FC Köln - Heidenheim

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FC Köln
Heidenheim
⚽ M. Bülter (10)
⚽ J. Schöppner (8), ⚽ A.Ibrahimovic (28), ⚽ J. Schöppner (72)
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FC Köln
1Marvin Schwäbe
28S. Sebulonsen
2Joël Schmied ☛ (71)
39Cenk Özkacar ☛ (89)
32Kristoffer Hansen ☛ (89)
5Tom Krauß ☛ (58)
18Í. Jóhannesson (89)
37Linton Maina ☛ (71)
16Jakub Kamiński
13Said El Mala
30Marius Bülter ⚽ (10)
 
Bench
3Dominique Heintz ☚ (89)
7L. Waldschmidt ☚ (58)
8Denis Huseinbasic
11Florian Kainz ☚ (71)
17A. Castro-Montes ☚ (71)
20Ron-Robert Zieler
29Jan Thielmann
33Rav van den Berg
38Youssoupha Niang ☚ (89)
Heidenheim
40Frank Feller
23Haktab Traorè ☛ (76)
6Patrick Mainka
19Jonas Föhrenbach
26Hennes Behrens
3Jan Schöppner ⚽ (8), ⚽ (72)
30Niklas Dorsch
8Eren Dinkci (30), ☛ (83)
22A.Ibrahimovic ⚽ (28), ☛ (76)
18Marvin Pieringer ☛ (89)
11Budu Zivzivadze (37), ☛ (83)
 
Bench
4Tim Siersleben
9Stefan Schimmer ☚ (89)
10Christian Conteh ☚ (76)
16Julian Niehues
17Mathias Honsak ☚ (83)
20Luca Kerber ☚ (83)
21Adrian Beck
25Leonidas Stergiou ☚ (76)
41Diant Ramaj

Bundesliga news

German national teamKai Havertz excited for World Cup after Champions League final heartbreak
2. Bundesliga VfL Wolfsburg & SC VerlVfL Wolfsburg eyeing up SC Verl's Tobias Strobl as future coach
Rumor Borussia Dortmund & MainzDortmund reportedly make €20m offer for talented Mainz defender
2. Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart & Hertha BSCHertha BSC place Stuttgart talent Noah Darvich as main transfer target
Transfer Eintracht FrankfurtOfficial: Eintracht Frankfurt reappoint Adi Hütter as head coach
German national team"I had definitely missed playing with him" – Musiala excited to link up with Wirtz again
2. Bundesliga Greuther FürthOfficial: Dennis Srbeny agrees contract extension with Greuther Fürth
2. Bundesliga VfL Wolfsburg Dieter Hecking to shift into Wolfsburg sporting managing director role in June
Rumor Borussia DortmundFenerbahçe's presidential candidate working on bid for Dortmund's Guirassy
Profile Borussia MönchengladbachBulinews Player of the Season Awards: Gladbach's Player of the Season
Advertisement German national teamGermany World Cup 2026 away kit: Design, details & where to buy
Rumor VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß linked with shock Liverpool switch
Rumor Eintracht FrankfurtAdi Hütter nearing remarkable Frankfurt return

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Match days

Post-match reaction VfL Wolfsburg Hecking irked by misfiring Wolfsburg's "sloppy" attacking play against Paderborn
VfL WolfsburgPatrick Wimmer to miss Wolfsburg's relegation play-off clash with Paderborn
Preview WOLFSBURG & PADERBORNVfL Wolfsburg vs. SC Paderborn 07 preview: Relegation duel at Volkswagen Arena
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 34
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundRyerson and Anton reflect on "a good season" for Borussia Dortmund
Post-match reaction FC BayernLeon Goretzka “proud” after lifting Bundesliga trophy in Bayern home farewell
Post-match reaction 1. FC HeidenheimFrank Schmidt admits Heidenheim "deserved to go down"
Post-match reaction FC St. PauliJackson Irvine "devastated" after St. Pauli's relegation from the Bundesliga
Post-match reaction VFL WOLFSBURG"Very relieved, but also proud": Quotes from Wolfsburg players after key win in Hamburg
Post-match reaction Eintracht FrankfurtKrösche leaves Riera’s future at Eintracht Frankfurt open
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 LeverkusenRolfes refuses to commit to Hjulmand after Leverkusen finish sixth
Match report ST. PAULI & WOLFSBURGPirate ship sinks as Wolfsburg advance to playoff
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt & StuttgartDraw enough as VfB Stuttgart secure Champions League qualification in Frankfurt
Match report Leverkusen, HSVHSV debutant Tangvik thwarts inefficient Leverkusen
Match report Borussia Dortmund & Werder BremenGuirassy and Couto deliver victory for Borussia Dortmund over Werder Bremen
Match report Bayern & KölnBayern celebrate remarkable season with dominant win over Köln
Match report Freiburg & RB LeipzigSC Freiburg crush Leipzig to secure Conference League football ahead of Europa League final
Match report 1. FSV Mainz 05 & 1. FC Heidenheim Heidenheim suffer relegation after defeat to Mainz
Match report Gladbach, HoffenheimGladbach end season with big win as Hoffenheim settle for Europa League spot
Match report 1.FC Union Berlin & FC AugsburgUnion Berlin sign off with four-goal rout to crush Augsburg's European dreams
Bayern & KölnConfirmed lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs 1. FC Köln
Bayer Leverkusen, HSVConfirmed Lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Hamburger SV
Frankfurt & StuttgartConfirmed lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. VfB Stuttgart
1. FC Heidenheim & 1. FSV Mainz 05 Confirmed lineups: 1. FC Heidenheim vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05
Gladbach, HoffenheimConfirmed Lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. TSG Hoffenheim

