Repeat of Bayern's successful season extremely difficult, says Flick
4 years, 2 months ago

Repeat of Bayern's successful season extremely difficult, says Flick

The Hindu  

German powerhouse Bayern Munich kicks off its Champions League defence against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday but a repeat of the side's quintuple-winning year will be extremely difficult this season, coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday. RELATED| “We want to be as successful as possible,” Flick told a news conference ahead of Tuesday's first group stage game. Apart from Sane who has been out for a couple of weeks, Flick will have a full squad to chose from, including midfielder Joshua Kimmich who missed the side's 4-1 league win at Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday due to the birth of his second child, but was back in training on Tuesday. “It will be a game that will be on equal terms because Atletico are a team that reflects on the pitch what their coach Diego Simeone stands for and that is passion,” Flick said.

Champions League Flick  successful  training  flick  champions  squad  coach  league  season  team  sides  extremely  game  bayerns  difficult  repeat

History of this topic

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting
1 month ago

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting

The Hindu  

Barcelona can learn from the setbacks it has faced in its La Liga 2024-25 campaign and continue to improve, manager Hansi Flick said on Tuesday ahead of its Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund. The draw was not the ideal result ahead of a vital clash against Champions League regular Dortmund, but Flick said it was natural for teams to …

Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski leading Barca’s charge on Dortmund return
1 month ago

Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski leading Barca’s charge on Dortmund return

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski’s revival has been a key to Barcelona’s strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday. It leads last year’s Champions League finalist Dortmund, who like Barcelona, has four victories from five games, on goal difference before its meeting in Germany. Lewandowski reached a career …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Flick praises ‘wonderful’ Barcelona after 3-0 win over Brest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Flick praises ‘wonderful’ Barcelona after 3-0 win over Brest

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised his players as they bounced back from consecutive LaLiga disappointments with what he described as a great performance to thump French side Brest 3-0 in their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Flick said on Monday that his side’s recent form was a major worry after they failed to win for a second successive LaLiga game, …

Bayern needs to win all remaining Champions League games, says Kane
1 month, 2 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 …

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona’s Flick lauds players’ focus after victory over Red Star
2 months ago

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona’s Flick lauds players’ focus after victory over Red Star

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said he was pleased with his players’ focus and determination to earn a commanding 5-2 win at Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League on Wednesday. After a win that lifted Barca to sixth place in the 36-team Champions League table with nine points, having scored a competition-leading 15 goals in four games, Flick said he …

Bayern's Fight to Bounce Back After Champions League Defeat
2 months, 2 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 …

Barca's Triumph Over Bayern: A Confidence Boost for the Clasico Showdown
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Barca's Triumph Over Bayern: A Confidence Boost for the Clasico Showdown

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed immense confidence after his team's 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. He highlighted the importance of the win in boosting their morale ahead of the upcoming clash with Real Madrid in the Clasico. Flick expressed his satisfaction with his players' performance and praised their courage and determination. He also expressed his belief …

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

Flick's Revitalised Barcelona Ready to Conquer Bayern in Champions League Acid Test
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Flick's Revitalised Barcelona Ready to Conquer Bayern in Champions League Acid Test

News 18  

FC Barcelona is ready to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, a test that will reveal their true strength. Flick's side has started the season strongly, with nine wins and only one defeat in 10 matches. The return of Robert Lewandowski has been a major boost, and the team's pressing and attacking style has been a delight …

Dortmund gaining confidence in Bundesliga after Champions League success. But Leverkusen is up next
1 year, 1 month ago

Dortmund gaining confidence in Bundesliga after Champions League success. But Leverkusen is up next

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Borussia Dortmund’s success in the Champions League is giving it confidence it can recover its faltering Bundesliga campaign. But Dortmund next faces a trip to unbeaten Bundesliga leader Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday — a team that has averaged more than three goals a game so far and is already 10 points clear of Dortmund after just 12 rounds. …

Barcelona starts Champions League defence hoping to refine perfection
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona starts Champions League defence hoping to refine perfection

