FC Bayern - RB Leipzig

Germany: Bundesliga
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5 - 1
(3 - 1)
FC Bayern
RB Leipzig
⚽ J. Musiala (1), ⚽ K. Laimer (25), ⚽ J. Kimmich (36), ⚽ L. Sané (75), ⚽ A. Davies (78)
⚽ B. Šeško (2)
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FC Bayern
(4-2-3-1)
RB Leipzig
(3-4-1-2)
Most recent lineups
FC Bayern
Bundesliga
Mainz 05 2 - 1 FC Bayern
18Daniel Peretz
27Konrad Laimer (90)
15Eric Dier ☛ (64)
3Kim Min-Jae
22Raphaël Guerreiro ☛ (58)
6Joshua Kimmich (78)
45A. Pavlović ☛ (58)
17Michael Olise
42Jamal Musiala
10Leroy Sané ⚽ (87)
25Thomas Müller
 
Bench
2D. Upamecano
8Leon Goretzka ☚ (58)
20A.Ibrahimovic
23Sacha Boey ☚ (58)
35Max Schmitt
37Anthony Pavlesic
39Mathys Tel ☚ (64)
41Jonah Kusi-Asare
49A. Aznou Ben Cheikh
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga
RB Leipzig 2 - 1 Frankfurt
26Maarten Vandevoordt
39Benjamin Henrichs
13Nicolas Seiwald
4Willi Orban (70)
3L. Geertruida
7A. Nusa
14C. Baumgartner
24Xaver Schlager ☛ (67)
44Kevin Kampl ☛ (90)
30Benjamin Šeško ⚽ (19)
11Lois Openda ⚽ (51), ☛ (82)
 
Bench
1Péter Gulácsi
5El Bitshiabu ☚ (90)
16Lukas Klostermann ☚ (67)
19André Silva ☚ (82)
22David Raum
25Leopold Zingerle
31Faik Sakar
38Nuha Jatta
47Viggo Gebel

Bundesliga news

Preview HSV & LeipzigHamburger SV vs. RB Leipzig preview: HSV aiming to extend unbeaten streak
Post-match reaction Leverkusen & MainzMainz captain Widmer proud despite late Leverkusen equaliser
BVB & FC BayernFCB coach Kompany comments on plans for Musiala in "the Klassiker"
FC Bayern “Only full throttle”: Kimmich demands Bayern show their quality against Dortmund
Match report Borussia Mönchengladbach & 1.FC Union BerlinDiks' dramatic penalty gifts Gladbach victory over Union Berlin
Match report Leverkusen & MainzQuansah rescues Leverkusen late after Becker’s opener for Mainz
Match report Werder Bremen & 1.FC HeidenheimWerder Bremen claim vital win in relegation scrap with Heidenheim
BVB & FC BayernConfirmed "Klassiker" lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Bayern
Match report Hoffenheim & St. PauliEfficiency over elegance: St. Pauli surprise the in-form Hoffenheim team
Hoffenheim & St. PauliConfirmed lineups: TSG Hoffenheim vs. FC St. Pauli
Borussia Mönchengladbach & 1.FC Union BerlinConfirmed lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. 1.FC Union Berlin
Leverkusen & MainzConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Mainz 05
Werder Bremen & 1.FC HeidenheimConfirmed lineups: Werder Bremen vs. 1.FC Heidenheim

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Match days

Post-match reaction Leverkusen & MainzMainz captain Widmer proud despite late Leverkusen equaliser
BVB & FC BayernFCB coach Kompany comments on plans for Musiala in "the Klassiker"
FC Bayern “Only full throttle”: Kimmich demands Bayern show their quality against Dortmund
Match report Borussia Mönchengladbach & 1.FC Union BerlinDiks' dramatic penalty gifts Gladbach victory over Union Berlin
Match report Werder Bremen & 1.FC HeidenheimWerder Bremen claim vital win in relegation scrap with Heidenheim
BVB & FC BayernConfirmed "Klassiker" lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Bayern
Hoffenheim & St. PauliConfirmed lineups: TSG Hoffenheim vs. FC St. Pauli
Borussia Mönchengladbach & 1.FC Union BerlinConfirmed lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. 1.FC Union Berlin
Leverkusen & MainzConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Mainz 05
Werder Bremen & 1.FC HeidenheimConfirmed lineups: Werder Bremen vs. 1.FC Heidenheim
Post-match reaction FC Augsburg & 1. FC KölnBaum’s “Grizzly Mentality” drives Augsburg to another victory - Schlotterbeck praises teammates
Post-match reaction FC AugsburgGermany or USA? Augsburg's Banks conflicted
Post-match reaction 1. FC KölnKwasniok: “We were too harmless in front of goal!”
Match report FC Augsburg & 1. FC KölnMagic, maturity and Maurice: Augsburg see off Köln in historic match
Preview Frankfurt & FreiburgEintracht Frankfurt vs SC Freiburg preview: Riera's side looking to continue improved form
FC Augsburg & 1. FC KölnConfirmed lineups: FC Augsburg vs. 1. FC Köln
Preview Borussia Dortmund & Bayern MunichBorussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich preview: A season-defining clash at the top
FC BayernKompany awaits Bayern medical meeting before final Dortmund line-up call
Preview TSG Hoffenheim, St. PauliTSG Hoffenheim vs. FC St. Pauli preview: Champions League chasers aim first home win against bogey team
Preview FC Augsburg & 1. FC KölnFC Augsburg vs. 1. FC Köln preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 24
FC BayernBayern star returns to team training ahead of Dortmund clash
FC BayernManuel Neuer back in individual training ahead of Bayern vs. Dortmund clash
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 23
Match report 1. FC Heidenheim & VfB Stuttgart Goals galore as Heidenheim and Stuttgart share the spoils in six-goal thriller

Fantasy Football

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
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs 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

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
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

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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