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FC Bayern
Schalke 04
⚽ S. Gnabry (4), ⚽ L. Goretzka (19), ⚽ R. Lewandowski (31), ⚽ S. Gnabry (47), ⚽ S. Gnabry (59), ⚽ T. Müller (69), ⚽ L. Sané (71), ⚽ J. Musiala (81)
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FC Bayern
Champions League
Paris SG 0 - 1 FC Bayern
1Manuel Neuer
32Joshua Kimmich
17Jérôme Boateng ☛ (25)
27David Alaba
19Alphonso Davies (28)
18Leon Goretzka
6Thiago Alcântara ☛ (86)
22Serge Gnabry (52), ☛ (68)
25Thomas Müller (90)
29Kingsley Coman ⚽ (59), ☛ (68)
9Robert Lewandowski
 
Bench
2Á. Odriozola
4Niklas Süle ☚ (25), (56)
5Benjamin Pavard
8Javi Martínez
10Philippe Coutinho ☚ (68)
11Mickaël Cuisance
14Ivan Perišić ☚ (68)
21Lucas Hernández
24Corentin Tolisso ☚ (86)
26Sven Ulreich
35Joshua Zirkzee
39Ron-Torben Hoffmann
Schalke 04
Bundesliga
Freiburg 4 - 0 Schalke 04
35Alexander Nübel
31Timo Becker ☛ (46)
4Ozan Kabak ☛ (46)
24Bastian Oczipka
3Juan Miranda
18Daniel Caligiuri
28Alessandro Schöpf
2Weston McKennie
40Can Bozdogan
14Rabbi Matondo
15Ahmed Kutucu ☛ (46)
 
Bench
9Benito Raman ☚ (46)
11Michael Gregoritsch
16Nassim Boujellab ☚ (46)
23Marcus Schubert
33Malick Thiaw ☚ (46)
34Michael Langer
37Münir Mercan
43Jonas Hofmann

Bundesliga news

2. Bundesliga Schalke 04Schalke eager to sign Anderlecht loanee N'Diaye on a permanent basis
Transfer Bayern MunichOfficial: Bayern secure youth talent Cardozo on long-term deal
Transfer VfL Wolfsburg Official: VfL Wolfsburg extend contract of Pavao Pervan
FC BayernAleksandar Pavlovic comments on Bayern future following Man United and Man City links
Eintracht Frankfurt & GermanyRobin Koch: "The World Cup is a huge goal"
Bundesliga Six candidates for Bundesliga Player of the Month award for February revealed
FC St. PauliSt. Pauli provide injury update on centre-back after forced substitution against Hoffenheim
Rumor Schalke 04New Schalke contract looms for Edin Dzeko
Rumor Hamburger SVHow Hamburger SV could sign Fabio Vieira permanently from Arsenal
1. FC KölnLukas Kwasniok given ultimatum by 1. FC Köln amid poor run of form
RB LeipzigMaarten Vandevoordt plays down exit links as he eyes No. 1 role at RB Leipzig
TSG Hoffenheim"Everything is possible" – Hoffenheim's Wouter Burger hopeful of Dutch World Cup spot
Rumor FC BayernReport: Manuel Neuer "50-50" on extending Bayern contract or retiring this summer

Table

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Match days

Preview Hamburger SV & Bayer Leverkusen Hamburger SV vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Both sides looking to regain momentum
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 25
FC BayernUncertainty remains over Neuer’s fitness ahead of Bayern's clash with Gladbach
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 24
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigOle Werner applauds RB Leipzig’s performance after first comeback victory
Post-match reaction HSVMerlin Polzin: “It simply wasn't a good game from us”
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigRômulo thanks teammates after ending mini-drought
Post-match reaction Eintracht FrankfurtAlbert Riera calls for improvement despite Frankfurt’s victory
Post-match reaction Eintracht FrankfurtFarès Chaïbi targets starting berth after supersub display
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster rues missed chances in Freiburg’s defeat to Frankfurt
Match report HSV, RB LeipzigRômulo and Diomande lead RB Leipzig to victory in Hamburg
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart"I saw a lot of attacking flair" – Hoeneß and Leweling thrilled with 4-0 win
Post-match reaction VfL Wolfsburg Gerhardt livid after latest Wolfsburg loss: “The club isn't looking good right now"
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt, SC Freiburg Supersub Chaïbi sends Frankfurt above Freiburg
HSV, RB Leipzig Confirmed Lineups: Hamburger SV vs. RB Leipzig
Match report VfB STUTTGART & WOLFSBURGUndav-Leweling duo boost Stuttgart's Champions League dreams vs Wolfsburg
Other FRANKFURT & FREIBURGConfirmed Lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Freiburg
VFB STUTTGART & WOLFSBURGConfirmed Lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs VfL Wolfsburg
Post-match reaction BVB & FC BayernKimmich, Kane and Kobel reflect on intense "Klassiker"
Post-match reaction BVB & FC BayernKovač: “Bayern’s brilliance decided the Klassiker, but we gave everything”
Post-match reaction BVB & FC BayernKompany praises Bayern character: "This was a great advertisement for the Bundesliga!"
Post-match reaction BVB & FC BayernSchlotterbeck: "There's nothing to blame us for"
Post-match reaction FC Bayern MunichTah: “Mentality and team spirit secured our important win”
BVB & FC BayernWhy Bayern’s Ultras are missing for "Der Klassiker" in Dortmund
BVB & FC BayernBecause of Ramadan: Kovač rests Guirassy and Bensebaini for the "Klassiker"

