By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Predicted Champions League lineups: How all teams could line up for the second leg of the play-offs

Here are our predicted line-ups for the upcoming Champions League knockout phase play-off games.

Two German sides, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, are involved when the second legs of the Champions League knockout play-offs are played in midweek.

Here are our predicted line-ups for all eight games:

Predicted Champions League knockout play-off second leg lineups

DFB Pokal - Bayer Leverkusen 3:2 FC Köln
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Bundesliga news

FC BayernBayern prodigy turned down interest from Real Madrid to stay in Munich
VfB StuttgartMixed injury news for Stuttgart ahead of Supercup clash with Bayern
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Defenders to consider for the start of the 2025/26 season
Rumor FC BayernBayern turn down move for Højlund
Rumor RB LeipzigRB Leipzig reach agreement with potential Sesko replacement
Transfer Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen complete Poku capture
Stuttgart & BayernStuttgart chief sets final deadline for Bayern to complete Woltemade transfer
VFL WOLFSBURGWolfsburg interested in Sunderland full-back
Preview Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund 2025/26 season preview: Transfers, pre-season, predicted lineup & predictions
Rumor Borussia DortmundReport: Guirassy offered to Europe’s elite by brother and agent
Rumor Borussia DortmundDortmund mulling over Süle injury, Veiga and Gimenez rumoured targets - Sky Germany
Rumor Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen keeping tabs on former Manchester United defender, per Sky Germany
2. Bundesliga Holstein KielKiel's Gigović nearing a move to Young Boys - Sky Germany

Table

Bundesliga

Regular Season

#TeamP
1 Leverkusen0
2 Dortmund0
3 Gladbach0
4 Frankfurt0
5 Augsburg0
6 FC Bayern0
7 FC Köln0
8 Union Berlin0
9 Mainz 050
10 HSV0
11 Heidenheim0
12 RB Leipzig0
13 Freiburg0
14 St. Pauli0
15 Hoffenheim0
16 Stuttgart0
17 Wolfsburg0
18 Bremen0
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Match days

Fantasy Football BundesligaBundesliga 2025/26 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Fantasy Football BundesligaBundesliga 2025/26 predicted lineups: Expected starting XIs for all 18 teams
2. Bundesliga Nürnberg & DarmstadtDarmstadt steal three points at the death of tense encounter
2. Bundesliga Nürnberg & DarmstadtConfirmed lineups: 1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt
2. Bundesliga Schalke 04 & Hertha BSCConfirmed lineups: Schalke 04 vs. Hertha BSC
BundesligaBundesliga 2025/26 fixtures released: Key dates, opening match & full schedule
Post-match reaction FC HeidenheimHeidenheim hero Scienza: "I'm very happy I was able to help the team"
Post-match reaction FC Heidenheim"It's difficult to put into words!" - Heidenheim head coach Schmidt on Bundesliga survival
Match report Elversberg & HeidenheimMagic Scienza breaks Elversberg hearts to confirm Heidenheim safety
Heidenheim, ElversbergSchmidt expects a different game in Elversberg
Match report Heidenheim & ElversbergHeidenheim stage comeback in play-off first leg
Preview BundesligaHeidenheim vs. Elversberg preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 34
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundRicken praises Kovac: "Among the greatest managerial performances in BVB history"
Post-match reaction Union Berlin, AugsburgHonest verdict from Baumgart, frustration for Thorup
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Mainz boss Henriksen celebrates European qualification: "It's time to party"
Post-match reaction Bochum, St. PauliBlessin and Hecking congratulate each other
Post-match reaction Freiburg & Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt secure Champions League football: The reactions from Breisgau
FC BayernMüller reflects on emotional final Bundesliga game for Bayern
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig & VfB StuttgartHoeneß and Löw react to final day clash in Leipzig
Match report GLADBACH & WOLFSBURGWolfsburg finish season with first win since early March
Match report Augsburg, Union BerlinUnion set club record in Brych's farewell game at Augsburg
Match report Freiburg & Eintracht FrankfurtAway win in Breisgau secures Champions League football for Frankfurt
Match report RB Leipzig & VfB StuttgartFinal day win for Stuttgart puts an end to Leipzig European hopes
Match report Borussia DortmundDortmund make light work of 10-man Kiel to secure Champions League spot

