Leverkusen - Darmstadt

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Leverkusen
Darmstadt
⚽ V. Boniface (21), ⚽ E. Palacios (49), ⚽ V. Boniface (61), ⚽ J. Hofmann (67), ⚽ A. Hložek (83)
⚽ O. Vilhelmsson (24)
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Leverkusen
(3-4-2-1)
Darmstadt
(3-1-4-2)
Most recent lineups
Leverkusen
Bundesliga
Gladbach 0 - 3 Leverkusen
1Lukáš Hradecky
6Kossonou Odilon ☛ (81)
4Jonathan Tah (45), ⚽ (45)
12Edmond Tapsoba
30Jeremie Frimpong (45), ☛ (69)
25Exequiel Palacios ☛ (70)
34Granit Xhaka
20Á. Grimaldo
7Jonas Hofmann ☛ (81)
10Florian Wirtz
22Victor Boniface (16), ⚽ (18), ⚽ (53), ☛ (88)
 
Bench
2Josip Stanisic ☚ (81)
8Robert Andrich ☚ (70)
11Nadiem Amiri
13A. de Matos Soares ☚ (69)
17Matěj Kovář
18Noah Mbamba
23Adam Hložek ☚ (81)
24Timothy Fosu-Mensah
32G. Puerta ☚ (88)
Darmstadt
Bundesliga
Darmstadt 1 - 4 Union Berlin
1Marcel Schuhen
14Christoph Klarer ☛ (46)
38Clemens Riedel
5Matej Maglica ☛ (67)
15Fabian Nürnberger
6Marvin Mehlem ⚽ (24), (34), ☛ (78)
28Bartol Franjić
32Fabian Holland
7Braydon Manu (44), ☛ (67)
18Mathias Honsak ☛ (46)
24Luca Pfeiffer
 
Bench
8Fabian Schnellhardt
3T. Poppler-Isherwood
9Fraser Hornby ☚ (46)
10Filip Stojilkovic ☚ (67)
11Tobias Kempe ☚ (78)
13Morten Behrens
23Klaus Gjasula
26Matthias Bader ☚ (46)
29Oscar Vilhelmsson ☚ (67)

Bundesliga news

Germany"Being injured for a long time isn't easy" – Wirtz on Musiala's recovery
Rumor Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund's Julian Brandt lined up by AS Roma
Germany"A bit unsure and unfocused on the ball" – Nagelsmann on Schlotterbeck's performance against Switzerland
Rumor RB LeipzigLeipzig's Diomande a top-three candidate to replace Mo Salah at Liverpool
FC BayernBild: Neuer and Bayern agree to postpone decision on goalkeeper’s future
GermanyDFB reveal date for Germany's World Cup squad announcement
Rumor GermanyAlexander Nübel in line for rare Germany start against Ghana
Match report Borussia DortmundLegends Game: Thiago scores against BVB before Zidan and Koller seal draw at Anfield
Match report Germany U19Onyeka leads by example in Germany U19's late win over Greece
Germany"He's a top player!" – Wirtz full of praise for Karl
Rumor German National TeamGerman U-21 star Nicolo Tresoldi targeting summer exit from Club Brugge
GermanyNagelsmann on Wirtz criticism at Liverpool: "It wasn’t justified"
GermanyNagelsmann: Havertz a “game-changer” on level with Wirtz, Musiala and Gnabry

Table

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Match days

Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 27
Post-match reaction Augsburg & Stuttgart“We never gave up, but it wasn’t enough” - Gregoritsch reacts
Post-match reaction Augsburg & Stuttgart“I’ll still catch Kane!” - Undav jokes after 5-2 win over Augsburg
Post-match reaction Augsburg & StuttgartStiller unsure about DFB-team selection after Stuttgart's 5-2 win over Augsburg
Match report Augsburg & StuttgartCheeky Undav shines as VfB hit five in statement victory over Augsburg
Match report St. Pauli & FreiburgMatanović haunts former club - Freiburg fight back to sink St. Pauli at the Millerntor
Augsburg & StuttgartConfirmed lineups: FC Augsburg vs. VfB Stuttgart
Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt“If I don’t know the problem, I’ll step down” - Frankfurt coach Albert Rieira
Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt“Not how I imagined it!” - Frankfurt left frustrated after Mainz defeat
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Matchwinner Nebel: “We just really want it right now!”
Match report Mainz & FrankfurtThanks to a Nebel brace - Late drama seals crucial Mainz victory over Frankfurt
St. Pauli & FreiburgConfirmed lineups: FC St. Pauli vs. SC Freiburg
Mainz & FrankfurtConfirmed lineups: Mainz 05 vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Other 1. FC KÖLNKwasniok sacking looks imminent with two Köln frontrunners
Match report Borussia Dortmund & Hamburger SVBensebaini double inspires stunning Dortmund comeback
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany: “We want to keep getting better”
Post-match reaction SV Werder BremenThioune reacts to “pure relegation battle action” after crucial Werder victory
Post-match reaction 1. FC KölnMore speculation in Köln as Kessler states “one point is unfortunately not enough”
Borussia Dortmund & Hamburger SVConfirmed lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. Hamburger SV
Match report Heidenheim, Bayer Leverkusen Pieringer repeats Schick's trick as Heidenheim secure first point against Leverkusen
Match report 1.FC Köln & Borussia MönchengladbachMartel strikes late as 10-man Köln hold Gladbach in six-goal Rhine derby thriller
FC Bayern & 1. FC Union BerlinConfirmed lineups: FC Bayern vs. 1. FC Union Berlin
1.FC Köln & Borussia MönchengladbachConfirmed lineups: 1.FC Köln vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
VfL Wolfsburg & SV Werder BremenConfirmed lineups: VfL Wolfsburg vs. SV Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen & 1.FC HeidenheimConfirmed lineups: 1.FC Heidenheim vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League lineups: Round of 16 second legs
Fantasy Football FantasyWatch: Matchday 26 Fantasy Bundesliga show
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League round of 16 first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 25
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

