Bayern won't play badly twice against Villarreal, Nagelsmann promises
2 years, 8 months ago

Bayern won't play badly twice against Villarreal, Nagelsmann promises

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich will deliver against Villarreal in its Champions League quarterfinal second leg on Tuesday despite a bad first-leg performance because too much is at stake, Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Monday. The Bavarians suffered their first defeat in the competition this season, losing 1-0 in Spain last week with Villarreal the dominant side after also hitting the woodwork and missing several chances to score more goals. "We played a bad game and they played their best game," Nagelsmann told a virtual news conference. "Maybe it will be a sparkling game from our side tomorrow," Nagelsmann said.

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Bundesliga 2024-25: Bayern Munich beats RB Leipzig 5-1 to end year on top of the table
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2 days, 20 hours ago

Bundesliga 2024-25: Bayern Munich beats RB Leipzig 5-1 to end year on top of the table

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich stamped its authority over the Bundesliga in commanding style by hammering fourth-placed RB Leipzig 5-1 on Friday in a game that featured two goals in the opening two minutes for the first time in the league’s history. Leipzig hit back almost immediately as Lois Openda escaped down the right and his cross was swept home by Benjamin Sesco …

Bundesliga 2024-25: Mainz shocks Bayern Munich 2-1 to end unbeaten streak; Leverkusen climbs into second spot after win against Augsburg
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1 week, 2 days ago

Bundesliga 2024-25: Mainz shocks Bayern Munich 2-1 to end unbeaten streak; Leverkusen climbs into second spot after win against Augsburg

The Hindu  

Mainz 05’s Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as the host stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday to snap its unbeaten league run this season. Champions Leverkusen cruises past Augsburg to climb into second spot German champions Bayer Leverkusen struck twice in the first half to ease past hosts Augsburg 2-0 on Saturday and climb to …

Bayern needs to win all remaining Champions League games, says Kane
4 weeks ago

Bayern needs to win all remaining Champions League games, says Kane

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane believes his team need to win all four of its remaining Champions League games to go through, starting with Paris Saint-Germain at home on Tuesday. “ have to win pretty much all our games -- and that’s also the case for PSG,” Kane told reporters on Monday. READ | Champions League 2024-25: Leverkusen struggling to …

Bundesliga 2024-25: Dortmund cruises past Freiburg with 4-0 victory
1 month ago

Bundesliga 2024-25: Dortmund cruises past Freiburg with 4-0 victory

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund eased past visiting Freiburg 4-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday to make it six league wins from six home matches this season and move back up to fifth place. Dortmund, which travels to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday before facing leader Bayern Munich in the league next week, had several players back from injury but …

Bayern's Fight to Bounce Back After Champions League Defeat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bayern's Fight to Bounce Back After Champions League Defeat

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany expresses his team's determination to bounce back from their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Barcelona. Despite conceding three goals in the first half, Kompany emphasizes the importance of learning from the match and maintaining their top spot in the Bundesliga. He acknowledges the criticism but remains confident in his players' ability to achieve success this …

Flick's Masterful Bayern Victory: A Confidence Boost for El Clasico Clash
2 months ago

Flick's Masterful Bayern Victory: A Confidence Boost for El Clasico Clash

India Today  

Bayern Munich's resounding 4-1 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League gives the Catalans much-needed confidence heading into their upcoming El Clasico clash with Real Madrid. Flick expressed his satisfaction at finally breaking Barcelona's long losing streak against Bayern, highlighting the team's preparedness for the upcoming match. He praised the performance of Brazilian star Raphinha, who scored a hat-trick, and …

Spanish Soccer Royalty Collide in Third Round of Champions League Games
2 months ago

Spanish Soccer Royalty Collide in Third Round of Champions League Games

Associated Press  

A thrilling Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund is set to take place on Tuesday, with Barcelona hosting Bayern Munich in the next chapter of their ongoing rivalry. Both teams have been impressive in Europe in recent seasons, and the match promises to be a high-octane encounter. The match will be a test of who will emerge …

Leverkusen's league: Bundesliga starts with Bayern Munich in unaccustomed role of challenger
4 months ago

