FC Köln - Hoffenheim

Germany: Bundesliga
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3 - 2
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FC Köln
Hoffenheim
27
⚽0-1A. Daghim
S. El Mala⚽1-1
51
57
⚽X1-1M. MoerstedtPen. miss
67
⚽1-2O. Kabak
T. Dallinga⚽2-2
72
T. Dallinga⚽3-2
82
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Bundesliga news

Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund“We're still underrated in Germany” – Schlotterbeck backs Dortmund to keep title race open
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga: Wondergoals lift Karlsruhe off bottom spot as Heidenheim’s winless run stretches to five
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundFabio Silva praises Dortmund's mentality but left annoyed by substitute role
Post-match reaction Schalke 04"We have to get out of this together" – Karius sums up Schalke's struggles after another defeat
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundKobel on Dortmund's bravery and "deserved" draw in Munich
Post-match reaction FC BayernDanks left with "mixed feelings" after Bayern's draw with Dortmund
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac feels Dortmund "earned a deserved point" against Bayern
FC BayernKarl's agent Ballack hits back at Bayern chiefs with strong defence of teenager
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"The world keeps turning" – Kimmich opens up on emotional Bayern return after father's death
FC BayernBayern provide initial injury updates on Olise, Saibari and Gnabry
Match report Bayern Munich & Borussia DortmundSilva the saviour as Dortmund rally late to draw with Bayern Munich
Match report Borussia Mönchengladbach, SC PaderbornGladbach stay bottom after goalless draw with Paderborn
Match report Augsburg, FreiburgFreiburg close gap to Der Klassiker rivals thanks to supersubs
BAYERN & DORTMUNDLIVEBLOG: FC Bayern München vs. Borussia Dortmund - 2026/27 Bundesliga
Match report SCHALKE & LEIPZIGLeipzig back into Champions League spot with dominant win over Schalke
Match report Werder Bremen, TSG HoffenheimFüllkrug extends scoring streak as Bremen climb to fifth after beating Hoffenheim
Bayern Munich & Borussia DortmundConfirmed Der Klassiker lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund
Match report Leverkusen & StuttgartDemirovic at the double as Stuttgart see off Leverkusen
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga: Stoke loanee Smit denies Magdeburg three points in Darmstadt

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Match days

FC BayernBayern provide initial injury updates on Olise, Saibari and Gnabry
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund“We're still underrated in Germany” – Schlotterbeck backs Dortmund to keep title race open
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundFabio Silva praises Dortmund's mentality but left annoyed by substitute role
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"The world keeps turning" – Kimmich opens up on emotional Bayern return after father's death
Post-match reaction Schalke 04"We have to get out of this together" – Karius sums up Schalke's struggles after another defeat
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundKobel on Dortmund's bravery and "deserved" draw in Munich
Post-match reaction FC BayernDanks left with "mixed feelings" after Bayern's draw with Dortmund
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac feels Dortmund "earned a deserved point" against Bayern
FC BayernKarl's agent Ballack hits back at Bayern chiefs with strong defence of teenager
Match report Bayern Munich & Borussia DortmundSilva the saviour as Dortmund rally late to draw with Bayern Munich
Match report Borussia Mönchengladbach, SC PaderbornGladbach stay bottom after goalless draw with Paderborn
Match report Augsburg, FreiburgFreiburg close gap to Der Klassiker rivals thanks to supersubs
Match report SCHALKE & LEIPZIGLeipzig back into Champions League spot with dominant win over Schalke
Match report Werder Bremen, TSG HoffenheimFüllkrug extends scoring streak as Bremen climb to fifth after beating Hoffenheim
Bayern Munich & Borussia DortmundConfirmed Der Klassiker lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund
Match report Leverkusen & StuttgartDemirovic at the double as Stuttgart see off Leverkusen
Preview UNION BERLIN & 1. FC KÖLNUnion Berlin vs 1. FC Köln: Hosts looking for immediate revenge after midweek thrashing
Borussia Mönchengladbach, PaderbornConfirmed Lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. SC Paderborn
Werder Bremen, HoffenheimConfirmed Lineups: Werder Bremen vs. TSG Hoffenheim
SCHALKE & LEIPZIGConfirmed lineups: FC Schalke 04 vs. RB Leipzig
Augsburg, FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: FC Augsburg vs. SC Freiburg
Leverkusen & Stuttgart Confirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. VfB Stuttgart
FC Bayern "I must have had around 30 shirts" – Bischof opens up about his lifelong love for Bayern
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Mainz camp admit Elversberg defeat was a new low as Fischer identifies psychological problem
Match report SV Elversberg, Mainz Dominant performance lifts Elversberg over Mainz and into European spots

