Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic, who returned after last season's successful loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen, has been ruled out for several weeks following a collateral ligament tear in his right knee, the club said on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old Croatia international, who won the league and Cup double in an undefeated domestic run with Leverkusen last season, was injured during Monday's training session.

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"Stanisic will be sidelined for several weeks after the Bayern defender tore a collateral ligament in his right knee in training on Monday. This was the result of an examination by FC Bayern's medical department," Bayern said.

The Bundesliga season kicks off at the weekend, with Bayern travelling to VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday.

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Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic, who returned after last season's successful loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen, has been ruled out for several weeks following a collateral ligament tear in his right knee, the club said on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic, who returned after last season's successful loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen, has been ruled out for several weeks following a collateral ligament tear in his right knee, the club said on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Croatia international, who won the league and Cup double in an undefeated domestic run with Leverkusen last season, was injured during Monday's training session. Also read: Matt Richardson, three-time Olympic cycling medalist, switches to Great Britain from Australia "Stanisic will be sidelined for several weeks after the Bayern defender tore a collateral ligament in his right knee in training on Monday. This was the result of an examination by FC Bayern's medical department," Bayern said. The Bundesliga season kicks off at the weekend, with Bayern travelling to VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday. 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.

Big blow! Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic out for weeks with knee ligament tear

Manchester United have completed the double swoop of Bayern Munich defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui ahead of the new season on Tuesday (Aug 13). United who will kick start the Premier League season on Friday evening against Fulham at Old Trafford will be boosted by the arrival of the duo as they look to challenge for the title. The Red Devils have been active in the market and will look to build a new team under manager Erik ten Hag having paid £60 million ($77 million, 70 million euros) as a combined fee to Bayern.

<h2>Manchester complete double swoop</h2>

"As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt an excitement about the opportunity of a new challenge at such a historic club,” De Ligt said in his first interview.

"In the conversations that followed, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set out and the role they saw for me in it.”

The latest signings see United add three senior defenders so far into the first team having already signed Lery Yono from Lille. The duo of De Ligt and Mazraoui had been on the team’s radar for a while with speculations linking them since the last season.

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Manchester United have not won a Premier League title since the 2012-13 season and will be eager to end the drought this season if they can challenge the monopoly of city rivals Manchester City.

On the other hand, Dutch defender De Ligt has become the most expensive defender in the history of football having now acquired a combined transfer fee of more than $200 million. Having started his career with Ajax under then-manager Ten Hag, De Ligt moved to Juventus for a fee of $85 million in 2019. In 2022 he would switch to Bayern from Juventus for a fee of $70 million while his latest move sees him smash the record combined transfer fee ever paid for a defender.

Manchester United have completed the double swoop of Bayern Munich defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui ahead of the new season on Tuesday (Aug 13). United who will kick start the Premier League season on Friday evening against Fulham at Old Trafford will be boosted by the arrival of the duo as they look to challenge for the title.

Manchester United have completed the double swoop of Bayern Munich defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui ahead of the new season on Tuesday (Aug 13). United who will kick start the Premier League season on Friday evening against Fulham at Old Trafford will be boosted by the arrival of the duo as they look to challenge for the title. The Red Devils have been active in the market and will look to build a new team under manager Erik ten Hag having paid £60 million ($77 million, 70 million euros) as a combined fee to Bayern. Manchester complete double swoop "As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt an excitement about the opportunity of a new challenge at such a historic club,” De Ligt said in his first interview. "In the conversations that followed, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set out and the role they saw for me in it.” The latest signings see United add three senior defenders so far into the first team having already signed Lery Yono from Lille. The duo of De Ligt and Mazraoui had been on the team’s radar for a while with speculations linking them since the last season. ALSO READ | West Ham sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for a seven-year contract Manchester United have not won a Premier League title since the 2012-13 season and will be eager to end the drought this season if they can challenge the monopoly of city rivals Manchester City. On the other hand, Dutch defender De Ligt has become the most expensive defender in the history of football having now acquired a combined transfer fee of more than $200 million. Having started his career with Ajax under then-manager Ten Hag, De Ligt moved to Juventus for a fee of $85 million in 2019. In 2022 he would switch to Bayern from Juventus for a fee of $70 million while his latest move sees him smash the record combined transfer fee ever paid for a defender.