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for return legs of knockout play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football Dortmund & LeverkusenChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for knockout phase play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 22
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 22
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 21
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 21
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League Matchday 8 predicted lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 19
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 19
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 19
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 7
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 18
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 18
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 17
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 17

German Teams in Europe

Mainz 05UEFA Conference League round of 16 draw: Mainz discover opponents
Stuttgart & FreiburgEuropa League round of 16 draw: Stuttgart and Freiburg learn opponents
FC Bayern & Bayer LeverkusenChampions League round of 16 draw: Bayern and Leverkusen discover opponents
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart“I don’t even want to look at the VAR situations!" - Ermedin Demirović
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart“It’s just nonsense!”: Undav launches furious VAR criticism after Stuttgart advance
Match report VfB StuttgartCeltic win on the night, but dominant Stuttgart seal Europa League progress on aggregate
VfB StuttgartConfirmed Europa League lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Celtic
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundNico Schlotterbeck’s red card: Defender questions decision, Kovac suspects referee’s reasoning
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundNiko Kovac on Dortmund's Champions League exit: "We didn't play a good game"
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundEmre Can laments individual mistakes after Dortmund's Champions League elimination
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund"I'm incredibly sorry" – Kobel takes blame for decisive penalty in Dortmund’s Champions League exit
Match report Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund crash out of Champions League in Bergamo
Borussia DortmundConfirmed Lineups: Atalanta BC vs. Borussia Dortmund
Preview VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart vs. Celtic F.C. Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
VfB StuttgartHoeneß issues positive update on Stiller ahead of Celtic rematch
Bayer 04 LeverkusenLeverkusen hoping to face Arsenal, not Bayern, in Champions League round of 16
Post-match reaction Bayer Leverkusen"Not good enough" – Hjulmand demands more despite Leverkusen advancing
Post-match reaction Bayer Leverkusen"We achieved our goal" – Leverkusen stars react to round of 16 progression
Match report Bayer LeverkusenScoreless second-leg sees Leverkusen beyond Olympiacos into last-16 stage
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Olympiacos
Borussia DortmundDortmund fan groups boycott Atalanta rematch after "incomprehensible" police checks
Borussia DortmundSchlotterbeck and Can included in Dortmund squad for trip to Bergamo
Borussia DortmundSchlotterbeck and Can join Dortmund’s last training before Atalanta showdown
Borussia DortmundLothar Matthäus: Atalanta clash “clearly more important” than Bayern encounter for Dortmund
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for return legs of knockout play-offs

DFB-Pokal

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
RB LeipzigHenrichs primed for Bayern test: "We have to be vigilant throughout the entire match"
Preview Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigBayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
RB Leipzig“We have nothing to lose” – RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner ahead of Wednesday’s cup clash with Bayern
FC BayernKompany confirms Neuer start, provides squad update ahead of Leipzig clash
Preview SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCHertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC Bayern & RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal clash between Bayern and RB Leipzig set to go ahead despite transport strike
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielMarcel Rapp: “We lacked counter-attacking opportunities”
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielGoalscorers applaud Stuttgart’s fightback in cup win
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielSebastian Hoeneß: “We deserved the victory”
Match report VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielUndav sends Stuttgart into Pokal semis in Kiel
Holstein Kiel, VfB StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: Holstein Kiel vs. VfB Stuttgart
Preview DFB-PokalHolstein Kiel vs. Stuttgart DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC St. PauliBlessin reacts to quarter-final defeat: “It’s a shame because there was more in it for us today”
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenAndrich: “St. Pauli didn’t have the quality today”
Match report Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliLeverkusen cruise past St. Pauli to reach third-straight DFB-Pokal semi-finals
Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliConfirmed DFB-Pokal quarter-final lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. St Pauli
Preview Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. Pauli Bayer Leverkusen vs. St. Pauli DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups

German National Team

Eintracht Frankfurt & GermanyRobin Koch: "The World Cup is a huge goal"
Match report Germany WomenGermany Women 5-0 Slovenia Women: DFB-Frauen open Women’s World Cup qualifiers in style
Germany WConfirmed Women's World Cup Qualifiers Lineups: Germany vs. Slovenia
Preview Germany WomenWomen's World Cup qualifier preview: Germany vs. Slovenia
Mainz & GermanyInjury setback puts Nadiem Amiri’s World Cup spot in increased doubt
GermanyNagelsmann discusses Germany’s goalkeeping situation
GermanyNagelsmann expects Goretzka to play key role at World Cup
GermanyNagelsmann backs Woltemade as he lowers expectations
Germany, FC BayernNagelsmann confirms Musiala and Havertz’s return for March friendlies
Germany, FC BayernNagelsmann expects more from trio of youngsters
GermanyNagelsmann hints at surprise snubs as he casts doubt over Stach
German National Team"It achieves nothing" – Völler strongly against 2026 World Cup boycott talks
FC BayernLennart Karl hopeful of World Cup call-up
FC BayernJamal Musiala sets sights on March return to German national team
RB LeipzigBenjamin Henrichs targets World Cup spot and Champions League qualification
Rumor Bayern Munich & German National TeamNeuer's absence to open up World Cup possibilities for Urbig?
German national teamNagelsmann speaks out on Germany’s goalkeeper battle ahead of World Cup
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
RB LeipzigBrajan Gruda targets German World Cup spot after Bundesliga return
VfB Stuttgart"If he keeps this up, you can't leave him out" – Hoeneß backs in-form Undav for World Cup call-up
German National TeamNagelsmann on "incredibly bitter" injury setback for Ter Stegen
German national teamMarc-André ter Stegen hit by new injury setback
Rumor German National TeamEl Mala's World Cup hopes dwindling after choppy run of form
German National TeamPaul Wanner denies Austria switch ahead of Champions League clash with Bayern
Rumor German national teamFormer Bayern prodigy Paul Wanner opts to represent Austria over Germany

Long reads

Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Analysis/Commentary Bremen & FC BayernHow can Werder Bremen spring a surprise against Bayern Munich?
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Nico Schlotterbeck’s title ambition exposes Dortmund’s problem
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Analysis/Commentary BremenSamuel Mbangula steps up for Werder Bremen
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga team of the season so far
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundTensions at Dortmund increase among players and leadership
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 Searching for stability: Mainz’s new chapter under Urs Fischer
Analysis/Commentary Bremen SteffenWerder Bremen: Horst Steffen needs to change
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundSerhou Guirassy’s uncertain future: Should Dortmund offload their star striker?
Analysis/Commentary FC AugsburgFC Augsburg: Awakening meets mounting pressure - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernFC Bayern: The Unbeatables - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary 1.FC Köln1.FC Köln: Where things stand for Effzeh at the break
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 1. FSV Mainz 05: In dire need of a spark
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenAre Werder Bremen doing well?
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MonchengladbachBorussia Mönchengladbach: Where things stand for the Foals at the break
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund: Where things stand for BVB at the break
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund player ratings vs FC Copenhagen
Analysis/Commentary BonifaceWhy Werder Bremen must give Victor Boniface a chance
Editor's pick FC BayernBayern's strategy to keep Harry Kane beyond the summer revealed

Exclusive interviews

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"
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum in "no hurry" to extend Leipzig contract, reveals thoughts of future MLS move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigOrban reflects on match-winning strike and Leipzig's performance in win over Freiburg
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundDortmund boss Kehl praises Jobe Bellingham for bouncing back after Bayern error
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenRolfes critical of Leverkusen’s first-half display in Copenhagen draw
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenTapsoba "happy" with one point in Copenhagen after early setback: “Everybody was sleeping”
Exclusive interview VfL WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Mads Roerslev opens up on injury struggles, Wolfsburg loan so far, future and more
Interview BundesligaEXCLUSIVE: Michael Owen talks Kane, Musiala, Sancho and looks back on famous hat-trick against Germany
Editor's pick Bundesliga & DFBEXCLUSIVE: Dietmar Hamann on the Bundesliga title fight, Der Klassiker and Nagelsmann's start as Germany coach
Editor's pick MainzEXCLUSIVE: Danny da Costa rules out future coaching job
Interview Bayer LeverkusenEXCLUSIVE: Edmond Tapsoba on England links, his role models and Leverkusen's struggles this season
Interview Bundesliga InterviewEXCLUSIVE: From infancy to Eisernen - An Interview with Union Berlin’s rising star Laurenz Dehl

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