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 8
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 8: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 8
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 8 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 7
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 7: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 7 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 7
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 6: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 6 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 5: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 5
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Unlimited transfers draft team
Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaFantasy Bundesliga: Fixture Difficulty Planner Matchday 5-9
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 5
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 5 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyPredicted lineups for Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 4: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 4 starting XIs

German Teams in Europe

Match report Frankfurt W, Wolfsburg WUEFA Women's Europa Cup Review: Wolfsburg score seven past Feyenoord, Frankfurt win in Eindhoven
Preview Wolfsburg W, Frankfurt WUEFA Women's Europa Cup Preview: Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt face Eredivisie Vrouwen opponents
Preview FC Bayern WUEFA Women's Champions League Preview: FC Bayern vs. Real Madrid
Match report GermanyMarco Rose’s Bournemouth thrash AC Milan, Baur scores again for Europa League strugglers Celtic
Match report SC Freiburg Monaco punish Freiburg as Schuster’s side suffer 3-0 Conference League defeat
Match report TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim earn first Europa League points with comfortable win over Ligue 1 leaders Lyon
Match report GermanyWoltemade extends Europa League scoring run for Juventus, Behrens nets seventh Conference League goal
Match report Bayer Leverkusen Hofmann double fires Leverkusen to third straight Europa League win
TSG HoffenheimConfirmed Europa League Lineups: Hoffenheim vs. Lyon
SC Freiburg Confirmed Conference League lineups: AS Monaco vs. SC Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen Confirmed Europa League lineups: OFI Crete vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"I was already celebrating" - Arsenal star Guimaraes hails Manuel Neuer’s heroics in Bayern draw
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig & Real Madrid“It was fun”: Yan Diomande reflects on Leipzig reunion after scoring against his former teammates
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig & Real MadridMourinho admits Courtois was crucial as Demichelis sees improvement in his team's performance
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigBaumgartner opens up on “toughest phase” of his life after injury return against Real Madrid
Post-match reaction FC Bayern & Arsenal FCHavertz praises Bayern-Arsenal battle as Bischof highlights midfield chemistry
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany and Kane react to Ballon d’Or favourite tag after Arsenal draw
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueReal Madrid punish Leipzig as Diomande seals emphatic 4-1 Champions League win
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueGoals, drama and goal-line saves: Bayern and Arsenal serve up 2-2 thriller
Preview UEFA Champions LeagueConfirmed UCL lineups: Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig
FC BayernOfficial: Manuel Neuer draws level with Messi and Müller
Preview UEFA Champions LeagueNo Luis Díaz! - Confirmed UCL lineups: FC Bayern vs. Arsenal FC
Preview SC FreiburgMonaco vs. Freiburg preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Rumor Bayern MunichBayern gem Tim Binder to take Olise's place in squad to face Arsenal
Bayer LeverkusenRolfes reveals why Hofmann was chosen over Boniface for Leverkusen's Europa League squad

DFB-Pokal

Exclusive interview Bayern MunichKane denies Ballon d'Or quote was aimed at Mbappé and Yamal: "A quote I've loved my whole career"
Post-match reaction DFB-PokalSandro Wagner under pressure after Hannover's DFB-Pokal-exit: "We are on the right track!"
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenJonas Hofmann on Leverkusen role: "Of course, I'm not happy right now!"
Match report Holstein Kiel, TSG HoffenheimDFB-Pokal: Kiel stun Hoffenheim with penalty shootout victory
Post-match reaction FC BayernEberl sends message to Kimmich: "He is welcome here whenever he's ready!"
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"We're all human": Tah opens up on Bayern's difficult week
Post-match reaction FC BayernAaron Danks reacts to Bayern's 6-1 win and provides Kompany update
Match report Hannover, Kaiserslautern DFB-Pokal: Stingy Kaiserslautern eliminate Hannover as Prtajin scores on his return
Post-match reaction DFB-Pokal"We're also winning for Kompany" - Nathaniel Brown on Bayern's Pokal win
Post-match reaction DFB-Pokal"This Bayern team is a machine" - Magdeburg players react to Bayern thrashing
Match report Bayer Leverkusen, Nürnberg DFB-Pokal: Captain Tapsoba leads Leverkusen's five-star comeback against Nürnberg
Match report Bayern Munich & 1.FC MagdeburgBayern ruthlessly blow Magdeburg away as Pokal last-16 awaits
Match report Dynamo Dresden, SchalkeDFB-Pokal: Dresden advance as Schalke's second round curse continues
Match report Jeddeloh, Hertha BSCDFB-Pokal: Brekalo inspires Hertha to avoid cupset in Jeddeloh
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Supersub Goto saves the day for Freiburg to send Wolfsburg packing
Match report Paderborn, StuttgartDFB-Pokal: Undav undoes ten-man Paderborn to send Stuttgart through
Hannover, Kaiserslautern Confirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Hannover vs. Kaiserslautern
Kiel, Hoffenheim Confirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Holstein Kiel vs. TSG Hoffenheim
Bayern Munich & 1.FC MagdeburgConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Bayern Munich vs. 1.FC Magdeburg
Leverkusen, NürnbergConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. 1. FC Nürnberg
Jeddeloh, Hertha BSCConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Jeddeloh II vs. Hertha BSC
Dynamo Dresden, SchalkeConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Dynamo Dresden vs. FC Schalke 04
SC Freiburg, WolfsburgConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Paderborn, StuttgartConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Paderborn vs. VfB Stuttgart
FC BayernBayern handed injury boost ahead of Magdeburg clash