Manchester United complete double swoop of Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich are reportedly moving closer to signing Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise as he moves a step closer to joining the German giants. Olise, who has been a standout player for Palace in the Premier League for the last two seasons had attracted interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United but will now move to the Bayern, despite a new deal being offered. Olise’s arrival could be a huge boost for the side who ended the season with no trophies last term for the first time in over a decade.

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◉ £45m fixed fee for Crystal Palace. 
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Personal terms agreed yesterday over five year deal. 
 
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<h2>Olise to Bayern?</h2>

According to prominent football journalists, Bayern will reportedly pay a sum of $60m for the services of the 22-year-old. He will be a big addition to the midfield and a perfect replacement for Leon Goretzka who is linked with a move away from the club. While the playmaker’s 2023-24 season was hampered with injuries he still ended up scoring 10 goals in 19 matches in the Premier League. However, it was the 2022-23 season where he made his mark having missed only one Premier League match and was an ever-present in the midfield for Palace.

He will join Vincent Kompany’s roster as he prepares to take charge of the side in the coming days. Bayern’s transfer deals with London clubs in recent times have been the highlight reel having signed Harry Kane in the summer of 2023 which was followed by Eric Dier’s switch in the winter as both arrived from Tottenham Hotspur. As things stand, they are also moving closer to a deal to sign Joao Palhinha from another London-based club Fulham.

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Under new management, Bayern will be pushing for a fresh start having lost the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023-24 season. The German giants finished third in the Bundesliga and will not play in the DFL Super Cup at the start of next season. They will be eying a revival under Kompany who was announced as the new Bayern boss in May, despite facing relegation with Burnley.

The 2023-24 season was also the first since 2011-12 when the German side ended a season without a trophy. They reached the Champions League semifinal having beaten Arsenal on their way to the last four. However, a controversial call in the final minute of the Champions League semifinal second leg saw them face elimination against Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich are reportedly moving closer to signing Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise as he moves a step closer to joining the German giants. Olise, who has been a standout player for Palace in the Premier League for the last two seasons had attracted interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United but will now move to the Bayern, despite a new deal being offered.

Bayern Munich are reportedly moving closer to signing Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise as he moves a step closer to joining the German giants. Olise, who has been a standout player for Palace in the Premier League for the last two seasons had attracted interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United but will now move to the Bayern, despite a new deal being offered. Olise’s arrival could be a huge boost for the side who ended the season with no trophies last term for the first time in over a decade. 🚨🔴 Bayern have informed Crystal Palace already yesterday about formal process to trigger the release clause for Michael Olise. ◉ £45m fixed fee for Crystal Palace. ◉ £5m in add-ons also part of deal. Personal terms agreed yesterday over five year deal. Here we go! ⭐️🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/BmZ6gNUgWu — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2024 × Olise to Bayern? According to prominent football journalists, Bayern will reportedly pay a sum of $60m for the services of the 22-year-old. He will be a big addition to the midfield and a perfect replacement for Leon Goretzka who is linked with a move away from the club. While the playmaker’s 2023-24 season was hampered with injuries he still ended up scoring 10 goals in 19 matches in the Premier League. However, it was the 2022-23 season where he made his mark having missed only one Premier League match and was an ever-present in the midfield for Palace. He will join Vincent Kompany’s roster as he prepares to take charge of the side in the coming days. Bayern’s transfer deals with London clubs in recent times have been the highlight reel having signed Harry Kane in the summer of 2023 which was followed by Eric Dier’s switch in the winter as both arrived from Tottenham Hotspur. As things stand, they are also moving closer to a deal to sign Joao Palhinha from another London-based club Fulham. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma recaps ODI WC final dismissal during Bangladesh tie despite good start Under new management, Bayern will be pushing for a fresh start having lost the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023-24 season. The German giants finished third in the Bundesliga and will not play in the DFL Super Cup at the start of next season. They will be eying a revival under Kompany who was announced as the new Bayern boss in May, despite facing relegation with Burnley. The 2023-24 season was also the first since 2011-12 when the German side ended a season without a trophy. They reached the Champions League semifinal having beaten Arsenal on their way to the last four. However, a controversial call in the final minute of the Champions League semifinal second leg saw them face elimination against Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich transfer news: German giants agree deal with Crystal Palace for Michael Olise switch

Bayern Munich on Thursday (Jun 13) announced the signing of Japanese centre-back Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart until 2028 after reportedly triggering his 30 million euro ($32 million) release clause.

