Bundesliga

Bayern's Kompany ready to catch some z's after Bundesliga title win

Thu, 08 May 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany wants nothing more than a good night's sleep after his team won the Bundesliga title last week with two matches left to play.

Leverkusen sign Algeria international Maza from Hertha

Thu, 01 May 2025 - 10:49 GMT

Bayern Leverkusen have signed Algeria international Ibrahim Maza from second-tier Hertha Berlin, with the talented 19-year-old forward penning a five-year deal, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.

Bayern Munich keeping title talk to a minimum ahead of Mainz game, coach says

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 - 11:12 GMT

The Bavarians, eight points clear with four matches left, could seal their 34th league crown with a win over Mainz should second-placed Bayer Leverkusen fail to beat Augsburg.

Motivated Bayern ready to bounce back against Dortmund in Klassiker, says Kompany

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 - 11:15 GMT

Bayern want to show an instant reaction to Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan, in order to go into next week's return leg with a shot of confidence, the coach said.

Dortmund's season on the line in Klassiker against Bayern

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 02:47 GMT

The timing of the Bundesliga Klassiker at league leaders Bayern Munich could not have been worse for struggling Borussia Dortmund, with their entire season seemingly resting on Saturday's result.

Bayern aim to go full throttle despite weakened defence, says Kompany

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 - 01:43 GMT

With 65 points from 27 games, Bayern hold a six-point lead over holders Bayer Leverkusen. They have won one of their last three Bundesliga matches, losing to lowly visitors VfL Bochum and drawing at Union Berlin before a 3-2 home win over St Pauli.

Leverkusen ready to pile pressure on league leaders Bayern, says Alonso

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 - 01:19 GMT

Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen will put as much pressure as they can on league leaders Bayern Munich as they battle to keep their title hopes alive, coach Xabi Alonso said ahead of Friday's home game against strugglers VfL Bochum.

Coach Kompany praises Bayern's resilience after comeback win at Stuttgart

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 - 02:04 GMT

Bayern Munich rallied from a goal down to beat VfB Stuttgart 3-1 on Friday and consolidate their position at the top of the Bundesliga, with coach Vincent Kompany praising his side's resilience, saying it was "a real German top match".

Game against leaders Bayern is not a title decider, says Leverkusen's Alonso

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 - 08:33 GMT

Saturday's Bundesliga big game between leaders Bayern Munich and champions Bayer Leverkusen is not a title-deciding game even though the latter are eight points behind the Bavarians, Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday.

Bayern ready to bounce back after Feyenoord loss - Kompany

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 - 11:35 GMT

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich must deliver a winning performance at Freiburg on Saturday to bounce back instantly from Wednesday's Champions League loss at Feyenoord, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday.

Dortmund crisis deepens after 2-0 loss to Frankfurt for third straight defeat

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 - 12:06 GMT

Borussia Dortmund slumped to a 2-0 loss at Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday for their third straight Bundesliga defeat that deepened the crisis at the Ruhr Valley club.

Bayern are showing a reaction after last season's disappointment, says Kompany

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 - 10:05 GMT

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are proving they are hungry for success again and are delivering a reaction to their disappointing previous season, coach Vincent Kompany said after his team's 5-0 demolition of Hoffenheim on Wednesday.

Leverkusen's Alonso praises team's discipline after 3-2 win at Dortmund

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 - 01:34 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen's 3-2 victory at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga restart on Friday showed the development and discipline of the German champions, coach Xabi Alonso said.

Dortmund out to cut gap to top spots against in-form Leverkusen

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 - 02:00 GMT

Borussia Dortmund are desperate for a winning start to the new year when they host champions Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in the Bundesliga restart following the three-week winter break.

Leverkusen's 5-1 win over Freiburg tougher than it seemed, says Alonso

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 - 01:09 GMT

Leverkusen seemingly had little trouble cruising past Freiburg at home in the Bundesliga clash, with Patrik Schick scoring four times and Florian Wirtz adding another.

Bayern thrash Leipzig 5-1 to end year in style

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 - 01:07 GMT

Bayern Munich stamped their authority over the Bundesliga in commanding style by hammering fourth-placed RB Leipzig 5-1 on Friday in a game that featured two goals in the opening two minutes for the first time in the league’s history.

Leverkusen out to end historic year on a high, Alonso says

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 - 12:58 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen will look to build on their recent good form and end their historic Bundesliga-winning year on a high when they host fifth-placed Freiburg on Saturday, manager Xabi Alonso said.

Bayern look to end year on a high against Leipzig but Kane doubtful

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 - 01:16 GMT

Bayern Munich will go into the mid-season break as Bundesliga "winter champions" but RB Leipzig will aim to put a dampener on any festive cheer when they face Vincent Kompany's side in their final game of the year on Friday.

Bayern's Kane bags hat-trick in 3-0 win over Augsburg

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 - 11:10 GMT

The Bavarians, who take on Paris St Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, are undefeated in the Bundesliga and on 29 points following their fifth consecutive league game without conceding a goal.

Leverkusen's Alonso hails top performance despite draw with Stuttgart

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 - 08:39 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen delivered their most complete performance in the Bundesliga this season even though they failed to score after missing a bagful of chances on Friday in their goalless draw against visitors VfB Stuttgart, coach Xabi Alonso said.

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