Leverkusen's league: Bundesliga starts with Bayern Munich in unaccustomed role of challenger

New Indian Express  

BERLIN: For the first time in 12 years, Bayern Munich is not the defending champion going into a new Bundesliga season. Bayer Leverkusen stayed undefeated last season to snap Bayern's 11-year reign as German champion and completed a domestic double by winning the German Cup to underscore its credentials as the country's best team. Runner-up Stuttgart finished ahead of Bayern …

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

China Daily  

Real Madrid's Joselu and Nacho celebrate after beating Bayern Munich in the semi-final of the Champions League at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain May 8, 2024. MADRID — After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final. The 14-time European champion pulled off another thrilling comeback on Wednesday, rallying to defeat …

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

China Daily  

Real Madrid's Joselu and Nacho celebrate after beating Bayern Munich in the semi-final of the Champions League at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain May 8, 2024. MADRID — After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final. The 14-time European champion pulled off another thrilling comeback on Wednesday, rallying to defeat …

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

Associated Press  

MADRID — After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final. Fans who push us on, a fantastic stadium, players who never stop believing — it’s simply something magical.” Bayern had taken the lead on an Alphonso Davies goal in the 68th — and then deep in stoppage time thought …

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win
7 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win

The Hindu  

Real Madrid earned a comfortable 3-0 win over Cadiz which ensures it will win La Liga if Barcelona fail to beat Girona later Saturday. Brahim Diaz netted in the 51st minute to put Madrid ahead and then set up Jude Bellingham for the second, with Joselu tapping home a third to leave Madrid just one point away from clinching the …

Injury-hit Bayern to make ‘last-minute decisions’ for Real Madrid semi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Injury-hit Bayern to make ‘last-minute decisions’ for Real Madrid semi

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Bayern Munich is bullish again after four wins in a row, grateful to have the chance to flip what has been a disappointing season by winning the Champions League. The Bavarian powerhouse faces old rival Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday, when Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel is hoping his injured contingent …

Germany coach Nagelsmann extends contract through 2026 World Cup. Bayern left still searching
8 months ago

Germany coach Nagelsmann extends contract through 2026 World Cup. Bayern left still searching

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract by two years, taking him beyond the upcoming European Championship and through the 2026 World Cup. It’s a great honor to be able to train the national team and work with the best players in the country.” Bayern fired Nagelsmann in favor of Tuchel in March 2023. The two key …

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League result and final score as Gunners exit after Joshua Kimmich goal
8 months ago

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League result and final score as Gunners exit after Joshua Kimmich goal

The Independent  

✕ Close 'Painful but we have to learn from it' - Arteta on Arsenal's Champions League exit Bayern Munich progressed to the Champions League semi-finals as Joshua Kimmich’s powerful second half header knocked Arsenal out of Europe. With the tie delicately poised following a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium last week, Kimmich thundered home the only goal of the …

Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals
8 months ago

Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Bayern Munich could yet crown a disappointing season with the Champions League title. Joshua Kimmich’s header powered Bayern to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to reach the Champions League semifinals with a 3-2 victory on aggregate. With the score at 2-2 from the first leg in London, Kimmich’s header off Raphael Guerreiro’s pinpoint cross put Bayern …

Dortmund digs deep to beat Atlético 4-2 and reach Champions League semifinals with 5-4 aggregate win
8 months, 1 week ago

Dortmund digs deep to beat Atlético 4-2 and reach Champions League semifinals with 5-4 aggregate win

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Marcel Sabitzer scored late and set up two goals to send Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League semifinals with a helter-skelter 4-2 win over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. Then Sabitzer set up Niclas Füllkrug in the 71st minute for the Germany forward’s first goal after nine scoreless games, and Sabitzer scored himself three minutes later to send …

Bayern ends 2-game losing streak in Bundesliga to delay Bayer Leverkusen title celebrations
8 months, 1 week ago

Bayern ends 2-game losing streak in Bundesliga to delay Bayer Leverkusen title celebrations

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Raphaël Guerreiro and Thomas Müller fired Bayern Munich to a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Cologne on Saturday, delaying Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title celebrations for another day. Bayern, which drew with Arsenal 2-2 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in London on Tuesday, ended its two-game losing run in the Bundesliga. It stretched Stuttgart’s unbeaten run …