Ito, 25, is a surprise signing for Bayern and their first major arrival of the transfer window, having come to the Bundesliga just two seasons ago from Japanese side Jubilo Iwata for less than one million euros.

"It's a great honour for me to be able to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world," Ito said in a prepared statement.

"I want to play my part in FC Bayern winning lots of trophies."

Normally deployed in central defence, the left-footed Ito can also play at left-back or in defensive midfield.&nbsp;

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Ito played 97 times in two seasons at Stuttgart, scoring twice.&nbsp;

"Hiroki has everything that we want: he's a player who embraces challenges, overcomes them and continues to make his way," said Bayern sporting director Max Eberl.

"He'll really strengthen us right away."

Ito was a key factor in Stuttgart's stunning turnaround last season, rising from relegation candidates to finish in the Champions League placings.&nbsp;

Sebastian Hoeness' side finished second behind champions Bayer Leverkusen -- a spot above Bayern, who missed out on a trophy for the first time in 12 seasons.

Ito made his debut for Japan in 2022 and has since played 19 games, scoring one goal.&nbsp;

Bayern Munich on Thursday (Jun 13) announced the signing of Japanese centre-back Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart until 2028 after reportedly triggering his 30 million euro ($32 million) release clause.

Bayern Munich on Thursday (Jun 13) announced the signing of Japanese centre-back Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart until 2028 after reportedly triggering his 30 million euro ($32 million) release clause. Ito, 25, is a surprise signing for Bayern and their first major arrival of the transfer window, having come to the Bundesliga just two seasons ago from Japanese side Jubilo Iwata for less than one million euros. "It's a great honour for me to be able to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world," Ito said in a prepared statement. "I want to play my part in FC Bayern winning lots of trophies." Normally deployed in central defence, the left-footed Ito can also play at left-back or in defensive midfield. Also read | Bundesliga: Vincent Kompany replaces Thomas Tuchel as Bayern Munich manager Ito played 97 times in two seasons at Stuttgart, scoring twice. "Hiroki has everything that we want: he's a player who embraces challenges, overcomes them and continues to make his way," said Bayern sporting director Max Eberl. "He'll really strengthen us right away." Ito was a key factor in Stuttgart's stunning turnaround last season, rising from relegation candidates to finish in the Champions League placings. Sebastian Hoeness' side finished second behind champions Bayer Leverkusen -- a spot above Bayern, who missed out on a trophy for the first time in 12 seasons. Ito made his debut for Japan in 2022 and has since played 19 games, scoring one goal.

Bayern Munich snatch Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart to kickstart summer transfer window

Bayern Munich are finally set to land long-term target Joao Palhinha after a deal was struck between the sides as reported on Sunday (June 9). Palhinha, who will become the club’s first summer signing missed out on a move in 2023 despite having arrived in Munich for a medical. However, with the transfer window deadline done, the move was not completed. Palhinha will join Vincent Kompnay’s squad once he is done with the Euro 2024 with Portugal.

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<h2>Palhinha to Bayern deal done?</h2>

Having missed out on a move in 2023, Bayern came back for the player as they consider him an important part of the team rebuild. This comes after reports also linked Joshua Kimmich with a move away from the Bavarian club. It is reported that he will cost in the region of $50 million for the Munich side and will bring an end to the transfer saga. The 28-year-old will be a key to Bayern’s midfield and will soon have his medicals.

It is also reported that Bayern will complete the medical before the Euro 2024 while the player is in Germany. Palhinha will play an important role as Portugal target&nbsp;their second Euro title in eight years having previously lifted the continental showpiece in 2016.

