Bundesliga weekend preview as Bayern Munich try and seal eighth title in a row
4 years, 6 months ago

Bundesliga weekend preview as Bayern Munich try and seal eighth title in a row

Daily Mail  

The football action is restarting in Spain and Italy with England's Premier League just a few days away now. Another hectic and potentially historic weekend awaits as Bayern Munich aim to seal the title, the Champions League scramble hots up and there's a six-pointer at the bottom. Relentless Bayern won 4-2 at Bayer Leverkusen last weekend to move closer to the title The situation at the top of the Bundesliga as Bayern aim to wrap up another league title This weekend's fixtures All kick-off times BST FRIDAY Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig SATURDAY 2.30pm kick-off unless stated Cologne vs Union Berlin Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Borussia Dortmund Hertha Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt Paderborn vs Werder Bremen Wolfsburg vs Freiburg Bayern Munich vs Borussia Monchengladbach SUNDAY Mainz vs Augsburg Schalke vs Bayer Leverkusen The New Saints in Wales won eight in a row between 2011-12 and 2018-19, as did Ludogorets Razgrad in Bulgaria during the same period. Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz sat out last weekend's loss to Bayern because of injury With 15 goals and eight assists in all competitions this season, with five of those goals coming since the restart, it isn't hard to see why Havertz attracts such a fuss. Havertz is a Chelsea transfer target after another highly impressive Bundesliga season Schalke have been a shambles since returning to action, with last weekend's 1-1 draw at Union Berlin the first point they've gained from 15 on offer.

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Bundesliga 2024-25: Borussia Dortmund out to cut gap to top spots against in-form Bayer Leverkusen
2 days, 2 hours ago

Bundesliga 2024-25: Borussia Dortmund out to cut gap to top spots against in-form Bayer Leverkusen

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund is desperate for a winning start to the new year when it hosts champion Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in the Bundesliga 2024-25 restart following the three-week winter break. Victory over Leverkusen, in second place on 32 points, would see its gap cut to four points, with Dortmund currently in sixth on 25. Dortmund, who faces Bologna in the …

Bundesliga 2024-25: Bayern Munich beats RB Leipzig 5-1 to end year on top of the table
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3 weeks 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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3 weeks, 6 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 …

Leverkusen stuns host Bayern 1-0 to keep German Cup title defence on track
1 month, 1 week ago

Leverkusen stuns host Bayern 1-0 to keep German Cup title defence on track

The Hindu  

Bayer Leverkusen scored against the run of play through Nathan Tella in the second half to beat 10-man host Bayern Munich 1-0 on Tuesday and advance to the German Cup quarterfinals. It was the first defeat this season in the league or domestic Cup for Bundesliga leader Bayern, which had keeper Manuel Neuer sent off with a straight red card …

Bayern Munich’s draw at Borussia Dortmund plays no role ahead of Cup game, says Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso
1 month, 1 week ago

Bayern Munich’s draw at Borussia Dortmund plays no role ahead of Cup game, says Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich’s 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday plays no role in preparations of holder Bayer Leverkusen for its German Cup last 16 clash against the Bavarians on Tuesday, coach Xabi Alonso said. Leverkusen, who won the league and Cup double without defeat last season, is third in the Bundesliga standings, seven points behind Bayern. Leverkusen …

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich LIVE streaming info, Bundesliga 2024-25: When, where to watch Der Klassiker
1 month, 1 week ago

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich LIVE streaming info, Bundesliga 2024-25: When, where to watch Der Klassiker

The Hindu  

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will look to end Borussia Dortmund’s winning run at home this season when it travels to the Ruhr valley for their “Klassiker” on Saturday. The undefeated Bavarians could hardly have hoped for a better time for the big Bundesliga clash, having already carved out a six-point lead at the top with the league’s best attack and …

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 …

Bayern Munich focusing only on Augsburg clash despite hectic schedule, says Kompany
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bayern Munich focusing only on Augsburg clash despite hectic schedule, says Kompany

The Hindu  

Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich is only focusing on Friday’s league game against Augsburg despite a crowded match schedule in the next 11 days, coach Vincent Kompany said on Thursday. “We are missing Palhinha and Mathys Tel also got a knock while with the national team,” Kompany told a press conference on Friday. “We’re satisfied with the season we’ve played so …

Bundesliga 2024-25: Musiala stunner gives Bayern 1-0 win against St Pauli
2 months ago

Bundesliga 2024-25: Musiala stunner gives Bayern 1-0 win against St Pauli

The Hindu  

A sensational 28-metre drive from in-form Jamal Musiala gave undefeated Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich a nervous 1-0 victory at St Pauli on Saturday to open up a six-point lead at the top. Bayern, fresh from its 1-0 Champions League win over Benfica courtesy of another Musiala goal, had the upper hand at the start. As the host pushed for a …

