FC Köln - Leverkusen

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FC Köln
Leverkusen
⚽ B. Schmitz (30)
⚽ N. Amiri (65), ⚽ M. Diaby (71)
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FC Köln
20Marvin Schwäbe
2Benno Schmitz ⚽ (30), ☛ (61)
5Nikola Soldo
15Luca Kilian
14Jonas Hector
28Ellyes Skhiri
6Eric Martel
37Linton Maina ☛ (74)
8Denis Huseinbasic
11Florian Kainz ☛ (74)
23Sargis Adamyan ☛ (80)
 
Bench
1Timo Horn
3Kristian Pedersen
17Kingsley Schindler ☚ (61)
18Ondrej Duda ☚ (80)
21Steffen Tigges ☚ (74)
24Julian Chabot
29Jan Thielmann ☚ (74), (84)
47Mathias Olesen
48Georg Strauch
Leverkusen
1Lukáš Hradecky
4Jonathan Tah ☛ (59)
12Edmond Tapsoba
3Piero Hincapié
30Jeremie Frimpong ☛ (90)
25Exequiel Palacios ☛ (59)
8Robert Andrich (84)
5Mitchel Bakker
19Moussa Diaby ⚽ (71)
23Adam Hložek ☛ (59)
17Callum Hudson-Odoi ☛ (85)
 
Bench
6Kossonou Odilon ☚ (59)
10Kerem Demirbay ☚ (85), (89)
11Nadiem Amiri ☚ (59), ⚽ (65)
21Amine Adli ☚ (59)
24Timothy Fosu-Mensah ☚ (90)
32Ayman Azhil
36Niklas Lomb
38Karim Bellarabi
40Andrey Lunev

Bundesliga news

Preview Freiburg & GladbachSC Freiburg vs. Borussia M'Gladbach preview: Hosts aim to extend strong home run against struggling guests
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga Topspiel preview: FC Schalke 04 vs. 1. FC Magdeburg
Preview WOLFSBURG & AUGSBURGVfL Wolfsburg vs. FC Augsburg preview: Five points separate two bottom-half sides
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Urs Fischer: “Every point can help us in the end”
Post-match reaction HSVPolzin happy with HSV’s draw against Mainz
Match report Mainz, HSVHSV extend unbeaten run with draw in Mainz
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga: Bochum’s run of draws continues against Nürnberg
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga: Fürth show signs of life with crucial win over Arminia Bielefeld
Mainz & HSVConfirmed lineups: Mainz 05 vs. Hamburger SV
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga Preview: Karlsruher SC vs. Holstein Kiel
Preview Union & LeverkusenUnion Berlin vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Die Werkself out to continue red-hot form
Borussia DortmundDortmund give fans green light as Atalanta cut strict second-leg ticketing plans
Preview Köln & Hoffenheim1. FC Köln vs TSG Hoffenheim preview: Hosts looking to upset high-flying Hoffenheim

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Match days

Preview Freiburg & GladbachSC Freiburg vs. Borussia M'Gladbach preview: Hosts aim to extend strong home run against struggling guests
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Urs Fischer: “Every point can help us in the end”
Post-match reaction HSVPolzin happy with HSV’s draw against Mainz
Match report Mainz, HSVHSV extend unbeaten run with draw in Mainz
Mainz & HSVConfirmed lineups: Mainz 05 vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln & Hoffenheim1. FC Köln vs TSG Hoffenheim preview: Hosts looking to upset high-flying Hoffenheim
Preview Borussia Dortmund & RB LeipzigRB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Hosts eager to claw back lost ground
FC BayernBayern work hard to ensure Frankfurt match can take place after heavy snowfall
Bayer 04 Leverkusen"We have an idea" – Hjulmands hints at possible changes for Union Berlin clash
Werder BremenWerder Bremen to face St. Pauli without Coulibaly
Preview FC Bayern, Eintracht FrankfurtFC Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: League leaders host Riera's troops
FC Bayern"You have the BVB game in mind, but we don't" – Kompany keeps focus on Frankfurt with 'Der Klassiker' looming
Preview 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs. Hamburger SV Mainz 05 vs. Hamburger SV preview: HSV chasing third straight win
Borussia DortmundNiko Kovac provides injury update on Nico Schlotterbeck ahead of RB Leipzig clash
Bayer 04 LeverkusenHjulmand indicates rotation amid hectic Leverkusen schedule
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 23
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 22
RB LeipzigRB Leipzig bosses rue penalty call, say referees keep calling to apologise
Post-match reaction FC Augsburg Manuel Baum: “The three points are the priority”
Match report RB Leipzig & VfL Wolfsburg Late Gruda strike rescues a point for Leipzig against Wolfsburg
Match report FC Augsburg & 1. FC Heidenheim Late Claude-Maurice penalty breaks Heidenheim hearts
RB Leipzig & VfL Wolfsburg Confirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. Wolfsburg
FC Augsburg & 1. FC Heidenheim Confirmed lineups: Augsburg vs. Heidenheim
Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia MönchengladbachEugen Polanski: “I’m extremely disappointed”
Post-match reaction HSV, Union BerlinPolzin shares his delight after HSV's special win