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup free kick and corner kick takers
Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup penalty takers
Fantasy Football GermanyHow Germany could line up at the World Cup
Fantasy Football World CupPredicted lineups for all 48 teams at the World Cup
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 34
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 34
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 34
Fantasy Football FantasyWatch: Matchday 33 Fantasy Bundesliga show
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 33
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 33
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 33
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League semi-final second-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League semi-final first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final second-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 29

German Teams in Europe

Bayern Munich & German National Team“I'm crossing the fingers for Kai" – Kimmich wishes Havertz well for UCL finale
Germany“It hurts” – Nagelsmann on tough call to leave Stuttgart duo out of World Cup squad
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgIgor Matanović thanks Freiburg fans for support: "We really wanted to give them something back"
Post-match reaction SC Freiburg"We didn't manage to trouble them" – Vincenzo Grifo on Freiburg's Europa League final defeat to Aston Villa
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgFrustrated Schuster praises Aston Villa’s perfect display
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs Aston Villa: Europa League final player ratings
Match report SC FreiburgFreiburg suffer Europa League heartbreak as Emery’s Villa prevail in Istanbul
SC FreiburgConfirmed Europa League Final Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. Aston Villa
SC FreiburgEverton’s Merlin Röhl “proud” of his former Freiburg teammates
SC FreiburgDFB bosses and Julian Nagelsmann travel to Istanbul to support Freiburg
SC FreiburgEmi Martinez praises Noah Atubolu before Europa League final
SC FreiburgUnai Emery: “I’m not Europa League king”
SC FreiburgMaximilian Eggestein admits Freiburg didn’t plan to reach Europa League final
SC FreiburgChristian Günter hails Freiburg’s progress ahead of Europa League final
SC FreiburgJulian Schuster reflects on dream start to coaching career
Preview SC Freiburg UEFA Europa League Final Preview: SC Freiburg vs. Aston Villa
Bayern MunichMatthäus encourages Bayern to trust front-footed approach next season
Champions LeagueBundesliga arbiter Daniel Siebert to referee 2026 Champions League final
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgIgor Matanović: “It was 34,000 against 11 today”
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgTearful Schuster hails Freiburg fans after historic night
BundesligaOfficial: Spain beat Germany for extra Champions League spot
Match report SC FreiburgFreiburg reach first-ever European final with perfect home record
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. SC Braga
FC Bayern"He spoke with the Portuguese players..." – Bayern boss raises concerns over refereeing after controversial calls
Post-match reaction FC BayernHarry Kane reflects on "tough" Champions League exit to PSG

DFB-Pokal

Post-match reaction DFB-PokalSebastian Hoeneß: “Eventually we will crack Bayern!”
Post-match reaction DFB-PokalVincent Kompany: “Sometimes you just have to stand there and admire this team!”
Post-match reaction DFB-PokalDeniz Undav: "Tonight, there’ll be a frustration döner"
Post-match reaction DFB-PokalHoeneß: “Harry Kane is the biggest transfer we have ever made!”
Post-match reaction DFB-PokalGoretzka: “I haven’t lost a final in my eight years at Bayern - and there was no way that was going to change tonight!”
Post-match reaction DFB-PokalEberl "confused" about Uli Hoeneß' statements amid DFB-Pokal victory
DFB-PokalPlayer ratings from the DFB-Pokal final between FC Bayern and VfB Stuttgart
Post-match reaction DFB-Pokal"I was looking forward to this final so much!" - hattrick hero Harry Kane
Match report FC Bayern, StuttgartFC Bayern end Pokal drought with Kane's treble over holders Stuttgart
FC Bayern, Stuttgart Confirmed DFB-Pokal Final Lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart
VfB StuttgartHoeneß and Karazor demanding "exceptional performance" in Pokal showdown with Bayern
Bayern Munich"We want to bring it back to Munich" – Kompany and Kimmich outline Pokal final intentions
FC BayernBayern confirm squad for DFB-Pokal final against Stuttgart
Rumor FC BayernManuel Neuer set to miss Bayern's DFB-Pokal final clash with Stuttgart
Preview FC Bayern, StuttgartFC Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart DFB-Pokal Final preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Rumor Bayern MunichBayern to make final call on Neuer's availability for Pokal finale tomorrow
Bayern MunichEberl hoping Bayern "can bring things full circle" with Pokal win on Saturday
Rumor Germany & FC BayernManuel Neuer to undergo key tests with DFB-Pokal final and World Cup in doubt
Rumor Bayern Munich & German National TeamNeuer's calf problems can't be overlooked with World Cup looming
Bayern MunichHainer confirms no Marienplatz celebrations planned should Bayern win the DFB-Pokal
FC BayernMax Eberl gives update on Neuer as Bayern veteran remains doubtful for DFB-Pokal final against Stuttgart
Bayern MunichBayern confirm Manuel Neuer suffers calf injury a week out from Pokal finale
Match report WOLFSBURG & BAYERNDominant Bayern performance to win third DFB-Pokal Frauen title
DFB-Pokal FrauenConfirmed Women’s DFB-Pokal Final Lineups: FC Bayern Frauen vs. VfL Wolfsburg Frauen
Preview Bayern, Wolfsburg DFB-Pokal Frauen Final preview: FC Bayern Frauen vs. VfL Wolfsburg Frauen

