League leaders Bayern Munich host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with both sides unbeaten after opening the season in top form. Bayern have won 10 from 10 in all competitions, scoring 36 goals and conceding seven.Star striker Harry Kane is on arguably his career-best form.&nbsp;The 32-year-old, who scored a brace in Tuesday's 5-0 thumping of Latvia on England duty, has 18 goals and three assists in those 10 matches for Bayern.&nbsp;While Bayern have barnstormed their way to the top of the Bundesliga and Champions League tables, Dortmund are quietly putting together a strong opening of their own.&nbsp;Dortmund are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and sit four points behind Bayern in second.&nbsp;A double winner at Bayern before getting the sack half a year later, Niko Kovac, now Dortmund manager, said his side must be brave in Munich.&nbsp;"It'll be difficult if we play too cautiously," Kovac said Thursday. "Just defending won't work. We respect each other but we need to take the initiative.&nbsp;"If we play like we did last year in Munich, we'll have a good chance, but we need to be brave.&nbsp;"We do see what kind of form Bayern are on. It's unusual for a team to perform so well."&nbsp;In the match nicknamed 'Der Klassiker' in a bid to echo La Liga's El Clasico, the fixture has tended to mark the end of Dortmund's title ambitions.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Dortmund have lost eight of their past 10 matches against Bayern in Munich.&nbsp;But Dortmund are on their best run versus the Bavarians since Jurgen Klopp's tenure.&nbsp;Dortmund have won one and drawn two of their past three games against Bayern, including a 2-0 win at the Allianz Arena in 2024.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Now running the show at Red Bull, parent company of rivals RB Leipzig, Klopp himself will not be tuning in.&nbsp;Speaking from the Spanish island of Mallorca, where he spends much of his time, former Liverpool manager Klopp told Germany's RTL on Thursday he would "probably not have time" to watch.&nbsp;"If I didn't have to work, I'd definitely watch the game."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and sit four points behind Bayern Munich in second.

League leaders Bayern Munich host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with both sides unbeaten after opening the season in top form. Bayern have won 10 from 10 in all competitions, scoring 36 goals and conceding seven. Star striker Harry Kane is on arguably his career-best form. The 32-year-old, who scored a brace in Tuesday's 5-0 thumping of Latvia on England duty, has 18 goals and three assists in those 10 matches for Bayern. While Bayern have barnstormed their way to the top of the Bundesliga and Champions League tables, Dortmund are quietly putting together a strong opening of their own. Dortmund are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and sit four points behind Bayern in second. A double winner at Bayern before getting the sack half a year later, Niko Kovac, now Dortmund manager, said his side must be brave in Munich. "It'll be difficult if we play too cautiously," Kovac said Thursday. "Just defending won't work. We respect each other but we need to take the initiative. "If we play like we did last year in Munich, we'll have a good chance, but we need to be brave. "We do see what kind of form Bayern are on. It's unusual for a team to perform so well." In the match nicknamed 'Der Klassiker' in a bid to echo La Liga's El Clasico, the fixture has tended to mark the end of Dortmund's title ambitions. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Dortmund have lost eight of their past 10 matches against Bayern in Munich. But Dortmund are on their best run versus the Bavarians since Jurgen Klopp's tenure. Dortmund have won one and drawn two of their past three games against Bayern, including a 2-0 win at the Allianz Arena in 2024. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Now running the show at Red Bull, parent company of rivals RB Leipzig, Klopp himself will not be tuning in. Speaking from the Spanish island of Mallorca, where he spends much of his time, former Liverpool manager Klopp told Germany's RTL on Thursday he would "probably not have time" to watch. "If I didn't have to work, I'd definitely watch the game." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and sit four points behind Bayern Munich in second.

Bundesliga Preview: Old rivals Bayern and Dortmund in top form for 'Klassiker' clash

England captain and former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is likely to prolong his stay in the Bundesliga after showing interest in signing a new deal at Bayern Munich. Kane, who is in the final two years of his four-year deal with Bayern, has been linked with a return to the Premier League. The English forward is in the form of his life, scoring more than 100 goals for Bayern and is already the Premier League’s second-highest scorer. However, his desire to stay at Bayern could potentially delay a return to the Premier League.<h2>Kane breaks silence on Premier League return</h2>"In terms of the Premier League, I don't know,” Kane said while on duty for England during the latest international break.&nbsp;"If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back.&nbsp;"Now, I have been there a couple of years, I would probably say that has gone down a little bit, but I wouldn't say I would never go back.&nbsp;"What I have learnt in my career is that different opportunities and different timings happen and things fall in place. Going back to my first point with Bayern right now I am fully all in with Bayern."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;It is understood that Kane’s former side, Tottenham, have the first choice option in case Bayern are to sell their prized asset to a Premier League side. However, it is not mandatory for Kane or Bayern to accept the proposal. Former Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had inserted a special clause in Kane’s deal, which saw him swap North London for Bayern Munich in 2023.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Since his move to Bavaria, Kane has been a lethal goal-scoring machine, scoring 103 goals in 106 matches. His Bundesliga goal-scoring record comes with an impressive average of more than one goal a game. In just 69 Bundesliga matches, he has scored 73 goals. Interestingly, had Kane scored that many goals in the Premier League, he could have easily surpassed Alan Shearer’s all-time record for most goals.&nbsp;Shearer has 260 Premier League goals, while Kane left Spurs in 2023 with 213 goals. He is also the only player to score more than 200 goals for a single Premier League side.

It is understood that Harry Kane’s former side, Tottenham, have the first choice option in case Bayern are to sell their prized asset to a Premier League side. However, it is not mandatory for Kane or Bayern to accept the proposal.

England captain and former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is likely to prolong his stay in the Bundesliga after showing interest in signing a new deal at Bayern Munich. Kane, who is in the final two years of his four-year deal with Bayern, has been linked with a return to the Premier League. The English forward is in the form of his life, scoring more than 100 goals for Bayern and is already the Premier League’s second-highest scorer. However, his desire to stay at Bayern could potentially delay a return to the Premier League. Kane breaks silence on Premier League return "In terms of the Premier League, I don't know,” Kane said while on duty for England during the latest international break. "If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back. "Now, I have been there a couple of years, I would probably say that has gone down a little bit, but I wouldn't say I would never go back. "What I have learnt in my career is that different opportunities and different timings happen and things fall in place. Going back to my first point with Bayern right now I am fully all in with Bayern." ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history It is understood that Kane’s former side, Tottenham, have the first choice option in case Bayern are to sell their prized asset to a Premier League side. However, it is not mandatory for Kane or Bayern to accept the proposal. Former Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had inserted a special clause in Kane’s deal, which saw him swap North London for Bayern Munich in 2023. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Since his move to Bavaria, Kane has been a lethal goal-scoring machine, scoring 103 goals in 106 matches. His Bundesliga goal-scoring record comes with an impressive average of more than one goal a game. In just 69 Bundesliga matches, he has scored 73 goals. Interestingly, had Kane scored that many goals in the Premier League, he could have easily surpassed Alan Shearer’s all-time record for most goals. Shearer has 260 Premier League goals, while Kane left Spurs in 2023 with 213 goals. He is also the only player to score more than 200 goals for a single Premier League side.

It is understood that Harry Kane’s former side, Tottenham, have the first choice option in case Bayern are to sell their prized asset to a Premier League side. However, it is not mandatory for Kane or Bayern to accept the proposal.

Harry Kane breaks silence on Premier League return, says 'I would probably...'

Harry Kane scored twice to reach 100 goals for Bayern Munich on Friday as the German champions continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen.&nbsp;Playing his 104th game for Bayern, Kane became the fastest man to 100 goals with a club in Europe's top-five leagues, breaking the record of 105 matches jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.&nbsp;The England striker is averaging two goals a game in the current Bundesliga campaign."It's crazy even for me to be honest. It's an honour to reach 100 goals for this great club and to do it so quickly is something I'm really proud of," Kane told Sky Germany.&nbsp;Bayern coach Vincent Kompany also hailed his striker's performance, noting that it was not just goals that Kane delivered.&nbsp;"I always remind people to look at his defensive work and how much he tracks back as well. He's broken this record but he's done so while giving so much to the team," said the Belgian.&nbsp;Bayern celebrated the first weekend of Oktoberfest in style as a brace from Kane and goals from Jonathan Tah and Konrad Laimer saw them claim their fifth win in five league games.&nbsp;Kane had two early chances to score as he and Michael Olise carved through the Bremen defence in the opening minutes.&nbsp;He skewed the first chance wide and was denied on the second by Arsenal loanee and Bundesliga debutant Karl Hein in the Bremen goal.&nbsp;Tah gave Bayern the lead on 22 minutes, flicking in an elegant backheel off Luis Diaz's knee after a fizzing cross from Olise.&nbsp;The visitors were looking to hit Bayern on the break, but became increasingly fenced into their own penalty area as the first half progressed.&nbsp;Kane struck just before the break, drawing a foul from Marco Friedl in the box and slotting the penalty coolly into the bottom corner.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;That was his 99th goal in a Bayern shirt and 20 minutes after the break, he sidefooted in a pass from Diaz to bring up his century.&nbsp;Laimer added a fourth after a well-worked move three minutes from time, but not for the first time in the Allianz Arena, it was Kane’s night.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>Loving every minute</h2>The former Tottenham striker now has 15 goals in eight games across all competitions so far this season.&nbsp;His breathtaking run of form comes amid rumours linking him with a move either to Barcelona or a return to the Premier League next summer.&nbsp;Yet Kane himself dismissed the transfer gossip after Friday's game, insisting Bayern was "absolutely" the best place for him to win titles.&nbsp;"I'm really happy here at Bayern. I've got two years left on my contract and I'm loving every minute. I enjoy playing here in front of the fans, I enjoy the team and the manager, so it's not in my thought process at all," he said.&nbsp;He added that he would be open to extending his contract with Bayern.&nbsp;"We haven't had that conversation yet, but it's something I'm sure we can discuss.&nbsp;Nobody's panicking yet and when the time comes, we'll have an open honest conversation about where I'm at and what the future of this club is. All I can say is we're heading in the right direction.&nbsp;“My family are settled now, my kids are in school. So from that point of view I'm not homesick.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Playing his 104th game for Bayern, Harry Kane became the fastest man to 100 goals with a club in Europe's top-five leagues, breaking the record of 105 matches jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.

Harry Kane scored twice to reach 100 goals for Bayern Munich on Friday as the German champions continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen. Playing his 104th game for Bayern, Kane became the fastest man to 100 goals with a club in Europe's top-five leagues, breaking the record of 105 matches jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland. The England striker is averaging two goals a game in the current Bundesliga campaign. "It's crazy even for me to be honest. It's an honour to reach 100 goals for this great club and to do it so quickly is something I'm really proud of," Kane told Sky Germany. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany also hailed his striker's performance, noting that it was not just goals that Kane delivered. "I always remind people to look at his defensive work and how much he tracks back as well. He's broken this record but he's done so while giving so much to the team," said the Belgian. Bayern celebrated the first weekend of Oktoberfest in style as a brace from Kane and goals from Jonathan Tah and Konrad Laimer saw them claim their fifth win in five league games. Kane had two early chances to score as he and Michael Olise carved through the Bremen defence in the opening minutes. He skewed the first chance wide and was denied on the second by Arsenal loanee and Bundesliga debutant Karl Hein in the Bremen goal. Tah gave Bayern the lead on 22 minutes, flicking in an elegant backheel off Luis Diaz's knee after a fizzing cross from Olise. The visitors were looking to hit Bayern on the break, but became increasingly fenced into their own penalty area as the first half progressed. Kane struck just before the break, drawing a foul from Marco Friedl in the box and slotting the penalty coolly into the bottom corner. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history That was his 99th goal in a Bayern shirt and 20 minutes after the break, he sidefooted in a pass from Diaz to bring up his century. Laimer added a fourth after a well-worked move three minutes from time, but not for the first time in the Allianz Arena, it was Kane’s night. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Loving every minute The former Tottenham striker now has 15 goals in eight games across all competitions so far this season. His breathtaking run of form comes amid rumours linking him with a move either to Barcelona or a return to the Premier League next summer. Yet Kane himself dismissed the transfer gossip after Friday's game, insisting Bayern was "absolutely" the best place for him to win titles. "I'm really happy here at Bayern. I've got two years left on my contract and I'm loving every minute. I enjoy playing here in front of the fans, I enjoy the team and the manager, so it's not in my thought process at all," he said. He added that he would be open to extending his contract with Bayern. "We haven't had that conversation yet, but it's something I'm sure we can discuss. Nobody's panicking yet and when the time comes, we'll have an open honest conversation about where I'm at and what the future of this club is. All I can say is we're heading in the right direction. “My family are settled now, my kids are in school. So from that point of view I'm not homesick.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Playing his 104th game for Bayern, Harry Kane became the fastest man to 100 goals with a club in Europe's top-five leagues, breaking the record of 105 matches jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.