2. Bundesliga 25/26 season previews

2. Bundesliga Holstein KielKiel's Gigović nearing a move to Young Boys - Sky Germany
2. Bundesliga Schalke, KaiserslauternConfirmed Lineups: Kaiserslautern vs. Schalke 04
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga Saturday Konferenz: Hannover and Braunschweig continue winning start, Fortuna and Dresden yet to earn a point
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga Sunday Konferenz: Home openers for Hertha BSC, Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum
2. Bundesliga Kaiserslautern, Schalke Kaiserslautern vs. Schalke 04 preview: Traditionsverein derby in 2. Bundesliga Topspiel
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga Saturday Konferenz preview: Fortuna host Hannover in the pick of the bunch
2. Bundesliga Nürnberg & DarmstadtDarmstadt steal three points at the death of tense encounter
2. Bundesliga Preußen Münster, SC PaderbornMünster and Paderborn play out the first draw of 2. Bundesliga season
2. Bundesliga FC Augsburg & 1.FC NürnbergOfficial: Augsburg's Koudossou joins Nürnberg on loan
2. Bundesliga Nürnberg & DarmstadtConfirmed lineups: 1. FC Nürnberg vs SV Darmstadt
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga Friday schedule preview: Preußen Münster and 1. FC Nürnberg look to get off the mark
2. Bundesliga Greuther FürthFutkeu double sees Fürth past spirited Dynamo Dresden
2. Bundesliga Eintracht BraunschweigAydin thunderbolt helps ten-man Braunschweig stun Magdeburg
2. Bundesliga Hannover 96Aséko Nkili the hero as Hannover defeat Kaiserslautern
2. Bundesliga Arminia Bielefeld, Fortuna DüsseldorfFive-star Bielefeld stun ten-man Fortuna
2. Bundesliga FC Magdeburg & Eintracht BraunschweigFC Magdeburg vs Eintracht Braunschweig preview: Two new coaches looking to make their mark
2. Bundesliga Hannover 96 & 1. FC Kaiserslautern Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern preview: Two promotion hopefuls clash to kick off the season 
2. Bundesliga Schalke 04 & Hertha BSCSchalke sink Hertha to get off to perfect start in 2. Bundesliga
2. Bundesliga Schalke 04 & Hertha BSCConfirmed lineups: Schalke 04 vs. Hertha BSC
2. Bundesliga Greuther Fürth & Dynamo DresdenGreuther Fürth vs Dynamo Dresden preview: Die Kleeblätter host 2. Bundesliga returnees
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga Saturday Konferenz: Bochum and Kiel start their campaigns on the road
2. Bundesliga Arminia Bielefeld, Fortuna DüsseldorfArminia Bielefeld vs Fortuna Düsseldorf preview: Pokal finalists host promotion favorites in 2. Bundesliga Topspiel
2. Bundesliga FC Schalke 04 & Hertha BSCFC Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC preview: Mouthwatering curtain-raiser in the 2. Bundesliga
2. Bundesliga Arminia BielefeldZero to Hero: Bielefeld coach Kniat recalls "begging fans to come to the stadium" in dark days
2. Bundesliga Schalke 04 & Hertha BSC "There’s hardly anything bigger": Schalke’s Timo Becker fired up for Hertha opener

Bundesliga End of Season Awards

Profile Bayern MunichBulinews Player of the Season Awards: Bayern Munich's Player of the Season
Profile Bayer LeverkusenBulinews Player of the Season Awards: Bayer Leverkusen's Player of the Season
Profile Eintracht FrankfurtBulinews Player of the Season Awards: Eintracht Frankfurt's Player of the Season
Profile Borussia DortmundBulinews Player of the Season Awards: Borussia Dortmund's Player of the Season
Profile SC FreiburgBulinews Player of the Season Awards: SC Freiburg's Player of the Season
Profile Mainz 05Bulinews Player of the Season Awards: 1.FSV Mainz's Player of the Season
Profile RB LeipzigBulinews Player of the Season Awards: RB Leipzig's Player of the Season
Profile Werder BremenBulinews Player of the Season Awards: Werder Bremen's Player of the Season
Profile VfB StuttgartBulinews Player of the Season Awards: VfB Stuttgart's Player of the Season
Rumor Borussia MonchengladbachBulinews Player of the Season: Gladbach's Player of the Season
Profile VfL WolfsburgBulinews Player of the Season Awards: VfL Wolfsburg's Player of the Season
Profile FC AugsburgBulinews Player of the Season Awards: FC Augsburg's Player of the Season
Profile Union BerlinBulinews Player of the Season Awards: Union Berlin's Player of the Season
Profile St.PauliBulinews Player of the Season Awards: St. Pauli's Player of the Season
Profile TSG HoffenheimBulinews Player of the Season Awards: TSG Hoffenheim's Player of the Season
Profile FC HeidenheimPlayer of the Season Awards: FC Heidenheim's Player of the Season
Profile Holstein KielPlayer of the Season Awards: Holstein Kiel's Player of the Season
Profile VfL BochumBundesliga End of Season Awards: VfL Bochum's Player of the Season

