Germany: 2. Bundesliga
Merkur Spiel-Arena
FT
3 - 1
(2 - 0)
Düsseldorf
Elversberg
⚽ C. Itten (43), ⚽ C. Itten (51), ⚽ T. Oberdorf (90)
⚽ F. Le Joncour (25)
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By Eskender Tamrat@eskeFussball

Confirmed 2. Bundesliga Lineups: Fortuna Düsseldorf vs. SV Elversberg

Here are the confirmed starting XIs for 2. Bundesliga clash between relegation-threatened Fortuna Düsseldorf and promotion hopefuls Elversberg.
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Fortuna Düsseldorf and Elversberg will lock horns with different objectives on Sunday afternoon. Elversberg could get within a point of a Bundesliga promotion, while the hosts need a positive result to at least finish in the relegation playoff spot.

Here are how the two teams will start the game at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

Confirmed Lineups

Fortuna: Kastenmeier ©; Zimmermann, Oberdorf, Egouli, Lenz; Alexandropoulos, Breithaupt; Iyoha, Appelkamp, Ljubicic; Itten

Elversberg: Kristof; Gyamerah, Le Joncour ©, Rohr, Günther; Condé, Poreba; Petkov, Pherai, Zimmerschied; Mokwa

Bundesliga news

Transfer Mainz 05Official: Danny Da Costa signs new contract until 2027 with Mainz
Hamburger SVMiro Muheim back in HSV team training as Capaldo and Glatzel miss out
2. Bundesliga Fortuna DüsseldorfOfficial: Elias Egouli extends with Fortuna Düsseldorf until 2029
Rumor RB LeipzigRB Leipzig not against cashing in on French centre-half duo this summer
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Rumor Bayern MunichPremier League giant to rival Bayern Munich for Newcastle's Gordon
Rumor SC Freiburg & 1.FC NürnbergYilmaz set for contract extension at Freiburg after Nürnberg loan ends
Rumor German National TeamNagelsmann expected to have included Neuer in provisional 55-man World Cup squad
Rumor Borussia Mönchengladbach & SC KarlsruherGladbach on the verge of capturing Karlsruhe left-back David Herold
Rumor Schalke 04Schalke to profit from Rodrigo Zalazar's move to Sporting Lisbon
Bayern Munich & German National TeamDFB chief Andreas Rettig hits back at Uli Hoeneß' criticism of Nagelsmann
Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt boss blasts decision to omit Hugo Larsson from Sweden's World Cup squad
Rumor Borussia DortmundAtlético Madrid leading the race for out-of-contract Dortmund star Julian Brandt

Table

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Match days

Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster slams his players after Freiburg’s reality check
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 33
Post-match reaction Union BerlinMarie-Louise Eta insists players deserve spotlight after her maiden victory
Post-match reaction KölnMarius Bülter shares disappointment after Köln’s defeat in last home game
Post-match reaction FC Bayern, WolfsburgKompany and Urbig understand Belocian’s unsportsmanlike act
Post-match reaction KölnKöln delay decision on permanent coach as Wagner impresses Kessler
Post-match reaction HeidenheimSchmidt praises Ramaj’s team spirit as Feller “happy to play”
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany criticizes versatile Bayern youngster
Post-match reaction KölnMan City loanee missed Köln’s last home game with disciplinary measure
Post-match reaction HeidenheimFrank Schmidt believes in Heidenheim’s chances of survival
Post-match reaction HeidenheimJan Schöppner: “Nobody believed in us anymore”
Post-match reaction Hamburger SVTottenham loanee Luka Vušković “99.9 percent” sure he’ll leave HSV
Match report Mainz 05, Union BerlinLate goals hand Marie-Louise Eta’s first Bundesliga win in Mainz
Match report Köln , HeidenheimSchöppner and Ibrahimović keep Heidenheim’s survival hopes alive in Köln
Mainz 05, Union BerlinConfirmed Lineups: Mainz 05 vs. Union Berlin
Match report HSV & FreiburgVušković’s fairytale farewell helps HSV beat Europa League finalist Freiburg
Köln, HeidenheimConfirmed Lineups: Köln vs. Heidenheim
HSV & FreiburgConfirmed lineups: HSV vs. SC Freiburg
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Urbig earns plaudits after standout display in Wolfsburg
Match report WOLFSBURG & BAYERNOlise curler seals hard-fought Bayern victory in Wolfsburg
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig Schlager “over the moon” as Leipzig seal Champions League return
Post-match reaction Bayer Leverkusen Robert Andrich blasts Leverkusen display: “It wasn’t enough from anyone”
Post-match reaction SV Werder Bremen “It’s childish” - Friedl fumes after Werder’s defeat in Sinsheim
Match report VfB Stuttgart & Bayer Leverkusen Stuttgart take huge step towards the Champions League by downing Leverkusen
Match report TSG Hoffenheim & Werder BremenHoffenheim edge past Werder to set up blockbuster final day in race for the top-four