German Teams in Europe

Germany"Being injured for a long time isn't easy" – Wirtz on Musiala's recovery
Match report Bayern Munich FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: Bayern prevail at Old Trafford
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt FrauenUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 BK Häcken
Bayern FrauenConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich
Eintracht Frankfurt FrauenConfirmed UEFA Women's Europa Cup Lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. BK Häcken
Match report Wolfsburg FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: She-Wolves end OL Lyonnes’ unbeaten season
Wolfsburg FrauenConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: VfL Wolfsburg vs. OL Lyonnes
Preview Bayern Munich FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich
Preview Women’s Europa CupUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. BK Häcken
Preview Wolfsburg FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: Wolfsburg vs. OL Lyonnes
Bayern Munich"They don't play very good football" – Hoeneß swipes at UCL opponents Real Madrid
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgVincenzo Grifo calls on Freiburg to maintain form after historic win
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartHoeneß lauds "more efficient" Porto on night of Stuttgart's Europa League exit
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Niko Bungert: "We’re so happy to have reached the quarter-finals"
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Posch hails "incredible atmosphere" as Mainz make history in Europe
Match report VfB StuttgartNartey sees red as Porto eliminate Stuttgart from the Europa League
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster hails Freiburg’s special evening
Match report Mainz 05Mainz see off 10-man Sigma Olomouc to book Conference quarter-final berth
Match report SC FreiburgGinter and history-maker Grifo send five-star Freiburg to first quarter-final
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: FC Porto vs. VfB Stuttgart
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. K.R.C. Genk
Mainz 05Confirmed lineups: FSV Mainz 05 vs. SK Sigma Olomouc
FC BayernBayern Munich set up Real Madrid revenge clash in Champions League quarter-finals
FC BayernBayern star Lennart Karl wrote German football history against Atalanta
FC BayernNEW youngest Champions League player in FC Bayern history

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

Germany"A bit unsure and unfocused on the ball" – Nagelsmann on Schlotterbeck's performance against Switzerland
GermanyDFB reveal date for Germany's World Cup squad announcement
Rumor GermanyAlexander Nübel in line for rare Germany start against Ghana
Match report Germany U19Onyeka leads by example in Germany U19's late win over Greece
GermanyNagelsmann on Wirtz criticism at Liverpool: "It wasn’t justified"
GermanyNagelsmann: Havertz a “game-changer” on level with Wirtz, Musiala and Gnabry
Match report Germany U17Prescott and Lemke help Germany U17 avoid defeat against Slovenia
Rumor German National Team"He'll get another chance" – Nagelsmann to back Sané but undecided on striker battle for Ghana
Preview Germany U19Confirmed Lineups: Germany U19 vs. Greece U19
Preview German National TeamGermany vs. Ghana preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview Germany U17Confirmed Lineups: Germany U17 vs. Slovenia U17
Post-match reaction GermanyNagelsmann leaves door open for rotation against Ghana
Post-match reaction GermanyKarl enters Germany's youngest debutants list
Post-match reaction GermanyWirtz reflects on his best game yet for Germany
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings: How Julian Nagelsmann's side fared against Switzerland
Match report GermanyWonderful Wirtz shines in Germany's win over Switzerland
Match report Germany U21Tresoldi shines again for Germany U21 in win over Northern Ireland
GermanyConfirmed Lineups: Switzerland vs. Germany
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs. Northern Ireland U21
Analysis/Commentary GERMANYWho missed out for Germany's March internationals?
GermanyNagelsmann guarantees starts for several players ahead of Germany's friendly against Switzerland
German National Team & Bayern MunichGermany's Jonas Urbig ruled out of March friendlies with Dahmen called up
Germany & Werder "I feel I can only make the wrong choice" – Mio Backhaus on choosing between Germany and Japan
Germany"I've got my football boots with me!" – Thomas Müller responds humorously to Germany return questions
GermanyFull Germany squad in training ahead of Switzerland match

Long reads

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
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
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
Analysis/Commentary Bayern MunichCrunching the numbers: How Bayern Munich perform without Harry Kane
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?

Exclusive interviews

Exclusive interview RB LeipzigOvercoming it all – Yan Diomande's tricky path to Bundesliga stardom
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"
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

Team News

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