The Hindu  

Women’s Champions League holders Barcelona kicks off its trophy defence this week, aiming to become only the fourth team to win the competition in consecutive years Led by Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati and two-time winner Alexia Putellas, as well as other World Cup conquering stars, Barcelona is tasked with refining perfection. Barcelona lifted a treble last season -- Spain’s …

UCL 2023-24: Bayern Munich looking for consistency before visit to Copenhagen
1 year, 3 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 …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich still favourites despite Gladbach’s unbeaten streak, says Tuchel
1 year, 4 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 …

Champions League: Guardiola says his legacy is ‘exceptional’ even if Man City loses to Real Madrid
1 year, 7 months ago

Champions League: Guardiola says his legacy is ‘exceptional’ even if Man City loses to Real Madrid

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — At times the pressure of winning the Champions League has seemed too much for Manchester City’s players to bear. That contrast between the rivals is just one of the reasons why Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal is so compelling, with the game delicately poised at 1-1 after the first leg. Maybe one of the most important since we …

Bayern squad among best and can challenge for every title, says Tuchel
1 year, 9 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 …

Bundesliga: Bayern shakes off slump before ‘‘der Klassiker’‘ in Dortmund
2 years, 3 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern shakes off slump before ‘‘der Klassiker’‘ in Dortmund

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich appears to have shaken off its customary early-season slump just in time for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Bayern’s mini-slump — a four-game run without a win before the international break — saw the Bavarian powerhouse fall down the standings, but the team has rebounded with a 4-0 rout of Bayern Leverkusen followed by a 5-0 victory over Czech …

Bayern shakes off slump before ‘der Klassiker’ in Dortmund
2 years, 3 months ago

Bayern shakes off slump before ‘der Klassiker’ in Dortmund

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Bayern Munich appears to have shaken off its customary early season slump just in time for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Bayern’s mini-slump — a four-game run without a win before the international break — saw the Bavarian powerhouse fall down the standings, but the team has rebounded with a 4-0 rout of Bayern Leverkusen followed by a 5-0 …

Bayern's patchy form worries former striker Pizarro
2 years, 3 months ago

Bayern's patchy form worries former striker Pizarro

Hindustan Times  

Bayern Munich are on fire in the Champions League, unbeaten after three games including wins over Barcelona and Inter Milan. Bayern Munich players celebrate after the match On Saturday, they face Borussia Dortmund in one of the biggest matches in the German football calendar. Bayern’s string of poor results in Bundesliga has taken their former striker Claudio Pizarro by surprise. …

Champions League round-up: Club Bruges stun Atletico Madrid as Bayern Munich thrash Viktoria Plzen
2 years, 3 months ago

Champions League round-up: Club Bruges stun Atletico Madrid as Bayern Munich thrash Viktoria Plzen

Daily Mail  

Goals from Club Bruges forwards Kamal Sowah and Ferran Jutgla saw the Belgians beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 at home on Tuesday to extend their unbeaten run in Champions League Group B this season. Bayern Munich continued their perfect start to Champions League Group C with a routine win Bayern Munich struck three times in the opening 21 minutes en route …

Champions League: 'We cannot fail,' Xavi warns Barcelona ahead of away clash against Inter Milan
2 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: 'We cannot fail,' Xavi warns Barcelona ahead of away clash against Inter Milan

Firstpost  

Both Barca and have lost to Bayern Munich in Group C of the UEFA Champions League and Xavi said the upcoming match at San Siro is “huge” as far as their hopes of qualifying for the next round is concerned. Milan: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez warned his players they cannot fail on Tuesday when they face Inter Milan in the …

English clubs underwhelming early in Champions League
2 years, 3 months ago

English clubs underwhelming early in Champions League

Associated Press  

The Premier League has provided six of the last 10 Champions League finalists and its clubs were by far the biggest spenders in the summer transfer window, strengthening their already-deep squads and weakening some of their European rivals in the process. Now, there’s a sense of optimism around the Reds’ European hopes, especially given two straight games against last-place Rangers, …