Fantasy Football

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
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 17
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 16
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 16
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 15
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 15

German Teams in Europe

Borussia DortmundDortmund give fans green light as Atalanta cut strict second-leg ticketing plans
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartMartin O'Neill reacts after Stuttgart defeat in his 1,000th game
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß applauds Stuttgart’s efficiency
UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueUEFA Women’s Champions League: Manchester United progress to face Bayern in the quarters
Match report VfB StuttgartEl Khannouss shines as Stuttgart win at Celtic Park
Match report UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueUEFA Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg book quarter-final spot with win over Juventus
VfB StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: Celtic F.C. vs. VfB Stuttgart
UEFA Women’s Europa CupUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Frankfurt set up semi-final clash with Häcken
UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: Juventus vs. Wolfsburg
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenTwo-goal hero Schick reflects on win over Olympiacos
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenHjulmand "looking forward" to second leg after successful night in Piraeus
Match report Bayer LeverkusenSchick double gifts Leverkusen first-leg advantage over Olympiacos
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Preview Bayer 04 LeverkusenOlympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview UEFA Women's Champions LeagueUEFA Women's Champions League Preview: Juventus vs. Wolfsburg
Preview UEFA Women's Europa CupUEFA Women's Europa Cup Preview: Nordsjælland vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovač sings praises of Anton and his "hard-working" BVB side
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundBrandt "satisfied" with win over Atalanta, Guirassy pays tribute to late niece
Preview VfB StuttgartCeltic F.C. vs. VfB Stuttgart Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Match report Borussia DortmundGuirassy guides Dortmund to first-leg triumph over Atalanta
Borussia DortmundConfirmed lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta BC
Borussia DortmundDortmund hit back at Atalanta over strict ticketing stance for second-leg tie
Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund's squad to face Atalanta revealed
Preview Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund vs. Atalanta BC Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Borussia DortmundNiko Kovac discusses options to replace injured centre-backs against Atalanta

DFB-Pokal

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
Union Berlin & FC Bayern Union Berlin 2–3 Bayern Munich – DFB-Pokal Highlights

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
Rumor German national teamTer Stegen could boost World Cup hopes with January transfer to Girona
1. FC KölnGermany and Köln legend believes Said El Mala could "become a truly special player"
Transfer GermanyFüllkrug completes AC Milan medical ahead of loan move
Germany & FC BayernKarl backed for Germany World Cup squad by his agent Michael Ballack
FC Bayern"Why should he need time?" – Franck Ribery on Lennart Karl's World Cup chances
German national team"Not a super easy group, but a manageable one" – Nagelsmann reflects on Germany's World Cup draw
GermanyWho are Germany’s World Cup 2026 opponents?
Germany2026 World Cup Draw: Germany grouped with Curaçao, Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador
German national teamGermany to face United States ahead of 2026 World Cup
Match report Germany WUEFA Women's Nations League Final: Spain 3-0 Germany
Germany WConfirmed UEFA Women’s Nations League Final Lineups: Spain vs. Germany
Preview Germany WUEFA Women’s Nations League Final Preview: Spain vs. Germany
Match report Germany WUEFA Women's Nations League Final First-Leg: Germany 0-0 Spain
Germany WConfirmed UEFA Women's Nations League Lineups: Germany vs. Spain

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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