Bundesliga 2023-24: Bayern Munich beats Cologne 2-0 to delay Leverkusen’s title celebrations
8 months, 1 week ago

Bundesliga 2023-24: Bayern Munich beats Cologne 2-0 to delay Leverkusen’s title celebrations

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich struck twice in the second half to earn a 2-0 win over Cologne on Saturday and bounce back from two straight league losses ahead of its Champions League return leg against Arsenal next week. With Bundesliga leader Bayer Leverkusen 13 points ahead and poised to wrap up its first league title with a win over Werder Bremen on …

Bundesliga 2023-24: Bayern Munich slumps to 3-2 shock loss at Heidenheim
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bundesliga 2023-24: Bayern Munich slumps to 3-2 shock loss at Heidenheim

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich squandered a two-goal lead to slump to a shock 3-2 loss at Heidenheim on Saturday that all but dashed the Bavarians’ slim Bundesliga title hopes with six games left to play. Tim Kleindienst completed a memorable comeback for the hosts in the 79th minute, leaving Bayern 16 points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who can seal its first title …

UEFA Champions League: Harry Kane double powers Bayern Munich past Lazio, into last-eight
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League: Harry Kane double powers Bayern Munich past Lazio, into last-eight

Firstpost  

Bayern Munich kept their slim hopes of silverware this season alive while giving Thomas Tuchel a stay of execution until the quarter-finals Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's win over Lazio in the UEFA Champions League. AP Harry Kane scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich beat Lazio 3-0 on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals …

Bayern Munich are stuck in a ‘horror film’ – and Tuchel has little chance of escape
10 months ago

Bayern Munich are stuck in a ‘horror film’ – and Tuchel has little chance of escape

New York Times  

“It feels like a never-ending horror film,” a shell-shocked Leon Goretzka said after the final whistle. Bayern Munich’s 3-2 loss at mid-table Bochum on Sunday certainly capped off a nightmarish week of three consecutive defeats for the perennial German champions that have plunged the club into deep crisis. “It was Murphy’s Law — everything went against us,” Tuchel said in …

Bayern Munich are beaten for a THIRD game in a row as pressure mounts on Thomas Tuchel with his side EIGHT points behind Bayer Leverkusen after shock 3-2 defeat at Bochum... as Dayot Upamecano is sent
10 months ago

Bayern Munich are beaten for a THIRD game in a row as pressure mounts on Thomas Tuchel with his side EIGHT points behind Bayer Leverkusen after shock 3-2 defeat at Bochum... as Dayot Upamecano is sent

Daily Mail  

More misery was piled on Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel as the German giants lost their third game in a row after being beaten 3-2 by VFL Bochum. Bayern suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat by Bundesliga title rivals Bayer Leverkusen last week, before they also lost to Lazio 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on …

Bayern Munich beaten 1-0 at Lazio in 1st leg of Champions League last 16 to pile pressure on Tuchel
10 months, 1 week ago

Bayern Munich beaten 1-0 at Lazio in 1st leg of Champions League last 16 to pile pressure on Tuchel

Associated Press  

ROME — High and wide. None of Bayern’s 16 shots were on target Wednesday in a 1-0 loss at Lazio in the first leg of the Champions League’s round of 16. “From my perspective, we produced a reaction in the first half,” Bayern’s Thomas Müller said. If we’re talking about a reaction, you can’t always discuss the result – which …

Bundesliga leader Leverkusen out to stretch winning run against Dortmund
1 year ago

Bundesliga leader Leverkusen out to stretch winning run against Dortmund

The Hindu  

League leader Bayer Leverkusen will look to extend its eight-game winning run in the Bundesliga when it hosts Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, eyeing a club record that will keep them in the title race’s driving seat. Last week’s 3-0 win at Werder Bremen also meant Leverkusen became the first club in Bundesliga history to score at least twice in each …

UEFA Champions League: Harry Kane Rescues Bayern Munich To Edge Out Galatasaray 2-1 And Book Last 16 Spot
1 year, 1 month ago