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For Bayern, they will be pushing for a fresh start having lost the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen. The German giants finished third in the Bundesliga and will not play in the DFL Super Cup at the start of next season. They will be eying the revival under Vincent Kompany who was announced as the new Bayern boss in May, despite facing relegation with Burnley.

The 2023-24 season was also the first since 2011-12 when the German side ended a season without a trophy. They reached the Champions League semifinal having beaten Arsenal on their way to the last four. However, a controversial call in the final minute of the Champions League semifinal second leg saw them face elimination against Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich are finally set to land long-term target Joao Palhinha after a deal was struck between the sides as reported on Sunday (June 9). Palhinha, who will become the club’s first summer signing missed out on a move in 2023 despite having arrived in Munich for a medical.

Bayern Munich are finally set to land long-term target Joao Palhinha after a deal was struck between the sides as reported on Sunday (June 9). Palhinha, who will become the club’s first summer signing missed out on a move in 2023 despite having arrived in Munich for a medical. However, with the transfer window deadline done, the move was not completed. Palhinha will join Vincent Kompnay’s squad once he is done with the Euro 2024 with Portugal. 🚨🔴 Bayern have reached an agreement on personal terms with João Palhinha! Contract ready, salary agreed and green light from the player who really wants to make it happen. Club to club talks to follow around €45m fee, as @Plettigoal @SkySportDe report. Getting closer. 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/XTAN0xX0tr — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 9, 2024 × Palhinha to Bayern deal done? Having missed out on a move in 2023, Bayern came back for the player as they consider him an important part of the team rebuild. This comes after reports also linked Joshua Kimmich with a move away from the Bavarian club. It is reported that he will cost in the region of $50 million for the Munich side and will bring an end to the transfer saga. The 28-year-old will be a key to Bayern’s midfield and will soon have his medicals. It is also reported that Bayern will complete the medical before the Euro 2024 while the player is in Germany. Palhinha will play an important role as Portugal target their second Euro title in eight years having previously lifted the continental showpiece in 2016. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy 2025 likely to take place from Feb 9 in Pakistan; suspense remains on India's travel plans For Bayern, they will be pushing for a fresh start having lost the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen. The German giants finished third in the Bundesliga and will not play in the DFL Super Cup at the start of next season. They will be eying the revival under Vincent Kompany who was announced as the new Bayern boss in May, despite facing relegation with Burnley. The 2023-24 season was also the first since 2011-12 when the German side ended a season without a trophy. They reached the Champions League semifinal having beaten Arsenal on their way to the last four. However, a controversial call in the final minute of the Champions League semifinal second leg saw them face elimination against Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich set to sign Joao Palhinha from Fulham after missing out in 2023 summer transfer window

Vincent Kompany is all set to be named&nbsp;as&nbsp;the new Bayern Munich manager as the German club looks to appoint the Belgian on a multi-year deal. Bayern, without a manager after Thomas Tuchel’s departure from the club, have missed out on a number of targets&nbsp;including&nbsp; Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;now&nbsp;according&nbsp;to reports in Germany, Bayern are set to appoint Kompany&nbsp;who&nbsp;is currently the&nbsp;manager of English side Burnley.

<h2>Kompany to move from Burnley to Bayern?</h2>

According to&nbsp;reports&nbsp;Bayern held initial talks with Kompany as soon as the Premier League season&nbsp;got over. Kompany&nbsp;is currently employed&nbsp;by Burnley&nbsp;who&nbsp;suffered relegation in his first season in charge in the Premier League. However, that has not stopped him from attracting interest from the six-time European champions. Despite relegation, he has&nbsp;been admired&nbsp;for&nbsp;the job he did&nbsp;at&nbsp;Burnley&nbsp;with whom he won the Championship (second division) title in the 2022-23 season.

After missing out on managers like Alonso and Nagelsmann, the Bavarian club&nbsp;was also unable to&nbsp;bring in former Manchester United boss Ralf Ragnick. The former Schalke boss refused to take the job despite advance talks and opted to continue with the Austria national team.

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Kompany, on&nbsp;the other&nbsp;hand, will land a big job for the first time in his career, having enjoyed spells with Anderlecht and then Burnley.&nbsp;The former Manchester City captain plays an attacking style of football&nbsp;which&nbsp;saw Burnley earn promotion but also faced backlash in the Premier League&nbsp;which&nbsp;led&nbsp;to his side’s relegation.