Bayern Munich coach targets Champions League success
2 years, 4 months ago

Bayern Munich coach targets Champions League success

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said his team should always be counted among the favourites for the Champions League but it must do its talking on the pitch when the side begins its campaign at Inter Milan later on Wednesday. Bayern, which exited at the quarterfinal stage last season, is in Group C along with Inter, Barcelona and Czech side …

Champions League: How are Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Euro heavyweights shaping up
2 years, 4 months ago

Champions League: How are Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Euro heavyweights shaping up

Daily Mail  

The Champions League group stage gets underway on Tuesday night as Europe's heavyweights once again battle it out for the biggest club prize. This week's fixtures TUESDAY 8pm kick-off unless stated Dinamo Zagreb vs Chelsea Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Celtic vs Real Madrid RB Leipzig vs Shakhtar Donetsk Borussia Dortmund vs Copenhagen Sevilla vs Manchester City Benfica vs …

Bayern Munich are favourites to win the Champions League - NOT Manchester City
2 years, 4 months ago

Bayern Munich are favourites to win the Champions League - NOT Manchester City

Daily Mail  

Bayern Munich are the favourites to lift the Champions League at the end of the 2022-23 season, believe one subset of football data analysts. Bayern Munich, for instance, have a 63 per cent chance of finishing top of their group. City have a 95 per cent chance of making the last 16; Bayern Munich 90 per cent. Manchester City will …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Setting the Pace in Germany
2 years, 4 months ago

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Setting the Pace in Germany

News 18  

Bayern Munich has made such an impressive start to the season that few if any expect Borussia Dortmund or any other challenger to be able to keep up. Bayern leads due to a superior goal difference after racking up six in its opening win at Eintracht Frankfurt and two more in last weekend’s comfortable victory over Wolfsburg. Former Bayern great …

Dominant Bayern Munich looking for worthy Bundesliga rivals
2 years, 8 months ago

Dominant Bayern Munich looking for worthy Bundesliga rivals

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Bayern Munich’s indisputable dominance in Germany has renewed questions about the Bundesliga’s competitiveness. It’s also not so good for Bayern that that they are champions again so early,” former Bayern captain Philipp Lahm said after Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund. If you’re top again by 12 points three games before the end, it’s missing,” former Bayern chief …

Bayern will bounce back after Nagelsmann's 'rough' season- Klinsmann
2 years, 8 months ago

Bayern will bounce back after Nagelsmann's 'rough' season- Klinsmann

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich will bounce back from a rough first season under coach Julian Nagelsmann with a world class squad, even if top scorer Robert Lewandowski leaves the club, former Bayern player and coach Jurgen Klinsmann said on Thursday. Bayern suffered a shock Champions League quarterfinal exit to underdogs Villarreal last week and were also eliminated from the German Cup in …

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 …

UEFA Champions League: Unai Emery's Villarreal Eye Another Giant-Killing at Bayern Munich
2 years, 8 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Unai Emery's Villarreal Eye Another Giant-Killing at Bayern Munich

News 18  

“We’ve beaten one of the best teams in the world,” said captain Dani Parejo after Villarreal secured a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final last week. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Villarreal enjoyed one of the finest nights in the club’s history with a …

Barcelona out of Champions League in loss to Bayern Munich
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona out of Champions League in loss to Bayern Munich

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Barcelona will not play in the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years after a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday ensured the Catalan club was eliminated from European soccer’s premier competition. Barcelona drops into the Europa League playoffs after finishing third in Group E, thanks to Benfica’s 2-0 win over …

Champions League: Xavi calls on struggling Barcelona to 'make history' at Bayern Munich
3 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Xavi calls on struggling Barcelona to 'make history' at Bayern Munich

Firstpost  

Bayern are already into the last 16 as group winners, but want a sixth win from six games in the group stages when they host Barcelona, who they trounced 3-0 at the Camp Nou in September. Munich: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez on Tuesday called on his side to “make history” this week by handing Bayern Munich their first home defeat …

Dortmund 'need to get better', says coach ahead of Bayern clash
3 years, 1 month ago