Bundesliga: Harry Kane scores twice to reach 100 Bayern Munich goals in record time

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz completed an $88 million switch to German powerhouse and defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday (July 30). In an announcement made by the record German champions, Diaz will be the latest addition to the already prolific forward line of the Bavarians, as they try to challenge for European glory. The witch also means Liverpool will have one vacant spot on the team roster as they continue their pursuit of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in the transfer window.&nbsp;

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<h2>Diaz completes Liverpool switch</h2>Playing a major role in Liverpool’s 20th league title win in the 2024-25 season, Diaz scored 13 goals in 36 matches as the Merseyside club eased their way in England’s top flight. With Liverpool already adding Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, the void left by Diaz and the sudden death of Diogo has already been filled by the club. For Bayern, though, it was a win-win situation as they already have the likes of Kingsley Coman, Jamal Musiala, and others in the attacking third. Diaz will wear No.14 at Bayern, a number once donned by Xabi Alonso at the club.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I arrived with all the dreams in the world, and I am leaving proud of everything we achieved together," Diaz wrote on Instagram.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-bumrah-is-fit-to-bowl-as-per-his-workload-says-india-batting-coach-sitanshu-kotak-1753810202717">IND vs ENG, 5th Test: 'Bumrah is fit to bowl as per his workload', says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak</a>&nbsp;"I have met incredible people, fabulous colleagues, coaches who helped me a lot, and extraordinary fans. Liverpool is, indeed, a special team, and I will keep everyone in my heart.&nbsp;"It's good to be leaving with the feeling of a duty fulfilled, and, most of all, to be leaving a champion. It would have been the perfect goodbye if we hadn't lost one of ours in such a tragic way.&nbsp;"I carry everyone with me in my heart, but one of them in particular: Diogo. I will never forget him. We will never forget him. Thank you for everything."&nbsp;For Liverpool, it will be an opportunity to reinvest the money as they put weight behind the transfer of Alexander Isak from Newcastle. The Reds have already generated $174mn in transfer activity, which could see them lure Isak from Newcastle.

In an announcement made by the record German champions Bayern Munich, Luis Diaz will be the latest addition to the already prolific forward line of the Bavarians, as they try to challenge for European glory. 

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz completed an $88 million switch to German powerhouse and defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday (July 30). In an announcement made by the record German champions, Diaz will be the latest addition to the already prolific forward line of the Bavarians, as they try to challenge for European glory. The witch also means Liverpool will have one vacant spot on the team roster as they continue their pursuit of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in the transfer window.

In an announcement made by the record German champions Bayern Munich, Luis Diaz will be the latest addition to the already prolific forward line of the Bavarians, as they try to challenge for European glory.&nbsp;

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz completes Bayern Munich switch in $88mn deal

Everton have completed the transfer of left-back Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich. The 19-year-old defender has signed a four-year deal with the Blues until the end of June 2029. Aznou – a senior international with Morocco – is a youth product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, spending three years as a teenager with the Spanish giants, before heading to Munich in the summer of 2023.While in Germany, the highly-rated Aznou earned appearances in the Bundesliga and Champions League, followed by the Club World Cup this summer.&nbsp;“I'm so happy to be here. I'm so proud to be part of this team. The project they gave me is really good. The Premier League is the best league in the world, so I'm really excited to start,” said Aznou to evertontv.&nbsp;Following conversations with Everton manager David Moyes, Aznou was swiftly convinced to sign and become the Blues’ fourth summer arrival after midfielder Charly Alcaraz, striker Thierno Barry, and goalkeeper Mark Travers.&nbsp;Aznou explained, “[Moyes] talked with me, he spoke with me about the team and how he wants me. So I decided directly when I spoke with him. I decided really quickly because of the words he gave me. He gave me confidence, so I decided to sign.”&nbsp;Still early into his fledgling career, Aznou arrives at Everton having already gained a wealth of valuable experience at the top levels of European football. The Barcelona-born teenager lived in the city for 16 years, and following his switch to Germany, he returned to Spain last season, completing a short-term loan at Real Valladolid. Aznou made 13 LaLiga appearances during the second half of 2024/25 – a total which included 10 starts.&nbsp;On his latest signing, Moyes said, “We are pleased to bring Adam to Everton. He’s a young, talented player with a lot of potential. “Left-backs are not easy to get and we’ve brought in a young player who we hope will grow in his time at Everton.”<h2>Ter Stegen undergoes back surgery as Barcelona face registration dilemma</h2>FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen on Tuesday had an operation on his back to try and solve the problems that have affected him in the lumbar region. FC Barcelona confirmed the operation in a statement, explaining that the operation took place in Bordeaux and explaining that the "evolution" of the injury would "mark his availability."&nbsp;The operation has stirred controversy not only over Ter Stegen's fitness, but also because of Barcelona's fragile financial situation, which has so far prevented the club from registering summer signings Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford for La Liga due to financial fair play restrictions.&nbsp;The club either needs to find new income or lower its wage bill to include Rashford and Garcia in the squad, and if Ter Stegen is out of action for over four months, Barca will be able to use 80 percent of his salary to cover the wages of the new arrivals - as the club did last season when Thomas Christensen suffered an ankle injury, reports Xinhua.&nbsp;The 33-year-old appeared to challenge the club last week when he announced the operation, adding that he expected to be out of action for just three months, which would mean Barcelona would be unable to use this option to inscribe its new signings.&nbsp;The situation could lead to Barcelona passing Ter Stegen's medical report to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which has a committee of experts that would decide the time of the goalkeeper's probable absence. Ter Stegen, the 33-year-old German, joined Barcelona in 2014 after spending a couple of years with Borussia Mönchengladbach from 2010 to 2014, and has been with them since then, winning six La Liga titles. And an equal number of Copa del Rey:

Everton sign Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich on a four-year deal

Everton have completed the transfer of left-back Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich. The 19-year-old defender has signed a four-year deal with the Blues until the end of June 2029. Aznou – a senior international with Morocco – is a youth product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, spending three years as a teenager with the Spanish giants, before heading to Munich in the summer of 2023. While in Germany, the highly-rated Aznou earned appearances in the Bundesliga and Champions League, followed by the Club World Cup this summer. “I'm so happy to be here. I'm so proud to be part of this team. The project they gave me is really good. The Premier League is the best league in the world, so I'm really excited to start,” said Aznou to evertontv. Following conversations with Everton manager David Moyes, Aznou was swiftly convinced to sign and become the Blues’ fourth summer arrival after midfielder Charly Alcaraz, striker Thierno Barry, and goalkeeper Mark Travers. Aznou explained, “[Moyes] talked with me, he spoke with me about the team and how he wants me. So I decided directly when I spoke with him. I decided really quickly because of the words he gave me. He gave me confidence, so I decided to sign.” Still early into his fledgling career, Aznou arrives at Everton having already gained a wealth of valuable experience at the top levels of European football. The Barcelona-born teenager lived in the city for 16 years, and following his switch to Germany, he returned to Spain last season, completing a short-term loan at Real Valladolid. Aznou made 13 LaLiga appearances during the second half of 2024/25 – a total which included 10 starts. On his latest signing, Moyes said, “We are pleased to bring Adam to Everton. He’s a young, talented player with a lot of potential. “Left-backs are not easy to get and we’ve brought in a young player who we hope will grow in his time at Everton.” Ter Stegen undergoes back surgery as Barcelona face registration dilemma FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen on Tuesday had an operation on his back to try and solve the problems that have affected him in the lumbar region. FC Barcelona confirmed the operation in a statement, explaining that the operation took place in Bordeaux and explaining that the "evolution" of the injury would "mark his availability." The operation has stirred controversy not only over Ter Stegen's fitness, but also because of Barcelona's fragile financial situation, which has so far prevented the club from registering summer signings Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford for La Liga due to financial fair play restrictions. The club either needs to find new income or lower its wage bill to include Rashford and Garcia in the squad, and if Ter Stegen is out of action for over four months, Barca will be able to use 80 percent of his salary to cover the wages of the new arrivals - as the club did last season when Thomas Christensen suffered an ankle injury, reports Xinhua. The 33-year-old appeared to challenge the club last week when he announced the operation, adding that he expected to be out of action for just three months, which would mean Barcelona would be unable to use this option to inscribe its new signings. The situation could lead to Barcelona passing Ter Stegen's medical report to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which has a committee of experts that would decide the time of the goalkeeper's probable absence. Ter Stegen, the 33-year-old German, joined Barcelona in 2014 after spending a couple of years with Borussia Mönchengladbach from 2010 to 2014, and has been with them since then, winning six La Liga titles. And an equal number of Copa del Rey:

Aznou arrives at Everton having already gained a wealth of valuable experience at the top levels of European football

Harry Kane opened the scoring ahead of lifting his first career silverware as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0, with veteran Thomas Mueller playing his last home game for the club.
Bayern officially won the title on Sunday when defending champions Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg, but were presented with the Bundesliga shield in front of their home fans at full-time.
Dripping wet after being showered with beer by teammates, Kane said the title win was "an incredible feeling," and hoped it would be "the first of many".
"It's been lot of hard work, a lot of sacrifice in between, for moments like this -- to enjoy it with the team, enjoy it with the fans. I'm loving every minute," said the England captain.
Kane opened the scoring 31 minutes in, heading in a curling Michael Olise shot for his 25th goal of the league campaign.
With Bayern lacking their usual energy, Gladbach had several chances to equalise but were let down by poor finishing. Olise tapped in from close range to score a goal of his own in the final minute, sealing the occasion.
In his 750th game in all competitions for the club, Mueller -- who will leave Bayern after 25 years in the summer -- went close to scoring but had his shot saved in the 57th minute.&nbsp;
The 35-year-old was subbed off with seven minutes remaining, hugging his teammates as reserves and members of staff rushed to form a guard of honour. Mueller won a record 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues at Bayern.&nbsp;
Speaking with Sky Germany, Mueller said: "I can't really work it through in my mind at the moment," but said he was touched by "75,000 hearts which were beating just a little bit for me".
Kane said he was "proud" to play with Mueller, calling the veteran "a legend in football and a legend at this club".
Kane's long-time England and Tottenham teammate Eric Dier, who will join Monaco in the summer, was also given a send-off before the match.
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Leipzig 'disappointed', Bochum and Kiel relegated</h2>
RB Leipzig's top-four hopes were dashed with a goalless draw at Werder Bremen as Holstein Kiel and Bochum were relegated from the Bundesliga after both fell to home defeats.
Leipzig had only missed the Champions League once in eight seasons since their debut promotion in 2017 but struggled against a Bremen side pushing for a return to Europe after a 15-year absence.
Leipzig's Xavi Simons went closest to scoring, hitting the post with 68 minutes gone and forcing a save from goalie Michael Zetterer two minutes later.
"It's extremely disappointing," Leipzig's Christoph Baumgartner said.
"It's matchday 33 and we didn't make it. There's no point sugarcoating it -- we don't deserve the Champions League."&nbsp;
The result means Jurgen Klopp, the new football chief at owners Red Bull, will oversee his first off-season without the promise of the Champions League.
Leipzig need to beat Stuttgart in their final match to have any hope of reaching the Europa League, while Bremen's European hopes are now purely mathematical given their poor goal difference.
Heidenheim's 3-0 win at Union Berlin on Saturday, thanks to a brace from Adrian Beck and a Jan Schoeppner goal, secured at least the relegation play-off spot for the 16th-placed side.
Kiel, promoted to the top flight for the first time this season, needed to win to keep their hopes alive and scored first but conceded twice to go down 2-1 against Freiburg.&nbsp;
Lasse Rosenboom's counter-attacking opener was cancelled out by a Johan Manzambi equaliser just before half-time.&nbsp;
Lucas Hoeler replaced Manzambi at half-time and scored early in the second period, heading in from close range to give Freiburg the lead.&nbsp;
The victory puts Freiburg in pole position to play Champions League for the first time next season.&nbsp;
Freiburg sit four points clear of Borussia Dortmund, who have two games to play.
Bochum's four-year stint in the Bundesliga came to an end after a 4-1 loss to Mainz, who scored through Germany duo Nadiem Amiri and Jonathan Burkardt, along with Phillipp Mwene and Paul Nebel.
Bochum, who had just two points in December but kept their hopes alive with a run of good results including wins over Bayern Munich and Dortmund, picked up just two points from their last eight games.
Bayer Leverkusen host Dortmund on Sunday in coach Xabi Alonso's last home game with the club.
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Bayern officially won the title on Sunday when defending champions Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg, but were presented with the Bundesliga shield on Saturday. Football | Sports