German National Team

German national teamKai Havertz excited for World Cup after Champions League final heartbreak
German national teamNagelsmann confirms starts for trio in Germany’s first World Cup warm-up friendly against Finland
Advertisement German national teamGermany World Cup 2026 away kit: Design, details & where to buy
German national team"I had definitely missed playing with him" – Musiala excited to link up with Wirtz again
German national teamNagelsmann sees Goretzka as an option for the No. 10 role at the World Cup
German national team & Mainz“I was feeling pretty miserable” – Amiri reflects on emotional wait for Germany World Cup call-up
Borussia DortmundSchlotterbeck rejects World Cup "shop window" claims amid summer transfer talk
Germany23 red cards in a game – Chaotic referee set to make international debut in Germany's friendly against Finland
GermanyGermany reveal World Cup shirt numbers
Fantasy Football GermanyHow Germany could line up at the World Cup
DFBUli Hoeneß picks his Germany XI for the 2026 World Cup
GermanyMatthäus calls Neuer’s Germany comeback "the right decision"
GermanyNagelsmann shares thoughts on Neuer’s injury-enforced break against Stuttgart
FC Bayern & GermanyBayern boss gives injury update on Manuel Neuer ahead of DFB-Pokal final and World Cup
Germany & HoffenheimHoffenheim boss questions Nagelsmann’s communication style after Baumann loses Germany starting role
Germany & DortmundNagelsmann hails Felix Nmecha as “world class” after World Cup call-up
Germany"I would have preferred El Mala" – Lothar Matthäus criticises decision to include Leroy Sané in German World Cup squad
German National TeamHummels feels Germany's 2026 World Cup squad is one "without any major controversies"
GermanyNagelsmann on Musiala: "Even at 95 percent, he's one of the most extraordinary players on the planet"
Germany“He can make a big difference” – Nagelsmann defends Leroy Sané selection for Germany World Cup squad
GermanyNagelsmann confirms Manuel Neuer will be Germany's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup
GermanyGermany officially announce 2026 World Cup squad
Rumor Germany & Borussia DortmundKarim Adeyemi left out of Germany's World Cup squad
DFBLIVE: German Football Association confirm World Cup spots for 12 players
Rumor Borussia Dortmund & German National TeamDortmund's Maxi Beier set for shock Germany call-up ahead of World Cup

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary VfL WolfsburgWolfsburg face major overhaul after first-ever Bundesliga relegation
Analysis/Commentary Bundesliga2025/26 Bundesliga Team of the Season
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs Aston Villa: Europa League final player ratings
Analysis/Commentary German national teamNagelsmann’s Germany goalkeeper U-turn sparks controversy
Analysis/Commentary Bayern & WolfsburgBayern's Pokal triumph over Wolfsburg confirms changing of the guard in German women's football
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Editor's pick Werder BremenWhy a move to a top club may come too early for Werder Bremen's Karim Coulibaly amid links to Chelsea, Newcastle and PSG
Editor's pick Bayer LeverkusenFrom Ouagadougou to Leverkusen: Edmond Tapsoba’s amazing journey
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: How the German champions fared at Allianz Arena
Editor's pick Hertha BSCWhy 16-year-old Hertha prodigy Kennet Eichhorn is attracting interest from Bayern, Dortmund and other top clubs
Analysis/Commentary Jens StageJens Stage continues to deliver for Werder Bremen
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Allianz Arena
Editor's pick BUNDESLIGA Bundesliga Relegation Calendar: Which bottom side has the hardest run-in?
Editor's pick 1. FC Union BerlinWho is Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin’s new interim head coach and the first woman to lead a men’s Bundesliga team?
Analysis/Commentary Salim MusahShould Salim Musah get to start for Werder Bremen?
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund expand global footprint with "World Street Series" initiative
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Bernabeu
Editor's pick Werder Bremen"Momentum is going our way" – Daniel Thioune and Werder heading in the right direction
Editor's pick RB Leipzig Antonio Nusa: A growing influence in Leipzig
Editor's pick Werder Bremen Leonardo Bittencourt reflects on dual nationality and his final few months with Werder Bremen

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany
Exclusive interview FC Bayern“Not a topic for me” – Philipp Lahm not considering Bayern management role
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: “The decisive phase is coming now” – Philipp Lahm on Bayern’s bid for a historic treble after Bundesliga title win
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

Team News

Friendlies - Germany - Finland