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyWatch: Matchday 33 Fantasy Bundesliga show
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 33
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 33
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 33
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League semi-final second-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League semi-final first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final second-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 27

German Teams in Europe

Champions LeagueBundesliga arbiter Daniel Siebert to referee 2026 Champions League final
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgIgor Matanović: “It was 34,000 against 11 today”
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgTearful Schuster hails Freiburg fans after historic night
BundesligaOfficial: Spain beat Germany for extra Champions League spot
Match report SC FreiburgFreiburg reach first-ever European final with perfect home record
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. SC Braga
FC Bayern"He spoke with the Portuguese players..." – Bayern boss raises concerns over refereeing after controversial calls
Post-match reaction FC BayernHarry Kane reflects on "tough" Champions League exit to PSG
Post-match reaction FC BayernBayern CEO questions referee João Pinheiro after Champions League exit against PSG
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKimmich and Tah "still believe this team can win the Champions League"
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany on controversial refereeing decisions: “Nothing went our way”
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichEnrique, Neves & Kvaratskhelia label Bayern test "the hardest one of the season"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichLaimer frustrated by "really strange" refereeing calls against PSG
FC BayernPSG defender named UEFA Player of the Match as Bayern crash out of the Champions League
Post-match reaction FC BayernManuel Neuer: "We didn't have the killer instinct in attack"
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: How the German champions fared at Allianz Arena
Match report Bayern MunichDembélé delivers for PSG as Bayern's Champions League dreams evaporate
Bayern MunichThomas Müller urges Bayern fans to make "the best football atmosphere" against PSG
Bayern MunichConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Bayern MunichCrowd trouble on U-Bahn arises in Munich prior to Bayern-PSG duel
Preview SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs. SC Braga preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayern MunichMunich evokes "great memories" for Luis Enrique and reigning champions PSG
Bayern MunichSalihamidžić and Rummenigge "firmly believe" Bayern see off PSG
Bayern MunichKompany on PSG rematch: "I think the fans believe we can do it"
Bayern MunichTah feels "it makes no sense" for Bayern to adopt defensive approach to beat PSG

DFB-Pokal

Bayern Munich & VfB StuttgartFreund and Wohlgemuth look ahead to "difficult" Bayern-Stuttgart Pokal final
DFB-PokalGerman Football Association announce referee for DFB-Pokal final between Bayern and Stuttgart
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster on Freiburg's cruel Pokal exit: “It is tough to take"
Post-match reaction StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß: “I’m super happy”
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartUndav and Stiller on "dramatic" cup semi-final triumph over Freiburg
Match report Stuttgart, FreiburgStuttgart reach DFB-Pokal final after extra-time victory over Freiburg
Stuttgart, FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. SC Freiburg
Post-match reaction Bayern Munich"It's looking good" – Neuer hints at positive contract talks after Pokal semi-final triumph
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKompany on the "tremendous gift" of guiding Bayern back to a Berlin cup final
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKane on semi-final success: “It was a top performance from start to finish"
Match report Bayern Munich & Bayer LeverkusenKane and Diaz strike to secure Bayern's Pokal final ticket as Leverkusen bow out
Bayern Munich & Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
Preview VfB Stuttgart, SC FreiburgVfB Stuttgart vs. SC Freiburg DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayer LeverkusenHjulmand on semi-final with Bayern: "We need to be very precise and sharp"
VfB StuttgartStuttgart defender set to miss DFB-Pokal semi-final after injury setback
Preview Bayern Munich & Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayern MunichKane fired up for Pokal semi-final: "It's been too long since our club won this competition"
DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal semi-final draw confirmed
Match report RB Leipzig"It's absolutely insane" – Ole Werner livid at refereeing call in Munich
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKimmich content with "dominant" second-half in cup win over Leipzig
Match report Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigSecond-half blitz of Leipzig secures Pokal semi-final berth for Bayern
Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig
Match report SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCFlorian Müller the hero as Freiburg end Hertha's Pokal dreams on penalties
RB Leipzig“We’ve seen that they’re vulnerable" – Raum ahead of Pokal quarter-final
SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCConfirmed lineups: Hertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg

German National Team

Rumor German National TeamNagelsmann expected to have included Neuer in provisional 55-man World Cup squad
Bayern Munich & German National TeamDFB chief Andreas Rettig hits back at Uli Hoeneß' criticism of Nagelsmann
FC BayernBayern youngster switches international allegiance from Germany to Croatia
Germany National Team & FC Bayern "This is unacceptable": Hoeneß steps up criticism of Nagelsmann
GermanyBastian Schweinsteiger picks his Germany World Cup XI
GermanyBastian Schweinsteiger: Wirtz and Musiala are Germany's Ribéry and Robben
GermanyJulian Nagelsmann pushes back Germany World Cup squad announcement
Rumor German National TeamConcern for Germany as Havertz limps off for Arsenal with World Cup looming
Rumor German National TeamGermany seriously considering a bid to host the 2038 or 2042 World Cup
Bayern Munich & German National TeamSerge Gnabry confirms 2026 World Cup dream is over through injury
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany
FC Bayern“It could have been his last chance” – Bayern boss expects Gnabry to miss World Cup after injury setback
FC Bayern & Germany"I feel very sorry for Serge" – Nagelsmann comments on Gnabry's serious injury
Match report Germany WWomen's World Cup Qualifiers: Austria end Germany's perfect start
Preview Germany WWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Austria vs. Germany
GermanyNagelsmann confirms ongoing contact with Neuer amid Germany comeback talk
Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen youngster reflects on choice between Germany and United States
Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown opens up on turning down USMNT for Germany
FC BayernBayern president Herbert Hainer fires back at Oliver Kahn over Musiala World Cup statement
Preview Germany WomenWomen's World Cup Qualifiers preview: Germany vs. Austria
FC Bayern“I definitely want to go to the World Cup” – Musiala responds to Kahn's controversial advice
FC BayernOliver Kahn advises Jamal Musiala to skip the World Cup
Rumor Bayern Munich & German National Team"He belongs in the national team" – Lothar Matthäus on Manuel Neuer
Post-match reaction FC BayernJonathan Tah delighted with "special" Bayern win at the Bernabéu
VfB Stuttgart & Germany"Deniz delivers the answers on the pitch" – Sebastian Hoeneß joins debate over Undav's Germany role

Long reads

Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: How the German champions fared at Allianz Arena
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Editor's pick Hertha BSCWhy 16-year-old Hertha prodigy Kennet Eichhorn is attracting interest from Bayern, Dortmund and other top clubs
Analysis/Commentary Jens StageJens Stage continues to deliver for Werder Bremen
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Allianz Arena
Editor's pick BUNDESLIGA Bundesliga Relegation Calendar: Which bottom side has the hardest run-in?
Editor's pick 1. FC Union BerlinWho is Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin’s new interim head coach and the first woman to lead a men’s Bundesliga team?
Analysis/Commentary Salim MusahShould Salim Musah get to start for Werder Bremen?
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund expand global footprint with "World Street Series" initiative
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Bernabeu
Editor's pick Werder Bremen"Momentum is going our way" – Daniel Thioune and Werder heading in the right direction
Editor's pick RB Leipzig Antonio Nusa: A growing influence in Leipzig
Editor's pick Werder Bremen Leonardo Bittencourt reflects on dual nationality and his final few months with Werder Bremen
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings: How Julian Nagelsmann's side fared against Switzerland
Analysis/Commentary GERMANYWho missed out for Germany's March internationals?
Analysis/Commentary Ermedin Demirović Opinion: Ermedin Demirović needs to be better for Bosnia-Herzegovina
Analysis/Commentary RB LeipzigOvercoming it all – Yan Diomande's tricky path to Bundesliga stardom
Editor's pick Borussia DortmundWho is Nils-Ole Book, Borussia Dortmund's new sporting director?
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund​EXCLUSIVE: "We weren’t doing a good enough job" – Dortmund boss reveals how Club World Cup eye-opener forced a strategy shift
Editor's pick FC BayernWho is Leonard Prescott? 16-year-old goalkeeper could make Bayern debut against Atalanta in Champions League
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Julian Brandt’s Borussia Dortmund stay has been a mixed bag

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany
Exclusive interview FC Bayern“Not a topic for me” – Philipp Lahm not considering Bayern management role
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: “The decisive phase is coming now” – Philipp Lahm on Bayern’s bid for a historic treble after Bundesliga title win
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund​EXCLUSIVE: "We weren’t doing a good enough job" – Dortmund boss reveals how Club World Cup eye-opener forced a strategy shift
Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klinsmann hails Harry Kane as "fantastic" and "the best ambassador you could wish for"
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: USMNT and Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks names favorite club and childhood football idols
Exclusive interview Bundesliga"It's clear we need to change something" – How Jürgen Klopp recently hinted at plans for German U21 league
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigMarcel Schäfer interview: How "god-given talent" Jürgen Klopp is helping RB Leipzig close deals for new players
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum on Rômulo vs. Šeško: How RB Leipzig’s new striker has changed their game
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp discusses potential return to coaching amid Real Madrid links
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigRômulo laments Leipzig’s inefficiency in front of goal after Bayern defeat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigGulacsi on Leipzig's 1-5 defeat to Bayern: "The game was a lot more equal than the result shows"

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