Dortmund 'need to get better', says coach ahead of Bayern clash

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund needs to improve their performance to be able to pose a threat to leaders Bayern Munich in Bundesliga's Der Klassiker next weekend, manager Marco Rose said after his team came from a goal down to beat VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 on Saturday. Striker Erling Haaland scored on his comeback from a hip flexor muscle injury that had sidelined him …

UEFA Champions League: COVID-hit Bayern seals top spot with 2-1 win at Dynamo
3 years, 1 month ago

UEFA Champions League: COVID-hit Bayern seals top spot with 2-1 win at Dynamo

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich, missing half a dozen players to COVID-19 quarantine, edged past Dynamo Kyiv 2-1 on Tuesday to secure top spot in Champions League Group E with a game to spare. First-half goals from striker Robert Lewandowski, who struck with a spectacular 14th-minute overhead kick, and Kingsley Coman three minutes from halftime amid heavy snowfall, put the German champion in …

Champions League: Liverpool face Atletico Madrid, Messi-less PSG take on Leipzig
3 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Liverpool face Atletico Madrid, Messi-less PSG take on Leipzig

Firstpost  

Liverpool midfielders Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara are back in contention for the Champions League visit of Atlético Madrid after recovering from injuries. A look at what’s happening in the Champions League on Wednesday: GROUP A Manchester City, last season’s runner-up, can take a big step toward the last-16 by claiming a second successive victory over Club Brugge. GROUP B Liverpool …

Barcelona without manager, fighting to avoid early Champions League exit
3 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona without manager, fighting to avoid early Champions League exit

The Hindu  

Barcelona is still without a replacement for fired manager Ronald Koeman going into the Group E match at Dynamo Kyiv — and Gerard Piqué and Sergio Aguero will be missing through injury. Barcelona lost two in a row in the Spanish league — including to rival Real Madrid at home — after defeating Dynamo 1-0 to restore its chances of …

UEFA Champions League: Mueller urges Bayern to answer cup criticism in Europe
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Mueller urges Bayern to answer cup criticism in Europe

The Hindu  

Thomas Mueller says Bayern Munich must use the criticism from its shock German Cup disaster to help it secure a spot in the Champions League knockout phase by beating Benfica on Tuesday. "When FC Bayern crashes out of the cup with a 5-0 defeat, it's clear that one or two comments are made that are slightly below the belt," said …

'It is what is' - Koeman accepts Barca fate after Bayern rout
3 years, 3 months ago

'It is what is' - Koeman accepts Barca fate after Bayern rout

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman was in a resigned mood after his side was outclassed and beaten 3-0 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday, saying fans needed to be realistic about the team's current plight. A deflected goal from Thomas Muller gave Bayern a deserved lead in the first half before Robert Lewandowski struck twice after the break …

Football Match Today: Chelsea Face Arsenal, Manchester United Eye 2nd Win as Bayern Munich Chase 1st
3 years, 4 months ago

Football Match Today: Chelsea Face Arsenal, Manchester United Eye 2nd Win as Bayern Munich Chase 1st

News 18  

A look at what’s happening in European football on Sunday: ENGLAND Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham all play their first away games of the Premier League season as they seek second straight wins. United fresh from thrashing Leeds 5-1 heads to Southampton, which is reeling after a poor finish to last season and an opening 3-1 loss at Everton last …

Bayern's consistency pays off with ninth straight Bundesliga title
3 years, 8 months ago

Bayern's consistency pays off with ninth straight Bundesliga title

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich on Saturday earned its ninth consecutive Bundesliga title after RB Leipzig's 3-2 loss at Borussia Dortmund and its own later 6-0 demolition of Borussia Moenchengladbach which puts it 10 points clear with two games left to play. But its busy schedule meant Hansi Flick's team never had a summer break to recover from an intense season, with the …

Champions League: Hansi Flick mulls future after Bayern Munich ouster amidst Germany coaching speculation
3 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Hansi Flick mulls future after Bayern Munich ouster amidst Germany coaching speculation

Firstpost  

Flick led Bayern to a Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble after taking over from Niko Kovac in November 2019 Munich: Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick is mulling his future following the team’s Champions League elimination. Matthaus also said Bayern is already considering Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann as Flick’s successor. You’d have to ask Lothar that.” Flick led Bayern …

