Düsseldorf - Dresden

Germany: 2. Bundesliga
Merkur Spiel-Arena
FT
3 - 1
(2 - 0)
Düsseldorf
Dresden
⚽ C. Itten (11), ⚽ E. Iyoha (17), ⚽ L. Raimund (58)
⚽ J. Lemmer (90)
LineupsStandingPreviewReview
Düsseldorf
33Florian Kastenmeier
25Matthias Zimmermann ☛ (64)
15Tim Oberdorf
44Elias Egouli
3Christopher Lenz ☛ (45)
8Anouar El Azzouzi
19Emmanuel Iyoha ⚽ (17), ☛ (73)
14S. Alexandropoulos
23Shinta Appelkamp
20Marin Ljubičić
13Cédric Itten ⚽ (11)
 
Bench
1Marcel Lotka
2Jesper Daland ☚ (64)
6Tim Breithaupt
7Luca Raimund ☚ (45), ⚽ (58)
9Ž. Celar
11Julian Hettwer ☚ (73)
27Jordi Paulina
29Kilian Sauck
39Ben Eze
Dresden
1Tim Schreiber
32Jonas Sterner
13Julian Pauli
39Thomas Keller
19Alexander Rossipal ☛ (73)
18Robert Wagner
6Kofi Amoako ☛ (62)
7Jason Ceka ☛ (62)
27Niklas Hauptmann ☛ (73)
20Ben Bobzien
9Vincent Vermeij ☛ (78)
 
Bench
2Konrad Faber ☚ (73)
8Luca Herrmann ☚ (62)
10Jakob Lemmer ☚ (62), ⚽ (90)
16Nils Fröling
29Lukas Boeder
30Stefan Kutschke ☚ (73)
33Christoph Daferner ☚ (78)
37Daniel Mesenhöler
42Friedrich Müller

Bundesliga news

2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga: Fortuna Düsseldorf revive survival hopes in Ende’s home debut
Preview Heidenheim, St. Pauli1. FC Heidenheim vs. FC St. Pauli preview: Schmidt seeks to delay the inevitable after departure news
RB Leipzig & 1. FC Union BerlinConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. 1. FC Union Berlin
Preview Augsburg & FrankfurtAugsburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Die Adler targeting European qualification
2. Bundesliga Schalke 04Muslic on Džeko: "The plan is for him to return to the squad against Düsseldorf"
Rumor SC Freiburg & Borussia MönchengladbachFreiburg line up Gladbach loanee Engelhardt as potential Manzambi replacement
Preview WOLFSBURG & GLADBACHVfL Wolfsburg vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Bottom-six battle to avoid relegation
Hamburger SVDFB sports court uphold HSV winger's two-game suspension
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga Confirmed 2. Bundesliga Lineups: Fortuna Düsseldorf vs. Dynamo Dresden
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga Confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups: 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs. Eintracht Braunschweig
Transfer Borussia DortmundOfficial: Dortmund extend with promising defensive talent until 2029
Rumor 1.FC HeidenheimSchmidt hints at Heidenheim exit: “I've hardly had any breaks in the past 20 years"
Preview 1. FSV Mainz 05 & FC Bayern 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs. FC Bayern Munich preview: Champions aim to add gloss to record-breaking campaign

Table

Kickfieber

Match days

RB Leipzig & 1. FC Union BerlinConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. 1. FC Union Berlin
Preview Heidenheim, St. Pauli1. FC Heidenheim vs. FC St. Pauli preview: Schmidt seeks to delay the inevitable after departure news
Preview WOLFSBURG & GLADBACHVfL Wolfsburg vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Bottom-six battle to avoid relegation
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 31
Preview Borussia Dortmund & SC FreiburgBorussia Dortmund vs. SC Freiburg preview: Two sides needing a morale boost
Preview 1. FC KÖLN & BAYER LEVERKUSEN1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen preview: A home derby win to stay up?
Borussia DortmundKovac gives Guirassy update ahead of Dortmund's clash with Freiburg
Preview RB Leipzig, Union BerlinRB Leipzig vs. Union Berlin preview: Champions League hopefuls host Eta’s Union
RB LeipzigRB Leipzig without key duo against Union Berlin
Facts BUNDESLIGA RELEGATIONFour games left: Which Bundesliga club has the highest risk of relegation?
FC BayernWhy is there a cockatoo on Bayern's championship shirts?
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Nadiem Amiri: “I’m proud of the squad”
Post-match reaction GladbachGladbach boss backs Eugen Polanski until end of season
Post-match reaction Heidenheim Frank Schmidt: “It was a mirror image of the season”
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgSchuster and Freiburg players admit “lucky win” over Heidenheim
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: “The decisive phase is coming now” – Philipp Lahm on Bayern’s bid for a historic treble after Bundesliga title win
Match report Gladbach, Mainz 05Last-gasp Mainz penalty extends Gladbach's winless run
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"Huge compliments to Vincent Kompany!" - FC Bayern president hails the club's unity
Post-match reaction FC Bayern & VfB StuttgartMusiala hails Bayern progress as Stuttgart duo refocus on season targets
Post-match reaction FC BayernGoretzka reflects on his last Bundesliga title and praises Bayern's future in midfield
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartHoeneß frustrated by Stuttgart collapse: “The way we lost is annoying.”
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"I hope there are ten more to come!" - Kimmich after winning his 10th Bundesliga title
Match report FC Bayern, StuttgartBayern crown Bundesliga title with comfortable win over Stuttgart
Gladbach, Mainz 05Confirmed Lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05
Match report SC Freiburg, Heidenheim Deflected goals secure battling Freiburg win over Heidenheim

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 30
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 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
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 28
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