Harry Kane opened the scoring ahead of lifting his first career silverware as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0, with veteran Thomas Mueller playing his last home game for the club. Bayern officially won the title on Sunday when defending champions Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg, but were presented with the Bundesliga shield in front of their home fans at full-time. Dripping wet after being showered with beer by teammates, Kane said the title win was "an incredible feeling," and hoped it would be "the first of many". "It's been lot of hard work, a lot of sacrifice in between, for moments like this -- to enjoy it with the team, enjoy it with the fans. I'm loving every minute," said the England captain. Kane opened the scoring 31 minutes in, heading in a curling Michael Olise shot for his 25th goal of the league campaign. With Bayern lacking their usual energy, Gladbach had several chances to equalise but were let down by poor finishing. Olise tapped in from close range to score a goal of his own in the final minute, sealing the occasion. In his 750th game in all competitions for the club, Mueller -- who will leave Bayern after 25 years in the summer -- went close to scoring but had his shot saved in the 57th minute. The 35-year-old was subbed off with seven minutes remaining, hugging his teammates as reserves and members of staff rushed to form a guard of honour. Mueller won a record 13 Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues at Bayern. Speaking with Sky Germany, Mueller said: "I can't really work it through in my mind at the moment," but said he was touched by "75,000 hearts which were beating just a little bit for me". Kane said he was "proud" to play with Mueller, calling the veteran "a legend in football and a legend at this club". Kane's long-time England and Tottenham teammate Eric Dier, who will join Monaco in the summer, was also given a send-off before the match. ALSO READ | India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report Leipzig 'disappointed', Bochum and Kiel relegated RB Leipzig's top-four hopes were dashed with a goalless draw at Werder Bremen as Holstein Kiel and Bochum were relegated from the Bundesliga after both fell to home defeats. Leipzig had only missed the Champions League once in eight seasons since their debut promotion in 2017 but struggled against a Bremen side pushing for a return to Europe after a 15-year absence. Leipzig's Xavi Simons went closest to scoring, hitting the post with 68 minutes gone and forcing a save from goalie Michael Zetterer two minutes later. "It's extremely disappointing," Leipzig's Christoph Baumgartner said. "It's matchday 33 and we didn't make it. There's no point sugarcoating it -- we don't deserve the Champions League." The result means Jurgen Klopp, the new football chief at owners Red Bull, will oversee his first off-season without the promise of the Champions League. Leipzig need to beat Stuttgart in their final match to have any hope of reaching the Europa League, while Bremen's European hopes are now purely mathematical given their poor goal difference. Heidenheim's 3-0 win at Union Berlin on Saturday, thanks to a brace from Adrian Beck and a Jan Schoeppner goal, secured at least the relegation play-off spot for the 16th-placed side. Kiel, promoted to the top flight for the first time this season, needed to win to keep their hopes alive and scored first but conceded twice to go down 2-1 against Freiburg. Lasse Rosenboom's counter-attacking opener was cancelled out by a Johan Manzambi equaliser just before half-time. Lucas Hoeler replaced Manzambi at half-time and scored early in the second period, heading in from close range to give Freiburg the lead. The victory puts Freiburg in pole position to play Champions League for the first time next season. Freiburg sit four points clear of Borussia Dortmund, who have two games to play. Bochum's four-year stint in the Bundesliga came to an end after a 4-1 loss to Mainz, who scored through Germany duo Nadiem Amiri and Jonathan Burkardt, along with Phillipp Mwene and Paul Nebel. Bochum, who had just two points in December but kept their hopes alive with a run of good results including wins over Bayern Munich and Dortmund, picked up just two points from their last eight games. Bayer Leverkusen host Dortmund on Sunday in coach Xabi Alonso's last home game with the club. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Harry Kane lifts first career title as Bayern Munich end home season with fitting win over Gladbach

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer will return after a two-month absence alongside veteran Thomas Muller, who will play his last home game with the club on Saturday.
Speaking to the media on Friday, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany confirmed Neuer would return from injury for the home game against Borussia Moenchengladbach.
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Bayern, who clinched their 34th German title last weekend, will be presented with the Bundesliga shield after the match, with striker Harry Kane set to lift team silverware for the first time in his career.
"If everything goes well, Manuel Neuer will be back tomorrow," Kompany said.
Neuer, 39, injured his calf muscle while celebrating a goal in Bayern's Champions League last 16 win over Bayer Leverkusen in March and has missed 11 games.
Asked if Mueller, who will leave in the summer after 25 years at the club, would start in his final home game, Kompany joked, "I'm not stupid... I don't want to spoil the party."
Bayern hold an eight-point lead over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen with two games remaining.
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Speaking to the media on Friday, Bayern coach Kompany confirmed Neuer would return from injury for the home game against Borussia Moenchengladbach. Sports Football

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer will return after a two-month absence alongside veteran Thomas Muller, who will play his last home game with the club on Saturday. Speaking to the media on Friday, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany confirmed Neuer would return from injury for the home game against Borussia Moenchengladbach. Also read | Excessive transfer fees make it tough to sign Arnold’s like-for-like replacement, says Liverpool boss Slot Bayern, who clinched their 34th German title last weekend, will be presented with the Bundesliga shield after the match, with striker Harry Kane set to lift team silverware for the first time in his career. "If everything goes well, Manuel Neuer will be back tomorrow," Kompany said. Neuer, 39, injured his calf muscle while celebrating a goal in Bayern's Champions League last 16 win over Bayer Leverkusen in March and has missed 11 games. Asked if Mueller, who will leave in the summer after 25 years at the club, would start in his final home game, Kompany joked, "I'm not stupid... I don't want to spoil the party." Bayern hold an eight-point lead over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen with two games remaining. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Bayern captain Manuel Neuer to return for Mueller's Munich farewell

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen&rsquo;s draw to SC Freiburg on Sunday (May 4). The 2-2 draw for Leverkusen meant that Bayern Munich were officially crowned the Bundesliga champions and reclaimed their crown. The draw for Leverkusen mathematically means they won&rsquo;t be able to catch Bayern Munich on the league table as the Bavarians will lift their 34th Bundesliga title next Saturday when they host Borussia Monchengladbach.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title<o:p></o:p></h2>
Needing three points to reclaim the Bundesliga title on matchday 32, Bayern were close to sealing the title on Saturday as they were winning 3-2 against RB Leipzig. However, a last-gasp equaliser meant Bayern were made to wait for another day to mathematically win the Bundesliga title. The point on Saturday for Bayern meant, had Leverkusen failed to win against Freiburg on Sunday they would be crowned German champions. <o:p></o:p>
Xabi Alonso&rsquo;s side did not have the best of starts as they trailed 1-0 at the break before Freiburg&rsquo;s lead was doubled by an own goal in the second half. The result meant Bayern were heading to their 34th title while Leverkusen were on the brink of defeat. <o:p></o:p>
However, Florian Wirtz (82nd) and Jonathan Tah (93rd minute) scored late on for the away side as they rescued a point, but handing the Bundesliga to Bayern.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Finally Harry Kane has his hands on a trophy<o:p></o:p></h2>
The title win means Bayern have reclaimed the title they lost to Leverkusen last season under Thomas Tuchel. On the other hand, 31-year-old Harry Kane will lift his first title on coming Saturday having seen his trophy drought come to an end. He had a trophyless spell at Tottenham Hotspur while his first season with Bayern also ended trophyless. He had previously finished runners-up in the Champions League, Premier League and League Cup with Spurs while his England career also had close trophy moments. <o:p></o:p>
Kane&rsquo;s England lost back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 (held in 2021) and 2024 while they lost to Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal.<o:p></o:p>

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen’s defeat to SC Freiburg, crowning Bayern Munch as Bundesliga champions. World | Football | Sports

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen’s draw to SC Freiburg on Sunday (May 4). The 2-2 draw for Leverkusen meant that Bayern Munich were officially crowned the Bundesliga champions and reclaimed their crown. The draw for Leverkusen mathematically means they won’t be able to catch Bayern Munich on the league table as the Bavarians will lift their 34th Bundesliga title next Saturday when they host Borussia Monchengladbach. Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title Needing three points to reclaim the Bundesliga title on matchday 32, Bayern were close to sealing the title on Saturday as they were winning 3-2 against RB Leipzig. However, a last-gasp equaliser meant Bayern were made to wait for another day to mathematically win the Bundesliga title. The point on Saturday for Bayern meant, had Leverkusen failed to win against Freiburg on Sunday they would be crowned German champions. Xabi Alonso’s side did not have the best of starts as they trailed 1-0 at the break before Freiburg’s lead was doubled by an own goal in the second half. The result meant Bayern were heading to their 34th title while Leverkusen were on the brink of defeat. However, Florian Wirtz (82nd) and Jonathan Tah (93rd minute) scored late on for the away side as they rescued a point, but handing the Bundesliga to Bayern. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs Finally Harry Kane has his hands on a trophy The title win means Bayern have reclaimed the title they lost to Leverkusen last season under Thomas Tuchel. On the other hand, 31-year-old Harry Kane will lift his first title on coming Saturday having seen his trophy drought come to an end. He had a trophyless spell at Tottenham Hotspur while his first season with Bayern also ended trophyless. He had previously finished runners-up in the Champions League, Premier League and League Cup with Spurs while his England career also had close trophy moments. Kane’s England lost back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 (held in 2021) and 2024 while they lost to Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal.

Finally! Harry Kane wins maiden career trophy as Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title after Leverkusen draw

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Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3). Playing at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Bayern needed to win the match to lift the Bundesliga title as early as matchday 32. While they looked on course with a 3-2 lead heading into the stoppage time, a late goal from Poulsen saw the match end in a draw, meaning Bayern were not able to seal the title mathematically. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Kane denied title late on<o:p></o:p></h2>
Playing against Leipzig, Bayern needed a win to seal the Bundesliga title but found themselves 0-2 down at the break with Benjamin Sesko scoring in the 11th minute. The lead was doubled in the 39th minute when Lukas Klostermann scored for the home side. The scoreline meant, both Bayern and Harry Kane needed three goals to win the title if they had to seal the title on Saturday. <o:p></o:p>
Head coach Vincent Kompany would then make tactical altercations at break which led the Bavarians back into the contest. Eric Dier in the 62nd minute pulled one back and moments later from the restart Bayern equalised as Michael Olise scored in less than 60 seconds. The game was turned on its head in the 83rd minute when Leroy Sane scored to give Bayern a 3-2 lead.
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The result meant Kompany&rsquo;s side was winning the Bundesliga title heading into stoppage time only for anticlimax to strike. In the 94th minute, virtually on the final kick of the match, Yussuf Poulsen scored to mathematically deny Bayern and Kane the title. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">When can Bayern win Bundesliga?<o:p></o:p></h2>
While the title race is not over, it could officially come to an end on Sunday if Bayer Leverkusen fail to win against Freiburg. Any other result than a win for Leverkusen will see Bayern as champions on Sunday. In case Xabi Alonso&rsquo;s side wins on Sunday against Freiburg, then a home win or a draw for Bayern on May 10 against Borussia M&ouml;nchengladbach will seal the title. They will also lift the title on that day as it will be their final home game of the season.<o:p></o:p>

Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3).  World | Sports

Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3). Playing at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Bayern needed to win the match to lift the Bundesliga title as early as matchday 32. While they looked on course with a 3-2 lead heading into the stoppage time, a late goal from Poulsen saw the match end in a draw, meaning Bayern were not able to seal the title mathematically. Kane denied title late on Playing against Leipzig, Bayern needed a win to seal the Bundesliga title but found themselves 0-2 down at the break with Benjamin Sesko scoring in the 11th minute. The lead was doubled in the 39th minute when Lukas Klostermann scored for the home side. The scoreline meant, both Bayern and Harry Kane needed three goals to win the title if they had to seal the title on Saturday. Head coach Vincent Kompany would then make tactical altercations at break which led the Bavarians back into the contest. Eric Dier in the 62nd minute pulled one back and moments later from the restart Bayern equalised as Michael Olise scored in less than 60 seconds. The game was turned on its head in the 83rd minute when Leroy Sane scored to give Bayern a 3-2 lead. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: Kagiso Rabada serving suspension after testing positive for recreational drug The result meant Kompany’s side was winning the Bundesliga title heading into stoppage time only for anticlimax to strike. In the 94th minute, virtually on the final kick of the match, Yussuf Poulsen scored to mathematically deny Bayern and Kane the title. When can Bayern win Bundesliga? While the title race is not over, it could officially come to an end on Sunday if Bayer Leverkusen fail to win against Freiburg. Any other result than a win for Leverkusen will see Bayern as champions on Sunday. In case Xabi Alonso’s side wins on Sunday against Freiburg, then a home win or a draw for Bayern on May 10 against Borussia Mönchengladbach will seal the title. They will also lift the title on that day as it will be their final home game of the season.

