Donetsk - FC Bayern

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⚽ Kevin (5)
⚽ K. Laimer (11), ⚽ T. Müller (45), ⚽ M. Olise (70), ⚽ J. Musiala (87), ⚽ M. Olise (90)
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Donetsk
31Dmytro Riznyk
26Yukhym Konoplia
5Valerii Bondar
18Alaa Ghram
22Mykola Matviyenko
30M. Gomes Claudino ☛ (46)
11Oleksandr Zubkov ☛ (83)
21Artem Bondarenko ☛ (77)
10Heorhii Sudakov
37Kevin ⚽ (5), ☛ (77)
14Danylo Sikan ☛ (46)
 
Bench
2Lassina Traore ☚ (46), (82)
6Taras Stepanenko
7E. de Sousa Lemos ☚ (77)
8Dmytro Kryskiv ☚ (46), (55)
9Marian Shved
16Irakli Azarovi
17V. Tobias da Silva
29Egor Nazaryna
38Pedrinho ☚ (77)
39N. Martins da Silva ☚ (83)
72Kiril Fesiun
74Marian Farina
FC Bayern
18Daniel Peretz
27Konrad Laimer ⚽ (11), ☛ (88)
2D. Upamecano
3Kim Min-Jae ☛ (88)
22Raphaël Guerreiro ☛ (65)
6Joshua Kimmich
8Leon Goretzka (82)
17Michael Olise ⚽ (70), ⚽ (90)
42Jamal Musiala ⚽ (87)
10Leroy Sané (7), ☛ (65)
25Thomas Müller ⚽ (45), ☛ (88)
 
Bench
15Eric Dier ☚ (88)
20A.Ibrahimovic ☚ (88)
23Sacha Boey ☚ (65)
31Nestory Irankunda
35Max Schmitt
36Noel Aséko Nkili
39Mathys Tel ☚ (65)
45A. Pavlović
48Leon Klanac
49A. Aznou Ben Cheikh ☚ (88)

Bundesliga news

Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt “That was a clear step in the right direction” - Götze reacts to Union draw
Match report 1. FC Union Berlin & Eintracht Frankfurt All square between Union and Frankurt on Riera’s debut
Borussia Dortmund Reports: Fresh injury setback for Emre Can
2. Bundesliga Greuther Fürth & 1. FC Magdeburg 2. Bundesliga: Magdeburg survive Fürth fight back to edge nine-goal thriller
2. Bundesliga Preußen Münster & VfL Bochum 2. Bundesliga: Miyoshi equaliser earns point for Bochum
1. FC Union Berlin & Eintracht Frankfurt Confirmed lineups: 1. FC Union Berlin vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Borussia Dortmund Blow for Dortmund: Adeyemi set to miss Wolfsburg clash
Rumor FC Bayern Reports: €100m “not enough” for Karl amid rumoured Real Madrid interest
2. Bundesliga Greuther Fürth & 1. FC Magdeburg Confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups: Greuther Fürth vs. 1. FC Magdeburg
Rumor VfB StuttgartSalzburg's offer for Stuttgart's Catovic collapses on Austrian deadline day
Preview WOLFSBURG & DORTMUNDVfL Wolfsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Fourteenth hosts second at Volkswagen Arena
2. Bundesliga Preußen Münster & VfL Bochum Confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups: Preußen Münster vs. VfL Bochum
Rumor Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen listed as destination for Manchester City defender

Table

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Match days

Match report 1. FC Union Berlin & Eintracht Frankfurt All square between Union and Frankurt on Riera’s debut
Preview WOLFSBURG & DORTMUNDVfL Wolfsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Fourteenth hosts second at Volkswagen Arena
FC BayernHarry Kane back in limited training, Neuer out with stomach bug
Preview 1. FSV Mainz 05 & FC Augsburg Mainz 05 vs. Augsburg preview: Augsburg aiming to spoil Karneval atmosphere
Preview Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bayer LeverkusenBorussia Mönchengladbach vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Die Werkself seek points against favorite opponents
Preview SC Freiburg, Werder BremenSC Freiburg vs. SV Werder Bremen preview: Thioune’s debut at Europa-Park Stadion
VfL WolfsburgDaniel Bauer gives update on Mohamed Amoura’s situation
Preview Heidenheim, HSV1. FC Heidenheim vs. Hamburger SV preview: HSV look to maintain momentum
1. FC KölnFC Köln hit by double injury blow ahead of Leipzig clash
FC BayernHarry Kane still not in training ahead of Bayern's clash with Hoffenheim
Predicted lineups BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 21
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 20
Post-match reaction 1. FC HeidenheimHeidenheim coach Frank Schmidt frustrated after 2-3 loss: "Dortmund were lucky"
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund"We want to become champions" – Schlotterbeck fires warning to Bayern as Dortmund narrow gap to six points
Match report Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC HeidenheimGuirassy's double seals Dortmund comeback win over Heidenheim
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart & SC FreiburgHoeneß hails “important three points” as Schuster rues cruel late blow in Stuttgart defeat
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgMatanović reflects on Stuttgart defeat and growing role at Freiburg
Post-match reaction SC Freiburg“I don’t know why he always scores against us!” - Atubolu about Demirović
Match report VfB Stuttgart & SC FreiburgStuttgart’s persistence pays off as Demirović screamer sinks Freiburg
Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC HeidenheimConfirmed lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. 1.FC Heidenheim
VfB Stuttgart & SC FreiburgConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. SC Freiburg
Post-match reaction Bayern Munich“The worst I've ever met” – Kane blasts referee Osmers officiating in HSV draw
Match report HSV, Bayern MunichHSV stun Bayern in enthralling draw
Post-match reaction Bayer Leverkusen“You can give the penalty” – Andrich reflects on early Kalimuendo foul
Post-match reaction Eintracht FrankfurtKoch calls for reset as Frankfurt’s defensive woes deepen after Leverkusen defeat

