Bundesliga

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.

Leverkusen pay price for soft defending in Bremen draw says coach Alonso

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 09:34 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen's sloppy performance in their 2-2 draw at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday that included conceding a 90th minute equaliser was down to the German champions' weak defending, coach Xabi Alonso said.

Dortmund desperate for first away win to get into winning flow-coach Sahin

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - 11:27 GMT

Dortmund will be hoping to bounce back has from their frustrating 5-2 defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League after leading 2-0, and a first league win on the road would boost their confidence, the manager added.

Dortmund boss Sahin not pressing panic button despite poor league start

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 07:20 GMT

Sahin said Dortmund will work towards improving their away form, but added that it would have to wait until after their next game against St Pauli at home on Friday.

Alonso happy with Leverkusen's point away at Bayern

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 - 10:17 GMT

After Robert Andrich gave Leverkusen the lead, Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlovic levelled with a stunning half-volley from 25 metres out which beat goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky to leave the visitors third in the standings.

Bayern relishing test against champions Leverkusen, says Kompany

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 - 11:04 GMT

Bayern Munich are relishing the prospect of facing champions Bayer Leverkusen, manager Vincent Kompany said on Friday, as his side look to re-assert themselves as top dogs in the Bundesliga.

Alonso hopes short preparation time enough for Leverkusen to bounce back

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 - 08:24 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen's 35-game unbeaten Bundesliga run came to an end in their last game and manager Xabi Alonso hopes the short time he has had with his players will be sufficient to get back to winning ways.

Alonso calls for tighter defence after Leverkusen's unbeaten run snapped

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 - 11:43 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso asked for more unity in defence after the German champions saw their impressive unbeaten run in the Bundesliga end with a 3-2 defeat by RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Alonso wants Leverkusen to be more aggressive after snatching late Bundesliga win

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 10:31 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso asked for more character after his side beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-2 in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday through yet another stoppage-time winner.

Leverkusen brace for biggest day with first Bundesliga title within reach

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 02:30 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen are preparing for their biggest league game in decades on Sunday, when a home win over Werder Bremen would bring Xabi Alonso's unbeaten side their first Bundesliga title.

Bayern boosted by Kane and Coman return against Dortmund, Neuer out

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 09:14 GMT

Bayern Munich have been handed a timely boost with the return of forwards Harry Kane and Kingsley Coman for their Bundesliga clash against rivals Borussia Dortmund, but goalkeeper Manuel Neuer remains sidelined with injury, manager Thomas Tuchel said.

Leverkusen will win Bundesliga to end Bayern run - Lahm

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 11:35 GMT

Former Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm is convinced Bayer Leverkusen, who are seeking their first Bundesliga title, will end the Bavarian team's 11-year hegemony this year.

Bayern Munich concede late equaliser in 2-2 draw with Freiburg

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 08:28 GMT

The result left champions Bayern, who have 54 points from 24 league matches, seven behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who have 61 and can pull further away with a win over Cologne on Sunday.

Leverkusen beat Mainz 2-1 to widen gap at top and set unbeaten record

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 - 04:30 GMT

The Bundesliga leaders, who lacked their usual efficiency up front while also allowing the visitors enough space to attack, needed a mistake by Mainz keeper Robin Zentner to snatch the win.

Malen double helps Dortmund cruise past Freiburg 3-0

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 - 12:43 GMT

Donyell Malen scored twice to help Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 victory over visitors Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Friday and tighten their grip on fourth spot.

Bayern seek to break Leverkusen's 30-game unbeaten run

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 12:04 GMT

Champions Bayern, chasing a 12th consecutive league title, are in second place in the Bundesliga, two points behind Leverkusen, who are undefeated in all competitions this season for a 30-game unbeaten run.

Musiala double hands Bayern win at season restart as club remembers Beckenbauer

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 - 11:13 GMT

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala scored twice to give the champions a 3-0 victory over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga restart on Friday as the club remembered Germany great Franz Beckenbauer who died last week.

Bayern bank on Kane for winning season restart against Hoffenheim

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 12:30 GMT

Bayern Munich kick off the year with their Bundesliga match against visiting Hoffenheim on Friday, hoping to cut the gap to leaders Bayer Leverkusen as the league resumes after a three-week-winter break.

Kane stretches record scoring run in Bayern win over Cologne

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 - 12:35 GMT

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane tapped in from close range midway through the first half for a 1-0 victory at Cologne on Friday, stretching his sensational record scoring run in the Bundesliga while lifting his team provisionally to the top of the table.

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