Anticlimax! RB Leipzig score stoppage time goal as Harry Kane and Bayern Munich made to wait for Bundesliga title

Harry Kane&rsquo;s dream of winning his first career title could come true on Saturday (April 26) as the England captain hunts for glory in the Bundesliga. After a trophyless season in the Bundesliga in 2023-24, Kane will have a golden opportunity to lift his first career title when Bayern Munich host Mainz at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday (April 26). However, there&rsquo;s a catch to the equation as the possible title victory could be delayed for another week if a certain set of results are met.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Here's what needs to happen for Harry Kane to win Bundesliga on weekend</h2>
As things stand, Kane&rsquo;s Bayern Munich will enter matchday 31 of the Bundesliga with 72 points and need a maximum of five points to win the title. With second placed Bayer Leverkusen on 64 points in 30 games, they can reach a maximum of 76 points, meaning 77 points are good enough for the Bavarians to lift the title.
However, in case Bayer Leverkusen fail to win on matchday 31 when they face Augsburg, Bayern would need just a win to clinch the title.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens if Bayer Leverkusen lose to Augsburg?</h2>
Playing at home if Bayer Leverkusen lose to Augsburg, Kane&rsquo;s Bayern will need 74 points to win the Bundesliga. This tally can be achieved by a simple win against Mainz, however, a draw or a defeat won&rsquo;t help the Bavarians win the title.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens if Bayer Leverkusen draw against Augsburg?</h2>
If Bayer Leverkusen draw against Augsburg, then Bayern will need 75 points to win the Bundesliga. This tally can be achieved with a win over Mainz over the weekend. However, failure to beat Mainz will see Bayern&rsquo;s coronation postponed by at least a week.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens if Bayer Leverkusen win?</h2>
No matter what happens, if Bayer Leverkusen win on the weekend, then Bayern Munich&rsquo;s coronation will be postponed by at least a week. Even a win for Bayern coupled with Leverkusen&rsquo;s win will see the Bavarians needing two more points to win the title after the weekend. In another scenario, Bayern&rsquo;s failure to win against Mainz will also see the title race stretch to matchday 32.

World | Football | Sports: After a trophyless season in the Bundesliga last time, Harry Kane will have a golden opportunity to lift his first career title on Saturday.

Harry Kane’s dream of winning his first career title could come true on Saturday (April 26) as the England captain hunts for glory in the Bundesliga. After a trophyless season in the Bundesliga in 2023-24, Kane will have a golden opportunity to lift his first career title when Bayern Munich host Mainz at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday (April 26). However, there’s a catch to the equation as the possible title victory could be delayed for another week if a certain set of results are met. Here's what needs to happen for Harry Kane to win Bundesliga on weekend As things stand, Kane’s Bayern Munich will enter matchday 31 of the Bundesliga with 72 points and need a maximum of five points to win the title. With second placed Bayer Leverkusen on 64 points in 30 games, they can reach a maximum of 76 points, meaning 77 points are good enough for the Bavarians to lift the title. However, in case Bayer Leverkusen fail to win on matchday 31 when they face Augsburg, Bayern would need just a win to clinch the title. What happens if Bayer Leverkusen lose to Augsburg? Playing at home if Bayer Leverkusen lose to Augsburg, Kane’s Bayern will need 74 points to win the Bundesliga. This tally can be achieved by a simple win against Mainz, however, a draw or a defeat won’t help the Bavarians win the title. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni on cusp of T20 history as CSK host SRH in do-or-die face-off What happens if Bayer Leverkusen draw against Augsburg? If Bayer Leverkusen draw against Augsburg, then Bayern will need 75 points to win the Bundesliga. This tally can be achieved with a win over Mainz over the weekend. However, failure to beat Mainz will see Bayern’s coronation postponed by at least a week. What happens if Bayer Leverkusen win? No matter what happens, if Bayer Leverkusen win on the weekend, then Bayern Munich’s coronation will be postponed by at least a week. Even a win for Bayern coupled with Leverkusen’s win will see the Bavarians needing two more points to win the title after the weekend. In another scenario, Bayern’s failure to win against Mainz will also see the title race stretch to matchday 32.

Is Harry Kane finally ready to win first career title? Here's what needs to happen on Matchday 31 in Bundesliga

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Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, failing to take advantage of Bayer Leverkusen's slip-up earlier in the day. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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After defending champions Leverkusen were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Union Berlin, Bayern knew a win would have moved them eight points clear with five games to play.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Dortmund took the lead through Maximilian Beier in the 48th minute but Bayern hit back with two goals in four minutes, before Waldemar Anton equalised for the visitors with 15 minutes remaining.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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"We've moved a step closer to the championship and we've shown we can create plenty of opportunities," said Bayern veteran Thomas Mueller, who will leave the club after 25 years at the end of the season. "That should help us in the Champions League on Wednesday," Mueller added of next week's Champions League quarter-final second leg at Inter Milan, with Bayern facing a 2-1 first-leg deficit.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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"(We need) to be more clinical," said Harry Kane. "We'll have opportunities, it's about taking them in the right moments."<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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&nbsp;Usually, the standout fixture on the German football calendar, the buzz around the match was comparatively muted.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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&nbsp;The visitors, who trail Barcelona 4-0 in their Champions League quarter-final, arrived in Munich sitting nine spots and 27 points behind in the table.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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&nbsp;Bayern, enduring an injury crisis, were camped out near Dortmund's box for almost the entire first half.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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&nbsp;Visiting goalkeeper Gregor Kobel needed to snuff out big chances for Kane and Michael Olise.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Seemingly on the ropes at half-time, Dortmund opened the scoring three minutes into the second period, Beier heading between Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig's legs to finish off a counter-attack.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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With Dortmund in the ascendancy and probing for a second, Kompany brought on Serge Gnabry and the move worked a treat. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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The former Arsenal winger created the equaliser for former Dortmund midfielder Raphael Guerreiro on 65 minutes and then scored a goal of his own four minutes later, slaloming through the visiting defence before hammering home.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Dortmund hit back to level again when Anton knocked in a rebound from a Serhou Guirassy shot.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Bayern remain six points ahead of Leverkusen and closing in on regaining the title.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Nursing an ongoing Achilles injury, Bayern centre-back Kim Min-jae was substituted in the second half, leaving the Bavarians with just one fit central defender.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Dortmund, who trail Barcelona 4-0 in their Champions League quarter-final, arrived in Munich sitting nine spots and 27 points behind in the table. World, Sports, Football

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, failing to take advantage of Bayer Leverkusen's slip-up earlier in the day. After defending champions Leverkusen were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Union Berlin, Bayern knew a win would have moved them eight points clear with five games to play. Also read | Barcelona inch closer to La Liga title with seven-point gap at top after Leganes win Dortmund took the lead through Maximilian Beier in the 48th minute but Bayern hit back with two goals in four minutes, before Waldemar Anton equalised for the visitors with 15 minutes remaining. "We've moved a step closer to the championship and we've shown we can create plenty of opportunities," said Bayern veteran Thomas Mueller, who will leave the club after 25 years at the end of the season. "That should help us in the Champions League on Wednesday," Mueller added of next week's Champions League quarter-final second leg at Inter Milan, with Bayern facing a 2-1 first-leg deficit. "(We need) to be more clinical," said Harry Kane. "We'll have opportunities, it's about taking them in the right moments." Usually, the standout fixture on the German football calendar, the buzz around the match was comparatively muted. The visitors, who trail Barcelona 4-0 in their Champions League quarter-final, arrived in Munich sitting nine spots and 27 points behind in the table. Bayern, enduring an injury crisis, were camped out near Dortmund's box for almost the entire first half. Visiting goalkeeper Gregor Kobel needed to snuff out big chances for Kane and Michael Olise. Seemingly on the ropes at half-time, Dortmund opened the scoring three minutes into the second period, Beier heading between Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig's legs to finish off a counter-attack. With Dortmund in the ascendancy and probing for a second, Kompany brought on Serge Gnabry and the move worked a treat. The former Arsenal winger created the equaliser for former Dortmund midfielder Raphael Guerreiro on 65 minutes and then scored a goal of his own four minutes later, slaloming through the visiting defence before hammering home. Dortmund hit back to level again when Anton knocked in a rebound from a Serhou Guirassy shot. Bayern remain six points ahead of Leverkusen and closing in on regaining the title. Nursing an ongoing Achilles injury, Bayern centre-back Kim Min-jae was substituted in the second half, leaving the Bavarians with just one fit central defender. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich fail to capitalise on Leverkusen slip with Dortmund draw

Former Germany forward Jurgen Klinsmann said Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane should be considered among the favourites for the next Ballon d'Or.
The 1990 World Cup winner said Kane should "absolutely be in the top three of the Ballon d'Or", awarded each year to the best men's footballer, but added that a run into the latter stages of the Champions League would be crucial to the 31-year-old's chances.&nbsp;
Kane's Bayern face Inter Milan on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Munich.&nbsp;
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"If you go at least into the final four, probably if you win the Champions League, it kind of comes along," Klinsmann told AFP and other media in a call from his Los Angeles home on Monday.
Michael Owen was the last English player to win the Ballon d'Or, collecting the award in 2001.
Klinsmann, who like Kane made the move from Tottenham to Bayern, said he saw parallels with his own career path.
"He had a similar situation to what I had at a club level. Until I left Spurs and went to Bayern, I didn't have a club title yet.&nbsp;
"I always said if Harry leaves Spurs at a certain moment in time, he will get that opportunity to win titles with his club team."
Bayern currently sit six points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with six games remaining, putting Kane on track for a first title of his career.&nbsp;
Klinsmann never won the Ballon d'Or but finished second in the voting in 1995.&nbsp;
The 60-year-old joked that timing, rather than talent, held him back from lifting the sport's biggest individual award.&nbsp;
"I was a little bit unlucky because when I got second they had opened it up for the very, very first time to players outside of Europe.&nbsp;
"And then there came a certain George Weah, who had a great year with AC Milan.
"It's my bad timing."
Weah, from Liberia, became the first and as of 2025 only African player to win the award.&nbsp;
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the current Ballon d'Or holder, with this season's prize set to be awarded in the autumn.&nbsp;
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Bayern currently sit six points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with six games remaining, putting Kane on track for a first title of his career.  Football Sports

Former Germany forward Jurgen Klinsmann said Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane should be considered among the favourites for the next Ballon d'Or. The 1990 World Cup winner said Kane should "absolutely be in the top three of the Ballon d'Or", awarded each year to the best men's footballer, but added that a run into the latter stages of the Champions League would be crucial to the 31-year-old's chances. Kane's Bayern face Inter Milan on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Munich. Also Read - Premier League: Newcastle boost Champions League chances with thumping win over Leicester "If you go at least into the final four, probably if you win the Champions League, it kind of comes along," Klinsmann told AFP and other media in a call from his Los Angeles home on Monday. Michael Owen was the last English player to win the Ballon d'Or, collecting the award in 2001. Klinsmann, who like Kane made the move from Tottenham to Bayern, said he saw parallels with his own career path. "He had a similar situation to what I had at a club level. Until I left Spurs and went to Bayern, I didn't have a club title yet. "I always said if Harry leaves Spurs at a certain moment in time, he will get that opportunity to win titles with his club team." Bayern currently sit six points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with six games remaining, putting Kane on track for a first title of his career. Klinsmann never won the Ballon d'Or but finished second in the voting in 1995. The 60-year-old joked that timing, rather than talent, held him back from lifting the sport's biggest individual award. "I was a little bit unlucky because when I got second they had opened it up for the very, very first time to players outside of Europe. "And then there came a certain George Weah, who had a great year with AC Milan. "It's my bad timing." Weah, from Liberia, became the first and as of 2025 only African player to win the award. Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the current Ballon d'Or holder, with this season's prize set to be awarded in the autumn. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane should be considered among next Ballon d'Or favourites, says ex-German forward Klinsmann

Bayern Munich goalie and captain Manuel Neuer has suffered a setback in his return from a calf injury, the German club said in a statement on Saturday. <o:p></o:p>
Neuer has been out since tearing his calf muscle while celebrating a goal in Bayern's Champions League last 16 first leg win over Bayer Leverkusen in early March.
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The 38-year-old had returned to training with the ball in recent days but reinjured the calf muscle in training this weekend. <o:p></o:p>
Bayern said Neuer had "a reaction in the calf muscle" and would need to sit out training "in the coming days".
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The setback puts Neuer in doubt for Bayern's Bundesliga home clash with St Pauli on March 29. Bayern play Inter Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals over two legs in April.<o:p></o:p>
Neuer's back-up, 21-year-old Jonas Urbig, did not play with Germany's U21s during the international break after injuring his foot. <o:p></o:p>
The Bavarian giants also have Israel national goalkeeper Daniel Peretz and Sven Ulreich as options in the squad. <o:p></o:p>
Bayern are six points clear of second-placed Leverkusen with eight league games remaining this season.
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Sports, Football: The 38-year-old Bayern goalkeeper had returned to training with the ball in recent days but reinjured the calf muscle in training this weekend.