German Teams in Europe

FC Bayern and Borussia DortmundRevealed: How much Bayern and Borussia Dortmund earned at the Club World Cup
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac reacts to Dortmund's loss to Real Madrid: "We lost the game in the first half"
Match report Borussia DortmundDortmund fight back but fall to Real Madrid in five-goal thriller
FC BayernEberl and Neuer slam Donnarumma’s challenge after Musiala injury: "He showed no consideration"
Borussia DortmundConfirmed lineups: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – Club World Cup quarter-final
FC BayernThomas Müller reflects on "evenly balanced" Club World Cup quarter-final clash with PSG
Preview Borussia DortmundReal Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Club World Cup preview, team news & predicted lineups
Preview FC BayernParis Saint-Germain vs FC Bayern Munich: Club World Cup preview, team news & predicted lineups
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundDortmund look ahead to Real Madrid clash: "We know we're the underdogs"
Post-match reaction BORUSSIA DORTMUNDSerhou Guirassy: "I am happy that I have a good team"
Match report BORUSSIA DORTMUNDDortmund 2-1 Monterrey: Guirassy brace sends BVB to elite eight
BORUSSIA DORTMUNDConfirmed Lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. CF Monterrey
FC Bayern MunichComan cleared for PSG clash in the Club World Cup
Other FC BayernBradley Barcola says PSG want Bayern revenge
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKane on victory over Flamengo: "We played against a really good side"
Match report Bayern MunichBayern eliminate Flamengo in six-goal thriller to set up PSG clash
Bayern MunichConfirmed Lineups: Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich
Bayern MunichKompany expecting "top European level" standard from Flamengo
Match report DortmundDortmund 4-3 Sundowns: BVB triumph in Cincinnati against brave opponent
DortmundConfirmed Lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. Mamelodi Sundowns
Match report BayernBayern 2-1 Boca Juniors: Bayern through to Round of 16 after enthralling win
BayernConfirmed Lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors
Preview Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Club World Cup preview, team news & predicted lineups
Preview BayernBayern Munich vs Boca Juniors: Club World Cup preview, team news & predicted lineups
Match report DortmundDortmund 0-0 Fluminense: Uninspiring draw for Dortmund in CWC opener

DFB-Pokal

Match report Stuttgart, BielefeldStuttgart make light work of Bielefeld to win Pokal
Stuttgart, BielefeldConfirmed Lineups: Arminia Bielefeld v VfB Stuttgart
Preview Stuttgart, BielefeldVfB Stuttgart vs. Arminia Bielefeld preview: Surprise packages clash for Pokal glory
VfB StuttgartWoltemade on reaching the DFB-Pokal final: "One of the best moments of my career"
Match report VfB Stuttgart & RB Leipzig Stuttgart book their place in DFB-Pokal final
VfB Stuttgart & RB Leipzig Confirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig
Editor's pick Arminia BielefeldWhat happens if Arminia Bielefeld win the DFB-Pokal?
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 LeverkusenXabi Alonso admits Leverkusen deserved to lose to Bielefeld: "Almost nothing worked"
Post-match reaction Arminia BielefeldArminia Bielefeld coach on sensational semi-final win over Leverkusen: "No one will be sleeping tonight"
Bayer 04 LeverkusenAndrich self-critical after Leverkusen's cup exit: "By far our worst game of the season"
Match report DFB-PokalArminia Bielefeld shock Leverkusen to reach first DFB-Pokal final in club history
DFB-PokalConfirmed lineups: Arminia Bielefeld vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Preview Stuttgart & RB LeipzigVfB Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayer 04 LeverkusenAlonso gives update on Tella, Wirtz and Tapsoba ahead of Bielefeld clash
Preview Bielefeld & LeverkusenArminia Bielefeld vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Leverkusen, Bielefeld, Leipzig, StuttgartPokal draw: Leverkusen play third-tier Bielefeld, Leipzig away at Stuttgart
Post-match reaction Leipzig & WolfsburgLeipzig's handball penalty against Wolfsburg sparks debate
Match report RB Leipzig & WolfsburgSesko penalty sees Leipzig book semi-final spot
RB Leipzig & WolfsburgConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs VfL Wolfsburg, DFB-Pokal quarter final
Post-match reaction Werder BremenBittencourt lashes out at Köhn after cup defeat
Post-match reaction Werder BremenWerner reacts to Werder's shocking cup exit: "We missed out on a huge opportunity"
Match report DFB-Pokal Giant-killing continues as Bielefeld roll past Bremen into Pokal final-four
Preview Leipzig & WolfsburgRB Leipzig vs. Wolfsburg preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview Bielefeld & WerderArminia Bielefeld vs Werder Bremen preview: Can Bielefeld keep their cup dream alive?
Post-match reaction Köln & LeverkusenKöln defender lashes out at "arrogant" Leverkusen after Pokal defeat