Dortmund Stages Epic Comeback to Snag Bundesliga Lead Over Leipzig
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2 months, 1 week ago

Dortmund Stages Epic Comeback to Snag Bundesliga Lead Over Leipzig

The Hindu  

Dortmund stages a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over Leipzig to snap its three-game losing run across all competitions. The match, which saw Dortmund missing nine players through injury, showcased their resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks. Despite falling behind in the first half, Dortmund fought back with goals from Maximilian Beier and Serhou Guirassy, securing a crucial victory …

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 …

Bayer Leverkusen Beat Wolfsburg In Seven-Goal Bundesliga Thriller, Stuttgart Stun Borussia Dortmund
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bayer Leverkusen Beat Wolfsburg In Seven-Goal Bundesliga Thriller, Stuttgart Stun Borussia Dortmund

News 18  

Victor Boniface struck a stoppage-time winner to give Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen a thrilling 4-3 win over Wolfsburg on Sunday, while Borussia Dortmund were outclassed in a 5-1 hammering at Stuttgart. Jonathan Tah headed the hosts ahead from a corner after 32 minutes but Leverkusen’s joy was short-lived, with Wolfsburg’s Sebastiaan Bornauw equalising five minutes later, jumping above Mukiele to …

Can Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga football title from Leverkusen?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga football title from Leverkusen?

Al Jazeera  

The new Bundesliga season begins on Friday with all eyes on Bayern Munich and whether they can rebound to win the title. Bayern Munich kick off their Bundesliga campaign at VfL Wolfsburg this weekend with the spotlight firmly on new manager Vincent Kompany as he looks to guide the club back to the top of German football. Bayern Munich then …

Bundesliga starts with Bayern Munich in unaccustomed role of challenger as Leverkusen begins title defense
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bundesliga starts with Bayern Munich in unaccustomed role of challenger as Leverkusen begins title defense

The Hindu  

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. Xabi Alonso’s team played 53 competitive games …

Leverkusen’s league: Bundesliga starts with Bayern Munich in unaccustomed role of challenger
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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. Leipzig finished fourth thanks in …

Leverkusen's league: Bundesliga starts with Bayern Munich in unaccustomed role of challenger
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League result and final score as Gunners exit after Joshua Kimmich goal
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Bayer Leverkusen win Bundesliga to end Bayern Munich’s 11-year title streak
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bayer Leverkusen win Bundesliga to end Bayern Munich’s 11-year title streak

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 Bayer Leverkusen have won the Bundesliga for the …

Bayern ends 2-game losing streak in Bundesliga to delay Bayer Leverkusen title celebrations
8 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Leverkusen just one win away from Bundesliga title after Bayern collapse in Heidenheim
9 months ago

Leverkusen just one win away from Bundesliga title after Bayern collapse in Heidenheim

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Just one more win. Leverkusen’s ninth consecutive league win stretched its German record unbeaten run to 41 games across all competitions this season. “We’ll stay focused, concentrate on Thursday, then maybe we’ll have something to celebrate on Sunday.” Alonso’s team would almost certainly have won the title even without Bayern’s help. Kleindienst scored the winner in the 79th …

'Anything Can Happen, It's Too Early': Xabi Alonso Shushes Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga Title Talks
9 months ago

'Anything Can Happen, It's Too Early': Xabi Alonso Shushes Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga Title Talks

News 18  

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso insisted Friday it was “still too early” to talk about the Bundesliga title despite his team being 13 points clear at the top of the table. Leverkusen can win their first ever Bundesliga title as early as next week, depending on the results of second-placed reigning champions Bayern Munich. But we’re not talking about the …

Bayer Leverkusen will win Bundesliga to end Bayern Munich’s run - Lahm
9 months, 1 week ago

Bayer Leverkusen will win Bundesliga to end Bayern Munich’s run - Lahm

The Hindu  

Former Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm is convinced Bayer Leverkusen, which is seeking its first Bundesliga title, will end the Bavarian team’s 11-year hegemony this year. Lahm, a 2014 World Cup winner and now tournament director for Euro 2024, has followed leaders Leverkusen’s remarkable unbeaten run this season which has taken them to 70 points, 10 clear of second-placed Bayern. …

Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg to continue march towards the Bundesliga title
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg to continue march towards the Bundesliga title

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. Leverkusen remain on course to end Bayern Munich’s run of 11 successive …

Third-tier Saarbrücken knocks out yet another Bundesliga team to reach German Cup semifinals
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Third-tier Saarbrücken knocks out yet another Bundesliga team to reach German Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

SAARBRÜCKEN, Germany — Third-division Saarbrücken’s German Cup fairytale continued Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach in their rain-delayed quarterfinal. Kai Brünker scored on a counterattack in stoppage time for Saarbrücken to knock out yet another Bundesliga team after a sensational second-round win over Bayern Munich and third-round victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Bayer Leverkusen, the only Bundesliga team remaining …