German Teams in Europe

Bayern MunichBayern avoid supporter ban against PSG but fined €90k by UEFA after Real Madrid drama
FC Bayern FrauenBayern Frauen set to clinch league title before Barca reunion in Women’s Champions League
Bayern MunichFreund confident Bayern won't face UEFA punishment: "We're not too worried"
FC Bayern Bayern facing potential UEFA disciplinary action after Champions League incidents
BundesligaBundesliga eye six Champions League spots amid UEFA coefficient surge
SC FreiburgFreiburg to face Braga in Europa League semi-final
Rumor Bayern MunichAaron Danks to coach while Kompany serves suspension in semi-final with PSG
Match report Mainz 05Mainz exit Conference League after rampant Strasbourg display
Match report SC FreiburgFantastic Freiburg thump Celta Vigo to reach Europa League semi-final
Mainz 05Confirmed Lineups: Strasbourg vs. Mainz 05
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: Celta de Vigo vs. SC Freiburg
Rumor Bayern MunichOpta supercomputer rates Bayern's chances of winning the Champions League
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany frustrated after booking leads to suspension for Bayern's first semi-final clash with PSG
FC Bayern"Maybe he's man enough to admit it!" – Bayern defender reveals Rüdiger insulted him
Preview Mainz 05RC Strasbourg Alsace vs. Mainz 05 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview SC Freiburg Celta Vigo vs. SC Freiburg preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC Bayern"The stress level was extremely high" – Pavlović on Bayern's dramatic win over Real Madrid
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichNeuer on early error in "deserved" win over Madrid and upcoming PSG test
FC BayernMax Eberl hails Bayern's fighting spirit after rollercoaster win over Real Madrid
FC BayernMichael Olise believes Bayern "showed good resilience" in their comeback win over Real Madrid
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKane on victory over Madrid: "You need to be at the highest level to beat them"
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany on Bayern's win over Real Madrid: "It was a very emotional game"
FC BayernMichael Olise named Player of the Match after Bayern's 4-3 triumph over Real Madrid
Post-match reaction Bayern Munich"It wasn't to be" – Arbeloa proud despite Real Madrid's defeat in Munich
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"Not our best game" – Kimmich reflects on win over Real Madrid and looks ahead to semi-final against PSG

DFB-Pokal

Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster on Freiburg's cruel Pokal exit: “It is tough to take"
Post-match reaction StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß: “I’m super happy”
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartUndav and Stiller on "dramatic" cup semi-final triumph over Freiburg
Match report Stuttgart, FreiburgStuttgart reach DFB-Pokal final after extra-time victory over Freiburg
Stuttgart, FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. SC Freiburg
Post-match reaction Bayern Munich"It's looking good" – Neuer hints at positive contract talks after Pokal semi-final triumph
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKompany on the "tremendous gift" of guiding Bayern back to a Berlin cup final
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKane on semi-final success: “It was a top performance from start to finish"
Match report Bayern Munich & Bayer LeverkusenKane and Diaz strike to secure Bayern's Pokal final ticket as Leverkusen bow out
Bayern Munich & Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
Preview VfB Stuttgart, SC FreiburgVfB Stuttgart vs. SC Freiburg DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayer LeverkusenHjulmand on semi-final with Bayern: "We need to be very precise and sharp"
VfB StuttgartStuttgart defender set to miss DFB-Pokal semi-final after injury setback
Preview Bayern Munich & Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayern MunichKane fired up for Pokal semi-final: "It's been too long since our club won this competition"
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

German National Team

Bayern Munich & German National TeamSerge Gnabry confirms 2026 World Cup dream is over through injury
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany
FC Bayern“It could have been his last chance” – Bayern boss expects Gnabry to miss World Cup after injury setback
FC Bayern & Germany"I feel very sorry for Serge" – Nagelsmann comments on Gnabry's serious injury
Match report Germany WWomen's World Cup Qualifiers: Austria end Germany's perfect start
Preview Germany WWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Austria vs. Germany
GermanyNagelsmann confirms ongoing contact with Neuer amid Germany comeback talk
Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen youngster reflects on choice between Germany and United States
Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown opens up on turning down USMNT for Germany
FC BayernBayern president Herbert Hainer fires back at Oliver Kahn over Musiala World Cup statement
Preview Germany WomenWomen's World Cup Qualifiers preview: Germany vs. Austria
FC Bayern“I definitely want to go to the World Cup” – Musiala responds to Kahn's controversial advice
FC BayernOliver Kahn advises Jamal Musiala to skip the World Cup
Rumor Bayern Munich & German National Team"He belongs in the national team" – Lothar Matthäus on Manuel Neuer
Post-match reaction FC BayernJonathan Tah delighted with "special" Bayern win at the Bernabéu
VfB Stuttgart & Germany"Deniz delivers the answers on the pitch" – Sebastian Hoeneß joins debate over Undav's Germany role
Germany"It bothers me" – Nick Woltemade hits back at criticism over his Newcastle performances
German National Team & Bayern Munich"He has a lot going for him" – Podolski praises Karl while paying tribute to Undav
Match report GermanyFrom U17 exit to U21 redemption: Here's how Germany’s five youth teams start 2026
Match report Germany U19Germany qualify for U19 Euros with exhilarating win over Austria
Match report Germany U21El Mala and Kade help Germany U21 top Euro qualifiers group
Match report Germany U17Germany U17 fail to qualify for both Euros and World Cup
RB LeipzigGruda suffers muscular problems while on German U-21 duty
Germany WomenGermany announce squad for Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Preview Germany U19Confirmed Lineups: Germany U19 vs. Austria U19

Long reads

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
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
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
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
Analysis/Commentary RB LeipzigOvercoming it all – Yan Diomande's tricky path to Bundesliga stardom
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

Exclusive interviews

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
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
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
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

Team News