German National Team

Dortmund & HeidenheimRamaj aims to become Dortmund's No. 1 and break into Germany squad
DFBNagelsmann reveals plan to move Kimmich back to central midfield for Germany
DFBNagelsmann sets record straight on possible Germany return for Neuer after ter Stegen injury
GermanyMatthäus and Hamann disagree on the idea of Neuer for the World Cup
Match report Germany WSpain beat Germany in extra-time to face England in Euro’s final
Germany WConfirmed Lineups: Germany Women v Spain Women
Preview Germany WGermany vs Spain: Women’s Euro preview, team news & predicted lineups
Match report Germany WHard-fought win for Germany to reach Euro semis
Germany WConfirmed Lineups: Germany Women v France Women
Preview Germany WGermany vs France: Women’s Euro preview, team news & predicted lineups
German footballMatthias Sammer: German football has lost strengths and identity
Germany WWomen’s Euros: Germany will face France in quarter-final
Match report Germany WSweden win group ahead of Germany in Women’s Euros
GermanyLöw open for a surprise managerial return
Preview Germany WGermany vs Sweden: Women’s Euro preview, team news & predicted lineups
Germany WGermany through to the quarter-final in Women’s Euro
Match report Germany WGermany edge closer to quarter-final after narrow victory
Germany WConfirmed Lineups: Germany Women v Denmark Women
Preview Germany WGermany vs Denmark: Women’s Euro preview, team news & predicted lineups
Match report Germany WomenGermany see off debutant Poland to start Women’s Euro with victory
Germany WomenConfirmed Lineups: Germany Women vs Poland Women
Preview Germany WNTGermany vs Poland: Women’s Euros preview, team news & predicted lineups
FC Bayern & DFBDFB boss criticizes leak of Bayern-Woltemade agreement before U21 Euros final loss
Germany U21Top-scorer Woltemade misses out on Player of Tournament in U21 Euros
Match report Germany U21England U21 3-2 Germany U21: England win back-to-back U21 Euros after extra-time

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary Andre SilvaThe André Silva gamble: Why Werder might bet on him again
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga 2025/26 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary FC HeidenheimHow can FC Heidenheim stave off another fight for survival?
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop young Bundesliga players to watch in 2025/26
Editor's pick VfB StuttgartWhy Ermedin Demirovic has fallen down Stuttgart pecking order - despite 17 goal return
Analysis/Commentary DFBGermany player ratings vs France: UEFA Nations League third-place match
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWho is Yuito Suzuki? A closer look at SC Freiburg’s €10 million man
Editor's pick BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOpta data rates Freiburg, Dortmund and Leipzig's chances of claiming final Champions League spot
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgThe Freiburg way: The art of football authenticity
Editor's pick Arminia BielefeldBelief in Bielefeld: How Pokal underdogs Arminia plotted an historic path to Berlin
Editor's pick Arminia BielefeldWhat happens if Arminia Bielefeld win the DFB-Pokal?
Editor's pick MainzWho is the maverick man leading Mainz to the Champions League? – Discovering who Bo Henriksen is by those that knew him
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWhat's going wrong with Werder Bremen?
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga European race: The full assessment
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWerder Bremen and Andre Silva: A potentially sneaky important move
Analysis/Commentary Bundesliga"Ones to watch" for Bundesliga Matchday 19
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWerder Bremen and the potential curse of Heidenheim
Analysis/Commentary SV Werder BremenWhy Werder Bremen have made a change at wingback
Analysis/Commentary BayernJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Bayern München
Analysis/Commentary Bayer 04 LeverkusenJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Analysis/Commentary FC St. Pauli January 2025 Transfer Primer: FC St. Pauli
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: SC Freiburg
Analysis/Commentary 1. FC HeidenheimJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Heidenheim
Analysis/Commentary VfL BochumJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: VfL Bochum

Exclusive interviews

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
Editor's pick WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Jonas Wind on Wolfsburg's poor start, Niko Kovac, his dream club and more
Editor's pick EXCLUSIVE: Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind gives injury update, shares thoughts on ...
Editor's pick DortmundEXCLUSIVE: Ex-BVB star and agent Niclas Jensen on life on and off the pitch and why Bielefeld's Bello is one to watch
Editor's pick GladbachEXCLUSIVE: Gladbach's Joe Scally on first United States call-up and World Cup chances
Editor's pick GladbachEXCLUSIVE: Gladbach and USMNT defender Joe Scally on his rise to stardom and season so far

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