'Panicky' Bayern Munich held in Freiburg to boost Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga title hopes
10 months, 1 week ago

'Panicky' Bayern Munich held in Freiburg to boost Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga title hopes

Hindustan Times  

Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Friday, an 87th-minute equaliser from Lucas Hoeler giving leaders Bayer Leverkusen a chance to go 10 points clear. Mathys Tel's 35th-minute stunner had cancelled out an impressive opener from Freiburg captain Christian Guenter, before Jamal Musiala's spectacular solo effort looked to have snared the three points for Bayern. Bayern …

Bayern Munich are stuck in a ‘horror film’ – and Tuchel has little chance of escape
10 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 looking to get back to its best against local rival Augsburg
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bayern Munich looking to get back to its best against local rival Augsburg

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Two games without scoring don’t add up to a goal drought, even for Harry Kane. Raphaël Guerreiro’s goal at least cut the gap to leader Bayer Leverkusen to four points, but Leverkusen and coach Xabi Alonso remain in control ahead of their game on Saturday at local rival Borussia Moenchengladbach. Kane was scoreless in back-to-back Bundesliga games …

Bayern Munich 0-1 Werder Bremen: Harry Kane's Bundesliga title hopes hit major blow as champions fall seven points behind leaders Leverkusen - with unused substitute Eric Dier still awaiting his debut
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bayern Munich 0-1 Werder Bremen: Harry Kane's Bundesliga title hopes hit major blow as champions fall seven points behind leaders Leverkusen - with unused substitute Eric Dier still awaiting his debut

Daily Mail  

Harry Kane's hopes of a first career league title were damaged as Bayern Munich slumped to a 1-0 home loss to Werder Bremen on Sunday. A Mitchell Weiser goal on 59 minutes condemned Thomas Tuchel's side to defeat and left them seven points adrift of leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga title race. Bayern Munich fell further behind Bayer Leverkusen …

Bayern Munich Win Game Dedicated to Franz Beckenbauer as Bundesliga Returns
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Bayern Munich Win Game Dedicated to Franz Beckenbauer as Bundesliga Returns

News 18  

Jamal Musiala scored twice and Harry Kane added a late goal as Bayern Munich won 3-0 at home over Hoffenheim on Friday as the club celebrated the life of Franz Beckenbauer. “It’s not easy to find the right words” an emotional Bayern veteran Thomas Mueller said, recognising that playing after the tributes was “a bit strange, of course.” “Not only …

Bayern’s Kimmich, Goretzka doubtful for last league game of the year
1 year ago

Bayern’s Kimmich, Goretzka doubtful for last league game of the year

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka are unlikely to be fit in time for Wednesday’s final Bundesliga game of the year at VfL Wolfsburg, having struggled with the flu in recent days, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Tuesday. It will be very tight.” The Bavarians, who face Lazio in the Champions League last 16 in February, are currently in …

Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart drawn against each other in German Cup quarterfinals
1 year, 1 month ago

Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart drawn against each other in German Cup quarterfinals

Hindustan Times  

Just hours after playing in the Bundesliga on Sunday, Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart were drawn against each other again in the quarterfinals of the German Cup. Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish coach Xabi Alonso talks with his players after the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen Leverkusen will host Stuttgart in the only quarterfinal match involving …

Bundesliga leader Leverkusen out to stretch winning run against Dortmund
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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. …

Bundesliga 2023-24: Leverkusen stretch winning run by beating Union 4-0 to reclaim top spot
1 year, 1 month ago

Bundesliga 2023-24: Leverkusen stretch winning run by beating Union 4-0 to reclaim top spot

The Hindu  

Unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen thundered past embattled Union Berlin 4-0 on Sunday to extend its winning run to 12 matches across all competitions and move back to the top of the Bundesliga with a two-point advantage over Bayern Munich. In-form Alejandro Grimaldo rifled in from outside the box in the 23rd minute to put the host in front, with Leverkusen missing …

Bayern vs Galatasaray: Upamecano and Goretzka ready for Champions League clash, says Tuchel
1 year, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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. …

Bayern Munich’s Neuer prepares for imminent Bundesliga return with eye on Euros
1 year, 2 months ago

Bayern Munich’s Neuer prepares for imminent Bundesliga return with eye on Euros

The Hindu  

There is more at stake for Bayern Munich keeper Manuel Neuer when he makes his possible return to action in the Bundesliga on Saturday against Darmstadt 98 almost a year after injury. He did not travel to Bayern’s Champions League game against Galatasaray in Istanbul on Tuesday to continue training while a rumoured return in the league last week did …