German National Team

German national teamDFB reveal date for Jürgen Klopp's second Germany squad announcement
German national teamWirtz gives injury update and responds to criticism after Liverpool’s win over Brighton
Werder Bremen Füllkrug responds to Klopp’s age remarks after back-to-back braces
German national team"I was surprised" – Kahn takes aim at Klopp over criticism of Kompany’s Bayern tactics and Nagelsmann remarks
DFBTresoldi has time to decide international future, insists Klopp
DFBKlopp sends clear message over Kimmich as Bayern duo impress against Arsenal
Match report Germany WU17 Women's World Cup: Germany first to qualify for knockout stages after wins over Argentina and hosts Morocco
German national team Matthäus backs in-form Niclas Füllkrug for Germany return
Rumor German National TeamHoffenheim's Baumann hasn't "closed the door" on Germany national team
Match report Germany WKlara Bühl completes Germany comeback in Bremen
Preview Germany WWomen's Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Japan
DFB, Werder BremenRudi Völler opens door to Germany return for in-form Füllkrug
German national team"The best players always play" – Kimmich breaks silence on Germany role debate
Match report Germany WGermany W hold off Australia to claim 4–2 friendly win
GermanyConfirmed Lineups: Germany W v Australia W
VfB StuttgartHoeneß reacts to Jeltsch missing out on Germany debut
German national teamLothar Matthäus doubts Musiala and Wirtz can play together for Germany
FC BayernKompany plays down “mini-debate” over Kimmich’s role for Germany
Preview Germany WWomen’s Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Australia
Borussia DortmundDortmund attacker keen to convince Jürgen Klopp after Germany snub
German national teamGermany fall one place in FIFA World Rankings after Klopp’s first games
German national teamGermany star Kevin Schade handed major market value boost after flying start
German national teamFlorian Wirtz suffers biggest market value drop in Premier League
Match report Germany U21Pejčinović’s brace seals U21 Euros ticket for Germany in front of record crowd
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Serbia: Wirtz shines in Klopp's first win
Analysis/Commentary VfB StuttgartReal Madrid, Arsenal or Bayern? German scouting expert assesses best fit and next move for Stuttgart's Finn Jeltsch
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings vs Greece: Klopp suffers first defeat as Germany head coach
Analysis/Commentary German national team Germany suffer historic 0-1 defeat to Greece in Klopp's first home game
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Netherlands: Nmecha leads the way as late Gakpo goal denies Klopp victory
Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaDortmund keep on ticking, Freiburg hit five and Polanski departs - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga matchday 3
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future
Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends

Exclusive interviews

Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundKobel on Dortmund's bravery and "deserved" draw in Munich
Exclusive interview Bayern Munich & Borussia DortmundINTERVIEW: Bayern chief Rouven Kasper feels Der Klassiker is "as strong as El Classico"
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundFabio Silva praises Dortmund's mentality but left annoyed by substitute role
Exclusive interview Bayern Munich & Borussia DortmundINTERVIEW: Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm reflects on his highs and lows facing Borussia Dortmund
Exclusive interview Bayern MunichKane denies Ballon d'Or quote was aimed at Mbappé and Yamal: "A quote I've loved my whole career"
Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview SV Elversberg"That's set in stone" – Elversberg prodigy Cole Campbell reaffirms desire to represent USA over Iceland
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"I’m not worried about us" – Maxime Estève believes Leipzig will be "really, really good"
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"Maybe I didn’t get the output I deserved last season" – Antonio Nusa eager to build on strong start
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Maarten Vandevoordt on succeeding club legend Gulácsi at RB Leipzig, Courtois comparisons and Belgium ambitions
Exclusive interview FC BayernEXCLUSIVE: Bayern legend Roy Makaay backs Kane as Ballon d'Or contender
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory
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

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