Second Professional Football League Standing 2024/2025

Match days

Post-match reaction Union BerlinUnion Berlin boss and goalkeeper hail defensive improvements after international break as they held Dortmund to goalless draw

Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundRicken and Book share disappointment after Borussia Dortmund fail to score again

Match report Elversberg, AugsburgElversberg end three-game winless run at Augsburg's expense after seven-goal thriller

FC Bayern, RB LeipzigConfirmed Lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig

Match report Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC Union BerlinUnion Berlin hold blunt Dortmund attack in scoreless stalemate

Match report Schalke 04 & FSV Mainz 05Tietz strike proves decisive as Mainz edge past Schalke

Match report Hamburger SV & VfB StuttgartMuheim produces late magic again as Hamburg stun Stuttgart

Match report Werder Bremen & SC PaderbornFüllkrug's second-half brace rescues draw for Bremen against Paderborn

Preview Borussia Mönchengladbach & TSG HoffenheimBorussia Mönchengladbach vs. TSG Hoffenheim preview: Gladbach seek first points in basement battle

Fantasy Football

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 Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 3

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

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 3

Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 3: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 3

Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 3 starting XIs

Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 1

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 2

Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 2: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 2

German Teams in Europe

Borussia Dortmund"We're the clear favourites here" – Kovac demands Dortmund response against Sabah FK

Preview RB LeipzigReal Madrid vs. RB Leipzig preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Rumor VfB StuttgartHoeneß tips Mittelstädt to make squad for clash with "exciting" Atlético Madrid

Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 3

Preview FC BayernBayern Munich vs. Arsenal preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Bayern MunichBayern's Tah on facing Arsenal and a showdown with "good friend" Havertz

FC BayernMatthäus names Bayern's options to replace Olise against Arsenal

Preview VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart vs. Atletico Madrid preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Preview Borussia DortmundSabah FK vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Team news and predicted lineups

FC Bayern Bayern boss gives update on Neuer and Musiala ahead of Arsenal clash

Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster sees room for improvement despite Freiburg’s comfortable win in his 100th game

Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimIlzer admits Hoffenheim have plenty of work to do after Beşiktaş defeat

Match report SC FreiburgUEFA Conference League: Evergreen Grifo helps in-form Freiburg to winning start

Match report TSG Hoffenheim Hoffenheim fall at home to Beşiktaş as alarm bells continue to ring

Match report Bayer Leverkusen Leverkusen stroll past Lech Poznań to make it two Europa League wins from two

SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. FK Jablonec

TSG Hoffenheim Confirmed Europa League lineups: Hoffenheim vs. Beşiktaş

Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed Europa League lineups: Lech Poznan vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern MunichBodø/Glimt star slams "unacceptable" Viking FK antics against Bayern

Borussia DortmundNils Petersen hammers Kovač's Dortmund for "chasing the game" in Norway

Rumor Bayern MunichGnabry pictured "visibly frustrated" after Bayern's stalemate with Viking FK

Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundWaldemar Anton slams Dortmund's lack of intensity after Bodø/Glimt defeat

Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartGrischa Prömel comments on difficult pitch conditions after Stuttgart's Champions League win

Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundNiko Kovac slams lack of passion as Dortmund "deserved to lose" Champions League clash

Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß praises Stuttgart after Bratislava victory despite difficult pitch conditions

DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal second round draw: Holders Bayern host Magdeburg, Dortmund clash with Bremen

Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany praises “calm” Bayern performance

Post-match reaction FC Bayern Bischof and Kane react to Pokal victory in Osnabrück

Match report FC Bayern DFB-Pokal: Bayern overcome early Osnabrück scare to reach second round

DFB-Pokal Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. FC Bayern

Rumor FC BayernBayern make decision on Musiala's availability for DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück

Preview Osnabrück & FC BayernVfL Osnabrück vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups

FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms

FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück

FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück

Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle

Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04

Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg

Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV

Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln

Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out

Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion

Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins

Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance

Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion

Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

German National Team

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

FC Bayern & GermanyBischof keen to represent Germany at U21 Euros despite senior national team breakthrough

Preview Germany U21Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Post-match reaction German national team"We hadn’t planned for him to play three games" – Klopp praises Treu's instant impact for Germany

German national team“We don’t have a Messi, an Mbappé or a Haaland, but..." – Matthäus gives his verdict on Klopp's Germany

Post-match reaction German National TeamKlopp pledges to reduce squad for November after "top-notch" effort in Greece

Post-match reaction German National TeamWirtz on "annoying" draw in Greece, Scherhant processing second cap

Post-match reaction German National TeamGermany player ratings vs. Greece: Scherhant shines in scoreless stalemate

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

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

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

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