also keeping the goalkeeper Yann Sommer busy before the visitors gradually pushed back.