How Bayern Munich will adapt their attack to prevent PSG taking Champions League revenge
3 years, 9 months ago

How Bayern Munich will adapt their attack to prevent PSG taking Champions League revenge

Daily Mail  

In the ever-rolling, always compelling drama that is the Champions League, a plot line involving revenge is never too far away. Bayern Munich will be without two of their key attackers in Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry when they host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Coach Hansi Flick is likely to call upon striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to lead …

Bayern-PSG rematch headlines Champions League quarterfinals
3 years, 9 months ago

Bayern-PSG rematch headlines Champions League quarterfinals

The Hindu  

The Champions League talking points ahead of the first-leg matches in the quarterfinals: TUESDAY: MANCHESTER CITY VS. BORUSSIA DORTMUND While City could hardly be in better shape, Dortmund has been plunged back into uncertainty and self-doubt. READ | Dortmund's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League were dealt a major blow by the 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on …

Champions League: Bayern Munich cruise into quarter-final after 6-2 aggregate win over Lazio
3 years, 9 months ago

Champions League: Bayern Munich cruise into quarter-final after 6-2 aggregate win over Lazio

Firstpost  

Munich: Holders Bayern Munich cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals as a 2-1 win over Lazio in Wednesday’s last-16 second leg sealed a 6-2 aggregate victory. “We played confidently, even if it wasn’t a brilliant performance and it was annoying to concede a goal.” Their passage into the last eight takes Bayern past Barcelona’s tally of 18 Champions League quarter-final …

Barcelona tries to get Spanish league campaign back on track - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona tries to get Spanish league campaign back on track - Sportstar

The Hindu  

So far, so good for Barcelona in the Champions League. The 2-1 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday left Barcelona comfortably ahead in Group G of the Champions League with nine points from three matches. "We have a good dynamic going in the Champions League, but we need to change things in the Spanish league,” veteran Barcelona defender Gerard Pique …

After Good Showing in Champions League, Barcelona Look To Get La Liga Campaign Back on Track
4 years, 2 months ago

After Good Showing in Champions League, Barcelona Look To Get La Liga Campaign Back on Track

News 18  

So far, so good for Barcelona in the Champions League. The 2-1 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday left Barcelona comfortably ahead in Group G of the Champions League with nine points from three matches. We have a good dynamic going in the Champions League, but we need to change things in the Spanish league,” veteran Barcelona defender Gerard Pique …

Champions League: Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Manchester City secure wins as Real Madrid, Monchengladbach play out draw
4 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Manchester City secure wins as Real Madrid, Monchengladbach play out draw

Firstpost  

Guardiola was confident City could build on their victory after an indifferent start to the Premier League season which has seen them come in for criticism. Paris: Holders Bayern Munich continued their perfect start to their Champions League title defence on Tuesday as Real Madrid had Casemiro’s late goal to thank for scrambling a 2-2 draw away to Borussia Monchengladbach. …

Barcelona not among Champions League favourites, says Koeman
4 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona not among Champions League favourites, says Koeman

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman believes his side is not among the favourites to win this season's Champions League with the Catalans having made a stuttering start to the new season. Speaking ahead of Tuesday's visit of Hungarian team Ferencvaros in his outfit's Champions league Group G opener, Koeman played down media talk that the Catalans could be European champions. Barca's …

Hansi Flick hails Bayern Munich players for amazing turnaround in Champions League-winning season
4 years, 4 months ago

Hansi Flick hails Bayern Munich players for amazing turnaround in Champions League-winning season

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When Hansi Flick took over a struggling Bayern …

Quality and collective strength means Bayern deserves European crown - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Quality and collective strength means Bayern deserves European crown - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

One goal determined the outcome of the Champions League final on Sunday but there could be no doubt that Bayern Munich deserves to be crowned European champion for the sixth time. With a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain courtesy of Kingsley Coman's header, Bayern has achieved what no team have managed in Europe's elite club competition -- win every game. …

Discover Related