Fantasy Football

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
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 15
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 14
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 14
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 13
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 13

German Teams in Europe

Köln50,000 fans for UEFA Youth League game as Köln break attendance record
VfB StuttgartEuropa League knockout phase play-off draw: Stuttgart's opponents revealed
Dortmund & LeverkusenChampions League knockout phase play-off draw: Dortmund and Leverkusen discover opponents
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgNoah Atubolu: “We can be proud”
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster: "It's a great success for us”
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartDemirovic carries "mixed feelings" after late Stuttgart win
Match report SC FreiburgFreiburg seal Europa League Round of 16 spot despite maiden defeat
Match report VfB StuttgartStuttgart condemned to play-offs despite home win
SC FreiburgConfirmed lineups: LOSC Lille vs. SC Freiburg
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Young Boys
Post-match reaction FC Bayern MunichKompany praises Bayern reaction, Urbig development and addresses Goretzka situation after PSV win
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Munich“My mom has already sent me thousands of WhatsApp messages” – Musiala shines on long-awaited starting eleven comeback
Post-match reaction FC Bayern MunichKane and Urbig hail Bayern mentality after late win in Eindhoven
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundCan and Schlotterbeck reflect on "bitter" loss to Inter
Match report Borussia DortmundInter Milan strike late to defeat Dortmund
Match report Bayer LeverkusenTillman shines as Leverkusen secure Champions League play-offs spot
Match report FC BayernMusiala scores in first start of the season as Bayern power past PSV
Match report Eintracht FrankfurtKolo Muani strikes against former club as Spurs edge Eintracht Frankfurt
Borussia DortmundConfirmed lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. Inter Milan
Eintracht FrankfurtConfirmed lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham
FC Bayern MunichConfirmed lineups: PSV vs. FC Bayern Munich
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed Lineups: Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Villarreal CF
Preview SC FreiburgLOSC Lille vs. SC Freiburg Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart vs. Young Boys Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Borussia DortmundDortmund defender set to miss Inter clash

DFB-Pokal

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
Dortmund & LeverkusenBorussia Dortmund 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen – DFB-Pokal Highlights
Post-match reaction VfL Bochum & VfB StuttgartHoeneß, Undav and Rösler react to cup tie
Match report VfL Bochum & VfB StuttgartPokal holders Stuttgart book quarter-final spot with professional performance
Match report SC Freiburg & SV DarmstadtDarmstadt fail to land a punch as Freiburg book Pokal passage
VfL Bochum & VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: VfL Bochum vs. VfB Stuttgart
Freiburg & DarmstadtConfirmed lineups: SC Freiburg vs. SV Darmstadt
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundSchlotterbeck admits Dortmund "lacked a bit of punch" against Leverkusen
RB Leipzig & 1.FC MagdeburgLeipzig offer condolences to Magdeburg fan who tragically passed away during Pokal fixture
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigWerner critical of "unaggressive" first-half display despite Leipzig's last-16 triumph
Post-match reaction Borussia MonchengladbachNicolas and Polanski "very disappointed" by Gladbach's Pokal exit
Match report Borussia Dortmund & Bayer LeverkusenMaza strike ensures Leverkusen dump Dortmund out of DFB-Pokal
Match report RB Leipzig, MagdeburgBaumgartner's brace books quarter-final spot for Leipzig
RB Leipzig & 1.FC MagdeburgConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. 1.FC Magdeburg

German National Team

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
Predicted lineups Germany WomenUEFA Women's Nations League final preview: Germany vs. Spain
FC BayernBayern boss backs Neuer return to German national team for World Cup
German National TeamEddie Howe praises Woltemade's form with Germany: “Confidence is absolutely essential for a center forward"
German National TeamGermany climb one spot into ninth place in FIFA world rankings

Long reads

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
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWhy Werder Bremen's season really starts this weekend
Analysis/Commentary VfB StuttgartStuttgart's response shows Hoeneß still has players' trust - but consistency is the real test
Analysis/Commentary Mainz 05 Life after Burkardt: Can Mainz’s new-look attack fill the void?

Exclusive interviews

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
Editor's pick LeverkusenSimon Rolfes interview – part two: Leverkusen boss points out "problem" with German youth development
Editor's pick LeverkusenFernando Carro interview: Bayer Leverkusen CEO says Bundesliga rights are “sold under value”, questions 50+1 rule
Editor's pick Bayer 04 LeverkusenSimon Rolfes interview: Leverkusen boss on global scouting, Frimpong’s “fantastic” rise and more

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