UEFA Champions League: Harry Kane Rescues Bayern Munich To Edge Out Galatasaray 2-1 And Book Last 16 Spot

News 18  

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer called Harry Kane “a phenomenon” after the striker scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Wednesday, booking the home side a spot in the Champions League knockout stage. “He’s a phenomenon and we’re proud that he’s playing in the team.” Follow all the action from the ICC Cricket World …

Bayern vs Galatasaray: Upamecano and Goretzka ready for Champions League clash, says Tuchel
1 year, 1 month ago

Bayern vs Galatasaray: Upamecano and Goretzka ready for Champions League clash, says Tuchel

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano and Leon Goretzka will resume their defensive duties in the Champions League Group A match against visiting Galatasaray on Wednesday after their comeback from injury in the Bundesliga at the weekend. “I assume if nothing happens until tomorrow they will both be able to play tomorrow.” However, with a busy schedule ahead and another Bundesliga game …

Borussia Dortmund keeps bringing out the best in Bayern Munich in Bundesliga
1 year, 1 month ago

Borussia Dortmund keeps bringing out the best in Bayern Munich in Bundesliga

The Hindu  

Though it’s scant consolation for Borussia Dortmund, it always brings out the best in Bayern Munich. Bayern’s latest win in “der Klassiker” between the old rivals – a comprehensive 4-0 victory that included a hat trick from Harry Kane – was the 10th consecutive time it emerged unbeaten from their meetings, prompting yet another round of Dortmund soul-searching. Goalkeeper Gregor …

Borussia Dortmund keeps bringing out the best in Bayern Munich in Bundesliga
1 year, 1 month ago

Borussia Dortmund keeps bringing out the best in Bayern Munich in Bundesliga

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Though it’s scant consolation for Borussia Dortmund, it always brings out the best in Bayern Munich. Bayern’s latest win in “der Klassiker” between the old rivals – a comprehensive 4-0 victory that included a hat trick from Harry Kane – was the 10th consecutive time it emerged unbeaten from their meetings, prompting yet another round of Dortmund soul-searching. …

Champions League 2023-24: Bayern survives Galatasaray pressure, wins 3-1
1 year, 1 month ago

Champions League 2023-24: Bayern survives Galatasaray pressure, wins 3-1

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich soaked up intense pressure from Galatasaray for more than 70 minutes before striking twice to carve out a 3-1 victory on Tuesday that kept it firmly top of its Champions League Group A. The Bavarians, top on nine points, with the Turks in second on four, unusually found themselves on the back foot with Galatasaray carving out 20 …

UEFA Champions League: Jamal Musiala Shines For Bayern Munich In 3-1 Win Over Spirited Galatasaray
1 year, 1 month ago

UEFA Champions League: Jamal Musiala Shines For Bayern Munich In 3-1 Win Over Spirited Galatasaray

News 18  

Jamal Musiala assisted one and scored another as Bayern Munich won 3-1 at Galatasaray on Tuesday, extending their stellar Champions League group stage record to 17 straight wins. “They made it difficult for us in the first half but in the second we calmed down a little.” Fellow goalscorer Coman echoed Kane’s comments, saying “it wasn’t easy, they put plenty …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich Cruise Past Freiburg, Bayer Leverkusen Top of Table
1 year, 2 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich Cruise Past Freiburg, Bayer Leverkusen Top of Table

News 18  

Kingsley Coman scored twice as Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 win over Freiburg but it was Bayer Leverkusen which returned to the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday. Goals from Coman and Leroy Sané gave the 11-time defending champion its fifth win from seven league games and extended Freiburg’s miserable run in Munich. Bayer Leverkusen beat Cologne While Bayern …

UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich beats Copenhagen 2-1 to extend group-stage winning run
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich beats Copenhagen 2-1 to extend group-stage winning run

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich needed a late goal from Mathys Tel to continue its winning streak in Champions League group-stage games with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Tuesday. Tel’s goal extended Bayern’s remarkable run of wins in Champions League group-stage games to 15 since a draw with Atletico Madrid in 2020, a competition record. RELATED | Manchester United risks early Champions …