Bayern Munich goalie and captain Manuel Neuer has suffered a setback in his return from a calf injury, the German club said in a statement on Saturday. Neuer has been out since tearing his calf muscle while celebrating a goal in Bayern's Champions League last 16 first leg win over Bayer Leverkusen in early March. Also read | ‘People take it for granted,’ Harry Kane on England fans ‘bored’ with his goal-scoring spree The 38-year-old had returned to training with the ball in recent days but reinjured the calf muscle in training this weekend. Bayern said Neuer had "a reaction in the calf muscle" and would need to sit out training "in the coming days". Training break for Manuel Neuer. More Info: https://t.co/kzfxa3LRG3#FCBayern pic.twitter.com/VcZZQaMWQ3 — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) March 22, 2025 The setback puts Neuer in doubt for Bayern's Bundesliga home clash with St Pauli on March 29. Bayern play Inter Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals over two legs in April. Neuer's back-up, 21-year-old Jonas Urbig, did not play with Germany's U21s during the international break after injuring his foot. The Bavarian giants also have Israel national goalkeeper Daniel Peretz and Sven Ulreich as options in the squad. Bayern are six points clear of second-placed Leverkusen with eight league games remaining this season. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Manuel Neuer’s comeback delayed after lapse in recovery: Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich on Thursday announced Joshua Kimmich had signed a four-year extension to his contract that had been set to expire at the end of the season.
Germany international Kimmich said he made his decision because Bayern is "the best environment to achieve my sporting goals.
"There's currently no better package of teammates, coaching staff and club environment for me to achieve maximum success. I feel at home here and I'm not finished yet."
After Tuesday's 2-0 win at Bayer Leverkusen sent Bayern through to the Champions League quarter-finals, Kimmich told reporters he was set to prolong his stay at the club.
After speculation he could leave Bayern in previous seasons, Kimmich has rediscovered his best form in midfield under Vincent Kompany, having played every minute in the Bundesliga until picking up a minor injury in February.
Kimmich, already the national team captain, is viewed as the successor to current Bayern skipper Manuel Neuer.
Sporting director Christoph Freund called the 30-year-old Kimmich "a driving force that will tirelessly drive Bayern forward in the future".
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Kimmich's new contract is the latest in several extended deals in 2025 as Bayern seek to shore up their future, with Neuer, Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies all recently extending their contracts.
Kimmich signed for Bayern from Stuttgart in 2015 after a two-year spell at RB Leipzig and has made 429 appearances for Bayern, scoring 43 goals and providing 115 assists.
At Bayern, Kimmich has won eight Bundesliga titles and lifted the Champions League in 2020.
Kimmich has also played 97 times for Germany.&nbsp;
Eight points clear of defending champions Leverkusen, Bayern are on track to win back the Bundesliga title.&nbsp;
They will face Inter Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals, with this season's final to be held in Munich in May.
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Sports, Football: Germany international Joshua Kimmich said he made his decision because Bayern is "the best environment to achieve my sporting goals."

Bayern Munich on Thursday announced Joshua Kimmich had signed a four-year extension to his contract that had been set to expire at the end of the season. Germany international Kimmich said he made his decision because Bayern is "the best environment to achieve my sporting goals. "There's currently no better package of teammates, coaching staff and club environment for me to achieve maximum success. I feel at home here and I'm not finished yet." After Tuesday's 2-0 win at Bayer Leverkusen sent Bayern through to the Champions League quarter-finals, Kimmich told reporters he was set to prolong his stay at the club. After speculation he could leave Bayern in previous seasons, Kimmich has rediscovered his best form in midfield under Vincent Kompany, having played every minute in the Bundesliga until picking up a minor injury in February. Kimmich, already the national team captain, is viewed as the successor to current Bayern skipper Manuel Neuer. Sporting director Christoph Freund called the 30-year-old Kimmich "a driving force that will tirelessly drive Bayern forward in the future". ALSO READ | Aussie T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh declared fit for IPL 2025 after missing out Champions Trophy with injury Kimmich's new contract is the latest in several extended deals in 2025 as Bayern seek to shore up their future, with Neuer, Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies all recently extending their contracts. Kimmich signed for Bayern from Stuttgart in 2015 after a two-year spell at RB Leipzig and has made 429 appearances for Bayern, scoring 43 goals and providing 115 assists. At Bayern, Kimmich has won eight Bundesliga titles and lifted the Champions League in 2020. Kimmich has also played 97 times for Germany. Eight points clear of defending champions Leverkusen, Bayern are on track to win back the Bundesliga title. They will face Inter Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals, with this season's final to be held in Munich in May. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Joshua Kimmich extends Bayern Munich contract until 2029

A 10-man Bayern Munich went unpunished for a shock 3-2 home defeat to Bochum on Saturday after title chasers Bayer Leverkusen were beaten 2-0 by Werder Bremen.
<h2>Bayern lose</h2>
Despite the loss, just Bayern's second of the season, the Bavarians still hold an eight-point lead over defending champions Leverkusen with nine games to play.
Leverkusen's woes were deepened with an injury to star midfielder Florian Wirtz, who limped off after a rough challenge having played just 14 second-half minutes.
With an eye on Tuesday's return leg in the Champions League last 16 against Leverkusen, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany named a heavily changed XI, including leaving striker Harry Kane on the bench.
Bayern midfielder Raphael Guerreiro's 14th minute goal, when the Portuguese hammered a loose ball into the net, had Bayern on track before Serge Gnabry missed a 21st-minute penalty.&nbsp;
With Kane, who has converted his past 30 penalties in a row, sitting on the bench, Gnabry stepped up but hit the ball against the post.&nbsp;
Guerreiro however scored again with a rare header on the 28-minute mark, just three minutes before Bochum's Jakov Medic pulled one back with an unstoppable rocket.
Bochum were given hope when Bayern's Joao Palhinha saw red for sinking his studs into Giorgos Masouras's ankle just before half-time.&nbsp;
Ibrahima Sissoko headed Bochum level six minutes into the second half and Matus Bero put the underdogs in front 71 minutes in, going the length of the field to knock in a Philipp Hofmann pass.&nbsp;
Bochum's surprise victory, their first win in Munich since 1991, took them three points clear of the automatic relegation placings.&nbsp;
Leverkusen were down after just seven minutes when Romano Schmid tapped in from close range.&nbsp;
With Leverkusen failing to click, coach Xabi Alonso brought Wirtz from the bench at halftime, but the Germany midfielder was brutally fouled eight minutes afterwards and limped from the field.&nbsp;
Any injury to Wirtz, the club's talisman and best player this season, would be a serious blow to Alonso's side, particularly ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Bayern, who hold a 3-0 lead from the first leg.
Borussia Dortmund's slim chances of reaching the top four took a hit with a 1-0 home loss to Augsburg, with Jeffery Gouweleeuw's first half header the only goal in the game.
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Dortmund were toothless in attack and offered little against an in-form Augsburg, who have conceded just three goals in the league in 2025 -- the best mark in Europe.
Dortmund, last season's Champions League finalists, sit 10th in the league, seven points off the top four.
Elsewhere, St Pauli scored their first goal in five matches in a 1-1 draw at Wolfsburg, going two points clear of the relegation playoff spot.
Fellow promoted side Holstein Kiel also picked up a point with a hard-fought 2-2 home win over Stuttgart.&nbsp;
Later on Saturday, Freiburg host RB Leipzig.
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Sports, Football: Despite the loss, just Bayern's second of the season, the Bavarians still hold an eight-point lead over defending champions Leverkusen with nine games to play.

A 10-man Bayern Munich went unpunished for a shock 3-2 home defeat to Bochum on Saturday after title chasers Bayer Leverkusen were beaten 2-0 by Werder Bremen. Bayern lose Despite the loss, just Bayern's second of the season, the Bavarians still hold an eight-point lead over defending champions Leverkusen with nine games to play. Leverkusen's woes were deepened with an injury to star midfielder Florian Wirtz, who limped off after a rough challenge having played just 14 second-half minutes. With an eye on Tuesday's return leg in the Champions League last 16 against Leverkusen, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany named a heavily changed XI, including leaving striker Harry Kane on the bench. Bayern midfielder Raphael Guerreiro's 14th minute goal, when the Portuguese hammered a loose ball into the net, had Bayern on track before Serge Gnabry missed a 21st-minute penalty. With Kane, who has converted his past 30 penalties in a row, sitting on the bench, Gnabry stepped up but hit the ball against the post. Guerreiro however scored again with a rare header on the 28-minute mark, just three minutes before Bochum's Jakov Medic pulled one back with an unstoppable rocket. Bochum were given hope when Bayern's Joao Palhinha saw red for sinking his studs into Giorgos Masouras's ankle just before half-time. Ibrahima Sissoko headed Bochum level six minutes into the second half and Matus Bero put the underdogs in front 71 minutes in, going the length of the field to knock in a Philipp Hofmann pass. Bochum's surprise victory, their first win in Munich since 1991, took them three points clear of the automatic relegation placings. Leverkusen were down after just seven minutes when Romano Schmid tapped in from close range. With Leverkusen failing to click, coach Xabi Alonso brought Wirtz from the bench at halftime, but the Germany midfielder was brutally fouled eight minutes afterwards and limped from the field. Any injury to Wirtz, the club's talisman and best player this season, would be a serious blow to Alonso's side, particularly ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Bayern, who hold a 3-0 lead from the first leg. Borussia Dortmund's slim chances of reaching the top four took a hit with a 1-0 home loss to Augsburg, with Jeffery Gouweleeuw's first half header the only goal in the game. ALSO READ | IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final: All you need to know, check live streaming, head-to-head, stats, pitch report, squad Dortmund were toothless in attack and offered little against an in-form Augsburg, who have conceded just three goals in the league in 2025 -- the best mark in Europe. Dortmund, last season's Champions League finalists, sit 10th in the league, seven points off the top four. Elsewhere, St Pauli scored their first goal in five matches in a 1-1 draw at Wolfsburg, going two points clear of the relegation playoff spot. Fellow promoted side Holstein Kiel also picked up a point with a hard-fought 2-2 home win over Stuttgart. Later on Saturday, Freiburg host RB Leipzig. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich unpunished for shock loss as Bayer Leverkusen fall to defeat

Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkusen.<o:p></o:p>
French league leaders PSG dominated at the Parc des Princes but couldn't make their superiority count and Harvey Elliott struck three minutes from time after replacing Mohamed Salah with Liverpool's only shot on target.<o:p></o:p>
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half but Arne Slot's side defended resolutely to keep PSG at bay and are in a strong position to advance to the quarter-finals going into next week's second leg at Anfield.<o:p></o:p>
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made several crucial saves as PSG had 28 attempts on goal but could not replicate the finishing that had allowed them to score 21 goals in their last five Champions League outings.<o:p></o:p>
"It was probably the performance of my life," Alisson told TNT Sports. "To go away with a win over here was probably a bit more than we deserved," added Slot.<o:p></o:p>
If Liverpool finish the job at home next Tuesday, they could face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals, but PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side will have "nothing to lose".<o:p></o:p>
"We deserved to win clearly, we created a lot of chances," said the Spaniard. "Football is unfair many times and you have to accept that."<o:p></o:p>
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern closed in on the last eight with a first win over Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen in seven matches. The England captain headed in Michael Olise's superb cross to give Bayern the lead at the Allianz Arena.<o:p></o:p>
Jamal Musiala added a second early in the second half when Leverkusen goalkeeper Matej Kovar let an innocuous delivery into the box from Joshua Kimmich slip from his grasp.<o:p></o:p>
Bayern lost Manuel Neuer to injury before the night went from bad to worse for Leverkusen, who had Nordi Mukiele sent off.<o:p></o:p>
Kane rounded off the scoring from the penalty spot following a VAR review after he was impeded by Edmond Tapsoba.<o:p></o:p>
"It was a really big step in the right direction. We've struggled against this side over the last couple of years," Kane told DAZN.<o:p></o:p>
A downbeat Alonso admitted it would take a remarkable turn of events for Leverkusen to overturn the deficit.<o:p></o:p>
"In football we've seen big miracles quite often and we almost need one," he said.
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Sports, Football: If Liverpool finish the job at home, they could face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals, but PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side will have "nothing to lose".

Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkusen. French league leaders PSG dominated at the Parc des Princes but couldn't make their superiority count and Harvey Elliott struck three minutes from time after replacing Mohamed Salah with Liverpool's only shot on target. Also read | Raphinha helps 10-man Barcelona win away at Benfica in Champions League Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half but Arne Slot's side defended resolutely to keep PSG at bay and are in a strong position to advance to the quarter-finals going into next week's second leg at Anfield. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made several crucial saves as PSG had 28 attempts on goal but could not replicate the finishing that had allowed them to score 21 goals in their last five Champions League outings. "It was probably the performance of my life," Alisson told TNT Sports. "To go away with a win over here was probably a bit more than we deserved," added Slot. If Liverpool finish the job at home next Tuesday, they could face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals, but PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side will have "nothing to lose". "We deserved to win clearly, we created a lot of chances," said the Spaniard. "Football is unfair many times and you have to accept that." Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern closed in on the last eight with a first win over Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen in seven matches. The England captain headed in Michael Olise's superb cross to give Bayern the lead at the Allianz Arena. Jamal Musiala added a second early in the second half when Leverkusen goalkeeper Matej Kovar let an innocuous delivery into the box from Joshua Kimmich slip from his grasp. Bayern lost Manuel Neuer to injury before the night went from bad to worse for Leverkusen, who had Nordi Mukiele sent off. Kane rounded off the scoring from the penalty spot following a VAR review after he was impeded by Edmond Tapsoba. "It was a really big step in the right direction. We've struggled against this side over the last couple of years," Kane told DAZN. A downbeat Alonso admitted it would take a remarkable turn of events for Leverkusen to overturn the deficit. "In football we've seen big miracles quite often and we almost need one," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Champions League: Liverpool beat PSG, Bayern thrash league winners Leverkusen in last 16

Bayern Munich have promised not to die wondering against domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen as the sides prepare for the first leg of their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-league">Champions League</a> last 16 tie on Wednesday.
Bayern play the first match at home before next week's return leg in Leverkusen.&nbsp;The sides have already played three times this year, with two draws and one win for Leverkusen, who booted Bayern out of the German Cup in December.
German giants Bayern were uncharacteristically defensive in the most recent meeting between the sides in Leverkusen in February, a scoreless draw in which Bayern failed to register a shot on target for just the second time since 1992.
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Bayern defender <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/alphonso-davies" rel="dofollow">Alphonso Davies</a> promised on Tuesday his side would welcome Leverkusen with all guns blazing.&nbsp;
"We've played them many times and know how they play, but tomorrow's not a day to hold back and defend.&nbsp;"Especially at home, we'll go out there and play our game with intensity and enthusiasm on the pitch."
Davies had won the Bundesliga every season after joining Bayern in 2019 until last year, when <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/xabi-alonso">Xabi Alonso</a>'s Leverkusen side became the first to go through a German domestic season unbeaten.&nbsp;
The 24-year-old Canadian praised Leverkusen's "intensity", saying the duel was "blossoming into a very good and important rivalry."&nbsp;
"Three games this season and we haven't got the better of them, but we know that and it's not going to stop us from playing our game and playing our football."
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany pumped the brakes on Davies' enthusiasm a little, saying the Bavarians should "never lose sight of the fact there are two games -- tomorrow is not all or nothing.
"We are at home. Something special can always happen there."
Kompany said Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who missed Friday's game against Stuttgart with injury, would be back against Leverkusen with "100 per cent" certainty.
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Football, Sports: Kompany said Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who missed game against Stuttgart with injury, would be back against Leverkusen with 100% certainty.

Bayern Munich have promised not to die wondering against domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen as the sides prepare for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday. Bayern play the first match at home before next week's return leg in Leverkusen. The sides have already played three times this year, with two draws and one win for Leverkusen, who booted Bayern out of the German Cup in December. German giants Bayern were uncharacteristically defensive in the most recent meeting between the sides in Leverkusen in February, a scoreless draw in which Bayern failed to register a shot on target for just the second time since 1992. Also Read: 'Difficult to imagine a better match-up': PSG boss Enrique on Slot's 'almost perfect' Liverpool Bayern defender Alphonso Davies promised on Tuesday his side would welcome Leverkusen with all guns blazing. "We've played them many times and know how they play, but tomorrow's not a day to hold back and defend. "Especially at home, we'll go out there and play our game with intensity and enthusiasm on the pitch." Davies had won the Bundesliga every season after joining Bayern in 2019 until last year, when Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen side became the first to go through a German domestic season unbeaten. The 24-year-old Canadian praised Leverkusen's "intensity", saying the duel was "blossoming into a very good and important rivalry." "Three games this season and we haven't got the better of them, but we know that and it's not going to stop us from playing our game and playing our football." Bayern coach Vincent Kompany pumped the brakes on Davies' enthusiasm a little, saying the Bavarians should "never lose sight of the fact there are two games -- tomorrow is not all or nothing. "We are at home. Something special can always happen there." Kompany said Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who missed Friday's game against Stuttgart with injury, would be back against Leverkusen with "100 per cent" certainty. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Champions League: 'No holding back', say Bayern before Leverkusen showdown

Bayern Munich needed a stoppage-time goal to see off Celtic and secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, while AC Milan were dumped out by Feyenoord and both Club Brugge and Benfica also advanced.
In Germany, Bayern were defending a 2-1 lead over Celtic in their play-off tie from last week's first leg but the Bundesliga leaders were unable to put the tie to bed, with Harry Kane hitting the bar before half-time.
Instead it was Celtic who went ahead on the night on 63 minutes thanks to Nicolas Kuehn, the former Bayern player, who slotted low into the net after a failed attempt to win the ball by Kim Min-jae.
That meant the tie was heading for extra time, but Bayern ultimately would not need to go that far as they scored in the fourth minute of injury time.
Alphonso Davies bundled the ball in from close range to make the score 1-1 on the night and clinch the tie for six-time European champions Bayern 3-2 on aggregate.
Vincent Kompany's team will find out their last-16 opponents when the draw is made on Friday, but it will be either German rivals Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid.
"Of course, we always want to dominate and be much better than the opponent, especially here. But the result is always the most important thing," Kompany told UEFA.com
It was a heartbreaking way for Celtic to go out but the Scottish champions will take heart from their performance over the two legs.
"It never looked like we were going to concede the goal that we did and sadly for us, we did. I can only take immense pride from the performance and the guys gave everything," said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.
Earlier, seven-time European Cup winners Milan were eliminated by Feyenoord, a 1-1 draw at San Siro taking the Dutch club through 2-1 on aggregate.
Santiago Gimenez, playing against the club he left just last month, had put Milan ahead on the night from close range in the first minute to level the tie on aggregate.
However, Milan had Theo Hernandez sent off early in the second half for a second booking, and Feyenoord levelled on the night through Julian Carranza on 73 minutes.
The visitors had Givairo Read shown a red card at the end of the game after they had held on to win the tie.
They could now come back to San Siro in the next round, with Inter Milan and Arsenal their two possible opponents.
<h2>Benfica and Club Brugge through</h2>
In Lisbon, Benfica drew 3-3 at home with Monaco to win their play-off tie 4-3 on aggregate and go through to play either Barcelona or Liverpool next.
Having won 1-0 in Monaco last week, the Portuguese giants extended their aggregate lead when Kerem Akturkoglu opened the scoring on the night midway through the first half.
Monaco came roaring back with Takumi Minamino and Eliesse Ben Seghir netting either side of half-time to level the tie on aggregate.
Vangelis Pavlidis scored a penalty, his seventh goal in his last six Champions League games, to make it 2-2 on the night, only for substitute George Ilenikhena to hit back for Monaco.
However, the tie swung decisively back towards Benfica as Orkun Kokcu made it 3-3 on the night on 84 minutes.
"It was a tough night, we knew Monaco would put pressure on us from the start and we felt it, we didn't play our best game," Kokcu told broadcaster SportTV.
"Still, we're happy to have progressed to the last 16. I'm happy to have contributed to the result."
Teenage starlet Chemsdine Talbi scored twice as Club Brugge claimed a 3-1 victory away to Atalanta in Italy to win their tie 5-2 on aggregate.
Talbi's brace was followed by a superb Ferran Jutgla strike as the Belgians built on their 2-1 win at home in last week's first leg and advanced to a last 16 tie against either Lille or Aston Villa.
Atalanta had 29 attempts on goal but were punished on the break by the Belgians and Ademola Lookman's reply at the start of the second half was scant consolation.
Lookman also had a penalty saved while Atalanta captain Rafael Toloi was sent off late on, as last season's Europa League winners bowed out.
The remaining play-off second legs will take place on Wednesday, with the standout fixture seeing Real Madrid defend a 3-2 first-leg lead at home to Manchester City.
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Sports, Football: Bayern Munich needed a stoppage-time goal to see off Celtic and secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich needed a stoppage-time goal to see off Celtic and secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, while AC Milan were dumped out by Feyenoord and both Club Brugge and Benfica also advanced. In Germany, Bayern were defending a 2-1 lead over Celtic in their play-off tie from last week's first leg but the Bundesliga leaders were unable to put the tie to bed, with Harry Kane hitting the bar before half-time. Instead it was Celtic who went ahead on the night on 63 minutes thanks to Nicolas Kuehn, the former Bayern player, who slotted low into the net after a failed attempt to win the ball by Kim Min-jae. That meant the tie was heading for extra time, but Bayern ultimately would not need to go that far as they scored in the fourth minute of injury time. Alphonso Davies bundled the ball in from close range to make the score 1-1 on the night and clinch the tie for six-time European champions Bayern 3-2 on aggregate. Vincent Kompany's team will find out their last-16 opponents when the draw is made on Friday, but it will be either German rivals Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid. "Of course, we always want to dominate and be much better than the opponent, especially here. But the result is always the most important thing," Kompany told UEFA.com It was a heartbreaking way for Celtic to go out but the Scottish champions will take heart from their performance over the two legs. "It never looked like we were going to concede the goal that we did and sadly for us, we did. I can only take immense pride from the performance and the guys gave everything," said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. Earlier, seven-time European Cup winners Milan were eliminated by Feyenoord, a 1-1 draw at San Siro taking the Dutch club through 2-1 on aggregate. Santiago Gimenez, playing against the club he left just last month, had put Milan ahead on the night from close range in the first minute to level the tie on aggregate. However, Milan had Theo Hernandez sent off early in the second half for a second booking, and Feyenoord levelled on the night through Julian Carranza on 73 minutes. The visitors had Givairo Read shown a red card at the end of the game after they had held on to win the tie. They could now come back to San Siro in the next round, with Inter Milan and Arsenal their two possible opponents. Benfica and Club Brugge through In Lisbon, Benfica drew 3-3 at home with Monaco to win their play-off tie 4-3 on aggregate and go through to play either Barcelona or Liverpool next. Having won 1-0 in Monaco last week, the Portuguese giants extended their aggregate lead when Kerem Akturkoglu opened the scoring on the night midway through the first half. Monaco came roaring back with Takumi Minamino and Eliesse Ben Seghir netting either side of half-time to level the tie on aggregate. Vangelis Pavlidis scored a penalty, his seventh goal in his last six Champions League games, to make it 2-2 on the night, only for substitute George Ilenikhena to hit back for Monaco. However, the tie swung decisively back towards Benfica as Orkun Kokcu made it 3-3 on the night on 84 minutes. "It was a tough night, we knew Monaco would put pressure on us from the start and we felt it, we didn't play our best game," Kokcu told broadcaster SportTV. "Still, we're happy to have progressed to the last 16. I'm happy to have contributed to the result." Teenage starlet Chemsdine Talbi scored twice as Club Brugge claimed a 3-1 victory away to Atalanta in Italy to win their tie 5-2 on aggregate. Talbi's brace was followed by a superb Ferran Jutgla strike as the Belgians built on their 2-1 win at home in last week's first leg and advanced to a last 16 tie against either Lille or Aston Villa. Atalanta had 29 attempts on goal but were punished on the break by the Belgians and Ademola Lookman's reply at the start of the second half was scant consolation. Lookman also had a penalty saved while Atalanta captain Rafael Toloi was sent off late on, as last season's Europa League winners bowed out. The remaining play-off second legs will take place on Wednesday, with the standout fixture seeing Real Madrid defend a 3-2 first-leg lead at home to Manchester City. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Champions League: Bayern Munich edge out Celtic to reach last 16; Milan dumped out