Dortmund still looking limp, Harry Kane’s double and Alonso’s Leverkusen purring
1 year, 4 months ago

Dortmund still looking limp, Harry Kane’s double and Alonso’s Leverkusen purring

New York Times  

If you wanted some kind of positive take, it was probably this: by treating Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bochum and a fourth point from two matches like a minor catastrophe, Borussia Dortmund proved that they are making up some ground on Bayern Munich, in terms of attitude and aspiration at least. Bochum celebrate Kevin Stoger’s opener Dortmund had been hopeful …

Bundesliga Preview: Dortmund gears up to challenge Bayern again after blowing chance for German title
1 year, 4 months ago

Bundesliga Preview: Dortmund gears up to challenge Bayern again after blowing chance for German title

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund has had the summer to brood on how it blew its chance to dethrone Bayern Munich. It was very exciting.” Falling short last season was a disappointing end to a strong Dortmund challenge led by Bellingham and striker Sébastien Haller, who returned from cancer treatment mid-season. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Bayern has signed England captain Harry Kane …

Bundesliga: Dortmund faces ‘brutal’ reality as title dream vanishes
1 year, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: Dortmund faces ‘brutal’ reality as title dream vanishes

The Hindu  

After the most dramatic final Bundesliga matchday in recent memory, Bayern Munich is once again a title winner as Borussia Dortmund goes empty handed. The draw, coupled with Bayern’s last-minute 2-1 win at Cologne, meant Dortmund gave away its best chance in a decade of winning the title. “The next few days will be brutal” said captain Mats Hummels, the …

Bayern Munich deny Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga title on final day drama in German football
1 year, 7 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 …

Bayern Munich seals 11th consecutive Bundesliga title after Mainz holds Dortmund to a draw
1 year, 7 months ago

Bayern Munich seals 11th consecutive Bundesliga title after Mainz holds Dortmund to a draw

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich snatched its 11th consecutive Bundesliga title in dramatic fashion with a final day 2-1 win at Cologne on Saturday courtesy of Jamal Musiala’s 89th minute goal, grabbing the trophy from the hands of rivals Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund had gone into the last game of the season in the top spot but stumbled to a 2-2 against visitors Mainz …

FC Koln 1-2 Bayern Munich Highlights: Bayern defends Bundesliga title despite late drama for Dortmund
1 year, 7 months ago

FC Koln 1-2 Bayern Munich Highlights: Bayern defends Bundesliga title despite late drama for Dortmund

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Bundesliga game between FC Koln and Bayern Munich, being played at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany. Confirmed starting lineups: Bayern Munich: Sommer - Pavard, Upamecano, de Ligt, Mazraoui, Kimmich, Gravenberch, Sane, Müller, Coman, Gnabry FC Koln: Schwabe - Schmitz, Hubers, Martel, Ljubicic, Kainz, Hector, Chabot, Selke, Skhiri, Maina Match Preview The closest Bundesliga title …

Dortmund 2-2 Mainz Highlights: Bayern wins Bundesliga title despite BVB getting level on points
1 year, 7 months ago

Dortmund 2-2 Mainz Highlights: Bayern wins Bundesliga title despite BVB getting level on points

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund, being played at the St. Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. Confirmed starting lineups: Borussia Dortmund: Kobel - Haller, Gurreiro, Hummels, Wolf, Brandt, Malen, Can, Sule, Ryerson, Adeyemi HSV Mainz: Dahmen - Aaron, Stach, Lee, Barreiro, Onisiwo, Bell, Caci, Fernandes, Hanche-Olsen, Kohr Match Preview The closest Bundesliga title race for …

Can Borussia Dortmund end Bayern Munich’s decade-long monopoly?
1 year, 7 months ago

Can Borussia Dortmund end Bayern Munich’s decade-long monopoly?

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund enters matchday 34 of this season’s Bundesliga in a position to do what no team across the length and breadth of Germany has managed over the last 10 years: prevent Bayern Munich from winning the title. With the exception of the 2018-19 season, when the Bavarian powerhouse beat Dortmund by two points, Bundesliga title races simply haven’t been …

Bundesliga set for final-day drama as Borussia Dortmund need win to beat Bayern Munich to title
1 year, 7 months ago

Bundesliga set for final-day drama as Borussia Dortmund need win to beat Bayern Munich to title

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 The stage is set in Dortmund for the …

Dortmund ready to lift Bundesliga trophy, Bayern hopes for dramatic twist
1 year, 7 months ago

Dortmund ready to lift Bundesliga trophy, Bayern hopes for dramatic twist

The Hindu  

The stage is set in Dortmund for the most dramatic Bundesliga finale in more than a decade with Borussia fans desperate to see the team win their first league title in 11 years on Saturday against visitors Mainz 05. Dortmund is two points clear of Bayern Munich going into the last game and knows that a draw or even defeat …

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