Bayern beats Copenhagen 2-1 in the Champions League to extend its winning run
1 year, 2 months ago

Bayern beats Copenhagen 2-1 in the Champions League to extend its winning run

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Bayern Munich needed a late goal from Mathys Tel to continue its winning streak in Champions League group-stage games with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Tuesday. Tel’s goal extended Bayern’s remarkable run of wins in Champions League group-stage games to 15 since a draw with Atletico Madrid in 2020, a competition record. Elyounoussi played in Viktor …

UCL 2023-24: Bayern Munich looking for consistency before visit to Copenhagen
1 year, 2 months ago

UCL 2023-24: Bayern Munich looking for consistency before visit to Copenhagen

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich is still looking for consistency as it prepares to visit Copenhagen for its second group game in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Bavarian powerhouse was somewhat fortunate to draw at Leipzig 2-2 in the Bundesliga on Saturday, while it endured a nervy finale against Manchester United before prevailing 4-3 in its Group A opening game in the …

Champions League 2023-24: Bayern beats Manchester United 4-3 for opening Group A win
1 year, 3 months ago

Champions League 2023-24: Bayern beats Manchester United 4-3 for opening Group A win

The Hindu  

Mathys Tel’s stoppage-time goal proved enough for Bayern Munich to beat Manchester United 4-3 in their Champions League opening game on Wednesday. Tel scored with a spectacular finish in the second minute of injury time, restoring Bayern’s two-goal lead just when United threatened to pull off another remarkable comeback after Casemiro scored in the 88th. AS IT HAPPENED: BAYERN MUNICH …

UEFA Champions League: Pressure on as Bayern, Kane set out for only trophy that truly matters
1 year, 3 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Pressure on as Bayern, Kane set out for only trophy that truly matters

The Hindu  

Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich hosts Manchester United on Wednesday, kick-starting its campaign in the competition which matters most to it this season. Despite domestic dominance which has seen Bayern win the past 11 Bundesliga titles, the club judges itself on its performances in the Champions League. The England captain said as much when unveiled in Munich, explaining “I want to …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich still favourites despite Gladbach’s unbeaten streak, says Tuchel
1 year, 3 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich still favourites despite Gladbach’s unbeaten streak, says Tuchel

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich’s dreadful recent record against Borussia Moenchengladbach won’t be on its mind when the sides meet on Saturday, with the champions clear favourites to win, said Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel. “Because we do not believe in streaks if they go against us,” Tuchel said jokingly on Friday when asked why Bayern would snap its opponents’ run. Bayern has won …

Bayern Munich deny Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga title on final day drama in German football
1 year, 6 months ago

Bayern Munich deny Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga title on final day drama in German football

India TV News  

Bayern Munich leapfrogged rivals Borussia Dortmund to clinch the 11th consecutive Bundesliga title in the last-day drama in German football on Saturday, May 27. But Edin Terzic's men drew 2-2 against Mainz at home while Bayern Munich beat FC Koln 1-2 away to conclude the last day in Bundesliga. Left wing-back Raphael Guerreiro pulled off the first goal for Dortmund …

Freiburg beats Wolfsburg to boost chances of qualifying for Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

Freiburg beats Wolfsburg to boost chances of qualifying for Champions League

The Hindu  

With a slice of luck and a goal from a retiring fan favorite, Freiburg beat Wolfsburg 2-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday to stay in contention to qualify for the Champions League for the first time. Playing his last home game before retiring at the end of the season, striker Nils Petersen came off the bench to score in the …

Bundesliga title race heats up with Dortmund top, not Bayern
1 year, 7 months ago

Bundesliga title race heats up with Dortmund top, not Bayern

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga title race looks set to go to the final day of the season with only one point separating league leader Borussia Dortmund and 10-time defending champion Bayern Munich. With the exception of 2019, the title race hasn’t been this close at this stage since 2010, when Louis van Gaal’s Bayern team had just taken a one-point lead over …