Harry Kane was on target as Bayern Munich beat Celtic 2-1 in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on Wednesday, while there were also wins for Benfica, Feyenoord and Club Brugge.
Bayern are hoping to go all the way to this season's final, which will be played at their own Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31.
They threatened to run riot against the Scottish champions at Celtic Park as they dominated the first half and took the lead just before the interval thanks to a superb Michael Olise strike.
Bayern's second goal came just four minutes after half-time, with the unmarked Kane scoring with a cushioned finish at the back post following a corner.
It was Kane's seventh goal in this season's Champions League, and his 29th in 29 games in all competitions.
However, the Bundesliga leaders took their foot off the pedal after that, allowing Celtic -- who had a first-minute Nicolas Kuehn goal disallowed for offside -- to come back into the game.
Brendan Rodgers' team pulled one back as Daizen Maeda scored following a corner with 11 minutes left, but they could not find an equaliser.
"It's cliche to say, but it's the first half of the game. Overall, it's a really great result," said Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, according to the BBC.
Celtic's first home defeat since December 2023 leaves them facing a huge task to try to turn the tie around in Germany next Tuesday, with the winners going through to face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid in the last 16.
"It's only a one goal difference. It's a big challenge, we know that but it's still a possibility," insisted Rodgers.
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<h2>Controversy in Bruges</h2>
Elsewhere, Vangelis Pavlidis scored the only goal as Benfica won 1-0 away to Monaco, as the home side were forced to play much of the second half with 10 men.
Benfica had won 3-2 in Monaco in the league phase in November and they came out on top again at the Stade Louis II thanks to a Pavlidis strike just after half-time.
It was the Greek international's sixth goal in his team's last five Champions League outings, a run which includes a hat-trick in the dramatic 5-4 loss to Barcelona last month.
Monaco had Libyan midfielder Moatasem Al-Musrati sent off in the 52nd minute, when the recent signing from Besiktas gestured to the referee calling for a yellow card after his teammate Breel Embolo had been fouled, only to be handed a second caution himself.
Benfica will hope to finish off the tie in next week's return, with the winners facing either Liverpool or Barcelona in the last 16.
In Rotterdam, Feyenoord shook off the sacking of coach Brian Priske on Monday to beat seven-time European champions AC Milan 1-0 and gain the upper hand to take to San Siro for the return.
The Dutch side were helped by a clanger from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who allowed Igor Paixao's speculative third-minute shot to ricochet off his body and into the net.
That was the only goal of a match played in driving rain at De Kuip.
"These evenings are why we do this," said Feyenoord captain Quinten Timber.
"De Kuip was on it again. We were on it. On to next week," he added, with Inter Milan or Arsenal awaiting the winner in the next round.
Earlier, Club Brugge beat last season's Europa League winners Atalanta 2-1 in Belgium thanks to a controversial stoppage-time penalty.
Ferran Jutgla gave the Belgian side a 15th-minute lead as Atalanta were punished for sloppy play at the back, but Mario Pasalic headed in an equaliser for the visitors before the break.
That looked to be that until the hosts were awarded a penalty at the death when substitute Gustaf Nilsson went down after being caught in the face by the outstretched arm of Atalanta defender Isak Hien.
The contact appeared to be accidental and not serious, but the referee stuck by his decision after reviewing the images, and Swedish forward Nilsson swept in the penalty.
"I've only just seen the footage and I reckon that if you ask 100 people if that was a penalty all 100 would say no. It's very strange," complained Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere.
Whoever wins that tie will face Aston Villa or Lille next.
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Sports, Football: Bayern are hoping to go all the way to this season's final, which will be played at their own Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31.

Harry Kane was on target as Bayern Munich beat Celtic 2-1 in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on Wednesday, while there were also wins for Benfica, Feyenoord and Club Brugge. Bayern are hoping to go all the way to this season's final, which will be played at their own Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31. They threatened to run riot against the Scottish champions at Celtic Park as they dominated the first half and took the lead just before the interval thanks to a superb Michael Olise strike. Bayern's second goal came just four minutes after half-time, with the unmarked Kane scoring with a cushioned finish at the back post following a corner. It was Kane's seventh goal in this season's Champions League, and his 29th in 29 games in all competitions. However, the Bundesliga leaders took their foot off the pedal after that, allowing Celtic -- who had a first-minute Nicolas Kuehn goal disallowed for offside -- to come back into the game. Brendan Rodgers' team pulled one back as Daizen Maeda scored following a corner with 11 minutes left, but they could not find an equaliser. "It's cliche to say, but it's the first half of the game. Overall, it's a really great result," said Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, according to the BBC. Celtic's first home defeat since December 2023 leaves them facing a huge task to try to turn the tie around in Germany next Tuesday, with the winners going through to face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid in the last 16. "It's only a one goal difference. It's a big challenge, we know that but it's still a possibility," insisted Rodgers. ALSO READ | PAK vs SA ODI: Heated moment! Shaheen Afridi and Matthew Breetzke face off after collision–WATCH Controversy in Bruges Elsewhere, Vangelis Pavlidis scored the only goal as Benfica won 1-0 away to Monaco, as the home side were forced to play much of the second half with 10 men. Benfica had won 3-2 in Monaco in the league phase in November and they came out on top again at the Stade Louis II thanks to a Pavlidis strike just after half-time. It was the Greek international's sixth goal in his team's last five Champions League outings, a run which includes a hat-trick in the dramatic 5-4 loss to Barcelona last month. Monaco had Libyan midfielder Moatasem Al-Musrati sent off in the 52nd minute, when the recent signing from Besiktas gestured to the referee calling for a yellow card after his teammate Breel Embolo had been fouled, only to be handed a second caution himself. Benfica will hope to finish off the tie in next week's return, with the winners facing either Liverpool or Barcelona in the last 16. In Rotterdam, Feyenoord shook off the sacking of coach Brian Priske on Monday to beat seven-time European champions AC Milan 1-0 and gain the upper hand to take to San Siro for the return. The Dutch side were helped by a clanger from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who allowed Igor Paixao's speculative third-minute shot to ricochet off his body and into the net. That was the only goal of a match played in driving rain at De Kuip. "These evenings are why we do this," said Feyenoord captain Quinten Timber. "De Kuip was on it again. We were on it. On to next week," he added, with Inter Milan or Arsenal awaiting the winner in the next round. Earlier, Club Brugge beat last season's Europa League winners Atalanta 2-1 in Belgium thanks to a controversial stoppage-time penalty. Ferran Jutgla gave the Belgian side a 15th-minute lead as Atalanta were punished for sloppy play at the back, but Mario Pasalic headed in an equaliser for the visitors before the break. That looked to be that until the hosts were awarded a penalty at the death when substitute Gustaf Nilsson went down after being caught in the face by the outstretched arm of Atalanta defender Isak Hien. The contact appeared to be accidental and not serious, but the referee stuck by his decision after reviewing the images, and Swedish forward Nilsson swept in the penalty. "I've only just seen the footage and I reckon that if you ask 100 people if that was a penalty all 100 would say no. It's very strange," complained Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere. Whoever wins that tie will face Aston Villa or Lille next. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Champions League: Bayern Munich sink Celtic 2-1; Feyenoord beat AC Milan in play-offs

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is set for a stint on the sidelines after he was diagnosed with a torn muscle, the German club said in a statement on Thursday.
<h2>Davies injured for Bayern</h2>
Davies, 24, was subbed out in first-half stoppage time in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Feyenoord.
Bayern said scans confirmed the Canada international "sustained a muscle strain in his left hamstring" and "would be absent for the time being".
The club did not indicate how long Davies will miss, but he will be in doubt for the trip to defending champions Bayer Leverkusen on February 15.
Davies could also miss Bayern's Champions League playoffs in February should the German giants fail to qualify for the top eight.&nbsp;
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Wednesday's loss to Feyenoord leaves Bayern with 12 points in 15th spot on the Champions League table, one point behind eighth-placed Leverkusen.&nbsp;
In the Bundesliga, Bayern sit four points clear of Leverkusen atop the table.
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Sports, Football: Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is set for a stint on the sidelines after he was diagnosed with a torn muscle, read a statement on Thursday.

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is set for a stint on the sidelines after he was diagnosed with a torn muscle, the German club said in a statement on Thursday. Davies injured for Bayern Davies, 24, was subbed out in first-half stoppage time in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Feyenoord. Bayern said scans confirmed the Canada international "sustained a muscle strain in his left hamstring" and "would be absent for the time being". The club did not indicate how long Davies will miss, but he will be in doubt for the trip to defending champions Bayer Leverkusen on February 15. Davies could also miss Bayern's Champions League playoffs in February should the German giants fail to qualify for the top eight. ALSO READ | Manchester City Champions League qualification scenario: Here's all you need to know Wednesday's loss to Feyenoord leaves Bayern with 12 points in 15th spot on the Champions League table, one point behind eighth-placed Leverkusen. In the Bundesliga, Bayern sit four points clear of Leverkusen atop the table. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies ruled out 'for time being' with hamstring tear

A double from Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez and a valiant defensive effort handed Dutch side Feyenoord a shock 3-0 Champions League win over Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday.<o:p></o:p>
The surprise defeat means that Bayern, six times champions of Europe, will more than likely face a play-off match to advance into the last-16.<o:p></o:p>
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"We are not afraid of the Champions League playoffs. If we have to go in there, then we have to go in," said Bayern coach Vincent Kompany. "You have to earn the top eight. And the format was designed precisely to create tension. But like I said: you have to earn it."<o:p></o:p>
On a rain-swept night in Rotterdam, Feyenoord belied their poor recent domestic form, holding firm at the back and hitting their illustrious opponents with rapid counter-attacks.<o:p></o:p>
Bayern dominated possession in a cagey opening quarter as both sides struggled with driving rain and a slippery surface.<o:p></o:p>
Feyenoord had made no secret of their strategy to hit Bayern on the break and it was a pinpoint long ball by left-back Gijs Smal that broke the deadlock after 21 minutes.<o:p></o:p>
Smal's pass perfectly bisected the Bayern defence and was brilliantly collected by Gimenez, who curled the ball past the veteran Manuel Neuer.<o:p></o:p>
Falling behind seemed to galvanise the visitors, who nearly equalised when French winger Kingsley Coman fizzed the ball across the goal but there was no one to tap in.<o:p></o:p>
England's Harry Kane had a gilt-edged change to open Bayern's account deep into the first half but could only fire his shot into Feyenoord's defence from close range.<o:p></o:p>
Bayern pressed hard but Feyenoord defended stoutly and again hit the Germans on the break in the ninth minute of added time at the end of the first period.<o:p></o:p>
Raphael Guerreiro was adjudged to have fouled Calvin Stengs in the box, Gimenez making no mistake from the spot, sending the ever-boisterous fans in De Kuip into raptures and Feyenoord into a 2-0 half-time lead.<o:p></o:p>
The second half saw wave after wave of German attacks but they could not find a way to unlock the well-organised Feyenoord defence and beat the excellent Justin Bijlow in goal.<o:p></o:p>
Playmaker Jamal Musiala forced a sharp save from point-blank range on 60 minutes as Feyenoord sat ever deeper, every tackle cheered as if the game were won.<o:p></o:p>
Bijlow tipped over a powerful Musiala header and the home fans breathed a sigh of relief when the post kept out an effort from substitute Leroy Sane.<o:p></o:p>
With seven minutes to play, Kompany brought on Germany legend Thomas Mueller and he made an immediate impact, sliding through a pass that nearly played in Sane.<o:p></o:p>
But even Mueller could not break down the wall and substitute Ayase Ueda put the icing on the cake with a third on 89 minutes to seal a famous night for the Feyenoord faithful.<o:p></o:p>
Bayern next face winless Slovan Bratislava at home, while Feyenoord wrap up their Champions League campaign away at Lille.
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Sports, Football: The surprise defeat means that Bayern, six times champions of Europe, will more than likely face a play-off match to advance into the last-16.

A double from Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez and a valiant defensive effort handed Dutch side Feyenoord a shock 3-0 Champions League win over Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday. The surprise defeat means that Bayern, six times champions of Europe, will more than likely face a play-off match to advance into the last-16. Also read | PSG push Man City to UCL elimination with comeback win; Arsenal seal last 16 spot "We are not afraid of the Champions League playoffs. If we have to go in there, then we have to go in," said Bayern coach Vincent Kompany. "You have to earn the top eight. And the format was designed precisely to create tension. But like I said: you have to earn it." On a rain-swept night in Rotterdam, Feyenoord belied their poor recent domestic form, holding firm at the back and hitting their illustrious opponents with rapid counter-attacks. Bayern dominated possession in a cagey opening quarter as both sides struggled with driving rain and a slippery surface. Feyenoord had made no secret of their strategy to hit Bayern on the break and it was a pinpoint long ball by left-back Gijs Smal that broke the deadlock after 21 minutes. Smal's pass perfectly bisected the Bayern defence and was brilliantly collected by Gimenez, who curled the ball past the veteran Manuel Neuer. Falling behind seemed to galvanise the visitors, who nearly equalised when French winger Kingsley Coman fizzed the ball across the goal but there was no one to tap in. England's Harry Kane had a gilt-edged change to open Bayern's account deep into the first half but could only fire his shot into Feyenoord's defence from close range. Bayern pressed hard but Feyenoord defended stoutly and again hit the Germans on the break in the ninth minute of added time at the end of the first period. Raphael Guerreiro was adjudged to have fouled Calvin Stengs in the box, Gimenez making no mistake from the spot, sending the ever-boisterous fans in De Kuip into raptures and Feyenoord into a 2-0 half-time lead. The second half saw wave after wave of German attacks but they could not find a way to unlock the well-organised Feyenoord defence and beat the excellent Justin Bijlow in goal. Playmaker Jamal Musiala forced a sharp save from point-blank range on 60 minutes as Feyenoord sat ever deeper, every tackle cheered as if the game were won. Bijlow tipped over a powerful Musiala header and the home fans breathed a sigh of relief when the post kept out an effort from substitute Leroy Sane. With seven minutes to play, Kompany brought on Germany legend Thomas Mueller and he made an immediate impact, sliding through a pass that nearly played in Sane. But even Mueller could not break down the wall and substitute Ayase Ueda put the icing on the cake with a third on 89 minutes to seal a famous night for the Feyenoord faithful. Bayern next face winless Slovan Bratislava at home, while Feyenoord wrap up their Champions League campaign away at Lille. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bayern Munich suffer shock defeat to Feyenoord in Champions League

Berlin, Germany
Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader's host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern fell to their first league loss of the season 2-1 at Mainz last weekend and are now just four points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen. 
Kane's return is good news for Munich, who have missed the England captain's creativity and goals. He had 20 goals and nine assists in 19 games in all competitions before tearing his hamstring in November. 
"I'm not going to say whether he will start the match or not, the last training session (Thursday) is important," said Kompany. "But if everything goes well, he will definitely have a role to play tomorrow (Friday)."
"Harry has this science of positioning close to the penalty area. He also helped us a lot in defensive work. He's one of the best in the world in the box -- that's where he makes the difference. There aren't many players who can do that."
Jamal Musiala has stepped up in Kane's absence, with four goals and an assist in all competitions, but the 21-year-old cannot be expected to shoulder the load alone. "It's always tough," Musiala said of Leipzig, adding, "We've had finals against them before and it's definitely a big game—we lost against them last season."
Musiala's 13 goals and five assists in all competitions rank just behind Kane, showing how important the Germany-born, England-raised midfielder is for Bayern.
Musiala, who switched international allegiances from England to Germany just after moving to Bayern, credits Kompany for helping him "go up a level this season".
Struggling to kick their title hangover early in the season, Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen have hit form, with seven straight wins in all competitions, including knocking Bayern out of the German Cup last 16 in Munich. 
A win will ensure a four-point buffer during the winter break. But Leipzig, who sit six points behind Bayern in fourth, have had the advantage over the German giants lately. 
Bayern have won just one of their past five games against Leipzig, including two defeats in Munich. 
Leverkusen face this season's quiet achievers Freiburg, who sit in fifth place ahead of Champions League sides Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund. Third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt are winless in four after a blistering start to the season, but will look to get back on track against derby rivals Mainz. 
<h2>One to watch: Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund)</h2>
A year and a half after arriving as Jude Bellingham's replacement, Felix Nmecha has established himself in the heart of Borussia Dortmund's midfield. 
After an injury-hit first year at the Westfalenstadion, where some asked if Dortmund had overpaid for the Hamburg-born Manchester City academy product, Nmecha has emerged as the perfect link between defence and attack. 
Calm on the ball and a goal threat, Nmecha's form has been rewarded with a return to Julian Nagelsmann's Germany squad.
The 24-year-old takes on his former club Wolfsburg on Sunday, with eighth-placed Dortmund just one point above their bottom-half-of-the-table opponents.
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<h2>Key stats</h2>
15-12th-placed Union Berlin have conceded 15 goals in 14 games. Only league leaders Bayern Munich, with 12, have conceded fewer. 
One in 18 - Wolfsburg have won just one of their past 18 league games against Borussia Dortmund dating back to 2015.
0 - Rock-bottom Bochum are the only side yet to win a game this season. 
<h2>Fixtures (all times 1430 GMT unless indicated)</h2>
Friday
Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig (1930)
Saturday
Stuttgart v St Pauli, Eintracht Frankfurt v Mainz, Holstein Kiel v Augsburg, Werder Bremen v Union Berlin, Hoffenheim v Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayer Leverkusen v Freiburg (1730)
Sunday
Bochum v Heidenheim, Wolfsburg v Borussia Dortmund (1630)
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Kane's return is good news for Munich, who have missed the England captain's creativity and goals. He had 20 goals and nine assists in 19 games in all competitions before tearing his hamstring in November. 



Berlin, Germany Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader's host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern fell to their first league loss of the season 2-1 at Mainz last weekend and are now just four points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen. Kane's return is good news for Munich, who have missed the England captain's creativity and goals. He had 20 goals and nine assists in 19 games in all competitions before tearing his hamstring in November. "I'm not going to say whether he will start the match or not, the last training session (Thursday) is important," said Kompany. "But if everything goes well, he will definitely have a role to play tomorrow (Friday)." "Harry has this science of positioning close to the penalty area. He also helped us a lot in defensive work. He's one of the best in the world in the box -- that's where he makes the difference. There aren't many players who can do that." Jamal Musiala has stepped up in Kane's absence, with four goals and an assist in all competitions, but the 21-year-old cannot be expected to shoulder the load alone. "It's always tough," Musiala said of Leipzig, adding, "We've had finals against them before and it's definitely a big game—we lost against them last season." Musiala's 13 goals and five assists in all competitions rank just behind Kane, showing how important the Germany-born, England-raised midfielder is for Bayern. Musiala, who switched international allegiances from England to Germany just after moving to Bayern, credits Kompany for helping him "go up a level this season". Struggling to kick their title hangover early in the season, Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen have hit form, with seven straight wins in all competitions, including knocking Bayern out of the German Cup last 16 in Munich. A win will ensure a four-point buffer during the winter break. But Leipzig, who sit six points behind Bayern in fourth, have had the advantage over the German giants lately. Bayern have won just one of their past five games against Leipzig, including two defeats in Munich. Leverkusen face this season's quiet achievers Freiburg, who sit in fifth place ahead of Champions League sides Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund. Third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt are winless in four after a blistering start to the season, but will look to get back on track against derby rivals Mainz. One to watch: Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund) A year and a half after arriving as Jude Bellingham's replacement, Felix Nmecha has established himself in the heart of Borussia Dortmund's midfield. After an injury-hit first year at the Westfalenstadion, where some asked if Dortmund had overpaid for the Hamburg-born Manchester City academy product, Nmecha has emerged as the perfect link between defence and attack. Calm on the ball and a goal threat, Nmecha's form has been rewarded with a return to Julian Nagelsmann's Germany squad. The 24-year-old takes on his former club Wolfsburg on Sunday, with eighth-placed Dortmund just one point above their bottom-half-of-the-table opponents. Also read: Sergio Perez parts ways with Red Bull after season of struggles Key stats 15-12th-placed Union Berlin have conceded 15 goals in 14 games. Only league leaders Bayern Munich, with 12, have conceded fewer. One in 18 - Wolfsburg have won just one of their past 18 league games against Borussia Dortmund dating back to 2015. 0 - Rock-bottom Bochum are the only side yet to win a game this season. Fixtures (all times 1430 GMT unless indicated) Friday Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig (1930) Saturday Stuttgart v St Pauli, Eintracht Frankfurt v Mainz, Holstein Kiel v Augsburg, Werder Bremen v Union Berlin, Hoffenheim v Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayer Leverkusen v Freiburg (1730) Sunday Bochum v Heidenheim, Wolfsburg v Borussia Dortmund (1630) Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Harry Kane boost as Bayern Munich host RB Leipzig with title rivals in hot pursuit

Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader's host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern fell to their first league loss of the season 2-1 at Mainz last weekend and are now just four points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen.&nbsp;

Kane's return is good news for Munich, who have missed the England captain's creativity and goals. He had 20 goals and nine assists in 19 games in all competitions before tearing his hamstring in November.&nbsp;

"I'm not going to say whether he will start the match or not, the last training session (Thursday) is important," said Kompany. "But if everything goes well, he will definitely have a role to play tomorrow (Friday)."

"Harry has this science of positioning close to the penalty area. He also helped us a lot in defensive work. He's one of the best in the world in the box -- that's where he makes the difference. There aren't many players who can do that."

Jamal Musiala has stepped up in Kane's absence, with four goals and an assist in all competitions, but the 21-year-old cannot be expected to shoulder the load alone. "It's always tough," Musiala said of Leipzig, adding, "We've had finals against them before and it's definitely a big game—we lost against them last season."

Musiala's 13 goals and five assists in all competitions rank&nbsp;just behind Kane, showing how important the Germany-born, England-raised midfielder is for Bayern.

Musiala, who switched international allegiances from England to Germany just after moving to Bayern, credits Kompany for helping him "go up a level this season".

Struggling to kick their title hangover early in the season, Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen have hit form, with seven straight wins in all competitions, including knocking Bayern out of the German Cup last 16 in Munich.&nbsp;

A win will ensure a four-point buffer during the winter break. But Leipzig, who sit six points behind Bayern in fourth, have had the advantage over the German giants lately.&nbsp;

Bayern have won just one of their past five games against Leipzig, including two defeats in Munich.&nbsp;

Leverkusen face this season's quiet achievers&nbsp;Freiburg, who sit in fifth place ahead of Champions League sides Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund.&nbsp;Third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt are winless in four after a blistering start to the season, but will look to get back on track against derby rivals Mainz.&nbsp;

<h2>One to watch: Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund)</h2>

A year and a half after arriving as Jude Bellingham's replacement, Felix Nmecha has established himself in the heart of Borussia Dortmund's midfield.&nbsp;

After an injury-hit first year at the Westfalenstadion, where some asked if Dortmund had overpaid for the Hamburg-born Manchester City academy product, Nmecha has emerged as the perfect link between defence and attack.&nbsp;

Calm on the ball and a goal threat, Nmecha's form has been rewarded with a return to Julian Nagelsmann's Germany squad.

The 24-year-old takes on his former club Wolfsburg on Sunday, with eighth-placed Dortmund just one point above their bottom-half-of-the-table opponents.

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<h2>Key stats</h2>

15-12th-placed Union Berlin have conceded 15 goals in 14 games. Only league leaders Bayern Munich, with 12, have conceded fewer.&nbsp;

One in 18 - Wolfsburg have won just one of their past 18 league games against Borussia Dortmund dating back to 2015.

0 - Rock-bottom Bochum are the only side yet to win a game this season.&nbsp;

<h2>Fixtures (all times 1430 GMT unless indicated)</h2>

Friday

Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig (1930)

Saturday

Stuttgart v St Pauli, Eintracht Frankfurt v Mainz, Holstein Kiel v Augsburg, Werder Bremen v Union Berlin, Hoffenheim v Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayer Leverkusen v Freiburg (1730)

Sunday

Bochum v Heidenheim, Wolfsburg v Borussia Dortmund (1630)

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Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader's host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany.

Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader's host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern fell to their first league loss of the season 2-1 at Mainz last weekend and are now just four points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen. Kane's return is good news for Munich, who have missed the England captain's creativity and goals. He had 20 goals and nine assists in 19 games in all competitions before tearing his hamstring in November. "I'm not going to say whether he will start the match or not, the last training session (Thursday) is important," said Kompany. "But if everything goes well, he will definitely have a role to play tomorrow (Friday)." "Harry has this science of positioning close to the penalty area. He also helped us a lot in defensive work. He's one of the best in the world in the box -- that's where he makes the difference. There aren't many players who can do that." Jamal Musiala has stepped up in Kane's absence, with four goals and an assist in all competitions, but the 21-year-old cannot be expected to shoulder the load alone. "It's always tough," Musiala said of Leipzig, adding, "We've had finals against them before and it's definitely a big game—we lost against them last season." Musiala's 13 goals and five assists in all competitions rank just behind Kane, showing how important the Germany-born, England-raised midfielder is for Bayern. Musiala, who switched international allegiances from England to Germany just after moving to Bayern, credits Kompany for helping him "go up a level this season". Struggling to kick their title hangover early in the season, Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen have hit form, with seven straight wins in all competitions, including knocking Bayern out of the German Cup last 16 in Munich. A win will ensure a four-point buffer during the winter break. But Leipzig, who sit six points behind Bayern in fourth, have had the advantage over the German giants lately. Bayern have won just one of their past five games against Leipzig, including two defeats in Munich. Leverkusen face this season's quiet achievers Freiburg, who sit in fifth place ahead of Champions League sides Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund. Third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt are winless in four after a blistering start to the season, but will look to get back on track against derby rivals Mainz. One to watch: Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund) A year and a half after arriving as Jude Bellingham's replacement, Felix Nmecha has established himself in the heart of Borussia Dortmund's midfield. After an injury-hit first year at the Westfalenstadion, where some asked if Dortmund had overpaid for the Hamburg-born Manchester City academy product, Nmecha has emerged as the perfect link between defence and attack. Calm on the ball and a goal threat, Nmecha's form has been rewarded with a return to Julian Nagelsmann's Germany squad. The 24-year-old takes on his former club Wolfsburg on Sunday, with eighth-placed Dortmund just one point above their bottom-half-of-the-table opponents. Also read: Sergio Perez parts ways with Red Bull after season of struggles Key stats 15-12th-placed Union Berlin have conceded 15 goals in 14 games. Only league leaders Bayern Munich, with 12, have conceded fewer. One in 18 - Wolfsburg have won just one of their past 18 league games against Borussia Dortmund dating back to 2015. 0 - Rock-bottom Bochum are the only side yet to win a game this season. Fixtures (all times 1430 GMT unless indicated) Friday Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig (1930) Saturday Stuttgart v St Pauli, Eintracht Frankfurt v Mainz, Holstein Kiel v Augsburg, Werder Bremen v Union Berlin, Hoffenheim v Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayer Leverkusen v Freiburg (1730) Sunday Bochum v Heidenheim, Wolfsburg v Borussia Dortmund (1630) Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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