Bayern loses to Mainz, Bundesliga lead under threat
1 year, 8 months ago

Bayern loses to Mainz, Bundesliga lead under threat

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel endured a torrid return to his former club Mainz where his team squandered a lead and lost 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Borussia Dortmund was two points behind Bayern and could go top later Saturday with a home win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Leandro Barreiro scored the home team’s second in the 73rd, and six …

Under-pressure Bayern shifts focus to Bundesliga and in-form Mainz
1 year, 8 months ago

Under-pressure Bayern shifts focus to Bundesliga and in-form Mainz

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich’s players and coach Thomas Tuchel have no time to digest Wednesday’s painful Champions League exit to Manchester City with the Bundesliga the only title left to fight for and in-form Mainz 05 posing the next obstacle in a rocky season. “We just don’t put the ball in but narrowly wide and when the ball sometimes is on target …

Bayern gets revenge on Freiburg ahead of Man City game
1 year, 8 months ago

Bayern gets revenge on Freiburg ahead of Man City game

Associated Press  

FREIBURG, Germany — Bayern Munich partly avenged its elimination from the German Cup by Freiburg midweek by winning their Bundesliga match 1-0 to keep the lead on Saturday. Bayern stayed two points clear of Borussia Dortmund ahead of a Champions League quarterfinal with Manchester City on Tuesday, but it was hardly a comfortable win. Ritsu Doan hit the post for …

Bundesliga: Tuchel under pressure at Bayern, Dortmund aims to capitalize
1 year, 8 months ago

Bundesliga: Tuchel under pressure at Bayern, Dortmund aims to capitalize

The Hindu  

Through no fault of his own, Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel is already under tremendous pressure after just two games in charge. Bayern chief executive Oliver Kahn’s and sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić’s unexpected decision to fire Julian Nagelsmann and replace him with Tuchel is coming under scrutiny after the team’s German Cup exit to Freiburg on Tuesday. Tuchel, whose team …

Bayern Munich goes top of Bundesliga table after thumping win against Borussia Dortmund
1 year, 8 months ago

Bayern Munich goes top of Bundesliga table after thumping win against Borussia Dortmund

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich went back to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday, defeating Borussia Dortmund 4-2 at home to give Thomas Tuchel a winning start as coach of the Bavarian giants. A shocking own goal from Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, as well as two trademark poacher’s finishes from Thomas Mueller had Bayern 3-0 up by the 25th minute. Dortmund came …

Bayern squad among best and can challenge for every title, says Tuchel
1 year, 8 months ago

Bayern squad among best and can challenge for every title, says Tuchel

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich’s current squad is among the best in Europe and taking over the German champion comes with instant pressure to succeed, new coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday. Bayern surprisingly parted ways with Julian Nagelsmann on Friday and wasted no time in bringing in former Chelsea coach Tuchel in a deal till 2025. We are here to win all …

Bayern confirm Tuchel replaces Nagelsmann as head coach
1 year, 8 months ago

Bayern confirm Tuchel replaces Nagelsmann as head coach

China Daily  

BERLIN -- Thomas Tuchel will take the reins at Bayern Munich after the Bundesliga record champions sacked Julian Nagelsmann with immediate effect following an official statement via the club's official website on Friday. "When we signed Julian Nagelsmann for FC Bayern in the summer of 2021, we were convinced that we would work with him on a long-term basis. But …

Kimmich praises Nagelsmann amid reports Bayern coach out
1 year, 8 months ago

Kimmich praises Nagelsmann amid reports Bayern coach out

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich praised Julian Nagelsmann as an “outstanding” coach Friday amid reports that the 35-year-old manager is set to be fired and replaced by Thomas Tuchel. Both Kicker magazine and the German tabloid Bild reported Thursday that Bayern was ending Nagelsmann’s spell in charge following the team’s 2-1 loss at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Sunday. …

Villarreal CF: Spain’s not-so-lucrative assembly line that finds success in its own way
1 year, 9 months ago

Villarreal CF: Spain’s not-so-lucrative assembly line that finds success in its own way

The Hindu  

When the history of La Liga is written, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are expected to enjoy the lion’s share of it. In 2021, the club from a town with a population less than the capacity of Manchester United’s stadium, Old Trafford, beat the Red Devils to win the Europa League – its first-ever major European title. A team …

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