Bayern had a disappointing 2023-24 season, where they finished third in the Bundesliga and&nbsp;were knocked&nbsp;out of the DFB Pokal in the early stage. The only silver lining on the poor season was the run in the Champions League&nbsp;semifinal&nbsp;where they lost to Real Madrid in a controversial end to the second leg.

While&nbsp;a late push was made&nbsp;to keep Tuchel at the club despite&nbsp;earlier&nbsp;announcing his departure from the club, Bayern were unable to strike a deal.&nbsp;It&nbsp;is now expected&nbsp;that Kompany could be announced as the new manager next week&nbsp;with&nbsp;the club now targeting the transfer window to help bolster the squad.

Vincent Kompany is all set to be named as the new Bayern Munich manager as the German club looks to appoint the Belgian on a multi-year deal. Bayern, without a manager after Thomas Tuchel’s departure from the club, have missed out on a number of targets including Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann.

Vincent Kompany is all set to be named as the new Bayern Munich manager as the German club looks to appoint the Belgian on a multi-year deal. Bayern, without a manager after Thomas Tuchel’s departure from the club, have missed out on a number of targets including Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann. However, now according to reports in Germany, Bayern are set to appoint Kompany who is currently the manager of English side Burnley. Kompany to move from Burnley to Bayern? According to reports Bayern held initial talks with Kompany as soon as the Premier League season got over. Kompany is currently employed by Burnley who suffered relegation in his first season in charge in the Premier League. However, that has not stopped him from attracting interest from the six-time European champions. Despite relegation, he has been admired for the job he did at Burnley with whom he won the Championship (second division) title in the 2022-23 season. After missing out on managers like Alonso and Nagelsmann, the Bavarian club was also unable to bring in former Manchester United boss Ralf Ragnick. The former Schalke boss refused to take the job despite advance talks and opted to continue with the Austria national team. ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic divorce rumours surface online. Here's what we know Kompany, on the other hand, will land a big job for the first time in his career, having enjoyed spells with Anderlecht and then Burnley. The former Manchester City captain plays an attacking style of football which saw Burnley earn promotion but also faced backlash in the Premier League which led to his side’s relegation. Bayern had a disappointing 2023-24 season, where they finished third in the Bundesliga and were knocked out of the DFB Pokal in the early stage. The only silver lining on the poor season was the run in the Champions League semifinal where they lost to Real Madrid in a controversial end to the second leg. While a late push was made to keep Tuchel at the club despite earlier announcing his departure from the club, Bayern were unable to strike a deal. It is now expected that Kompany could be announced as the new manager next week with the club now targeting the transfer window to help bolster the squad.

Vincent Kompany set to succeed Thomas Tuchel as new Bayern Munich manager - Reports

Bayern Munich are close to signing Vincent Kompany as the new manager to replace outgoing Thomas Tuchel after an extended search that has seen several top-level coaches snub the Bavarian club.

Bayern Munich are close to signing Vincent Kompany as the new manager to replace outgoing Thomas Tuchel after an extended search that has seen several top-level coaches snub the Bavarian club. According to British media reports, Bayern are in advanced talks with Burnley where Kompany is currently employed as the head coach. Burnley's owner, Alan Pace has held conversations with Bayern officials while the Belgian has already given his nod for the move to Germany. Kompany is on the verge of getting the high-profile job despite having a disappointing campaign with Burnley where the club was relegated to the Championship. After a high-flying promotion to the Premier League, Kompany could not adjust to the rigours of top-tier football as Burnley finished the season with only 24 points in 38 matches on the 19th position, ahead of Sheffield United. Kompany has Bundesliga experience, having played at Hamburg before joining Manchester City. He is fluent in German as well which could have played a part in his selection as the Bayern boss. Prior to Kompany, Bayern had been rejected by the likes of Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann and Austria manager Ralf Rangnick. The former Manchester United manager confirmed last month that he had been approached by Bayern over their soon-to-be vacant manager role. However, Rangnick added that he was not sure if he would take up the opportunity. There were rumors about Hansi Flick returning to the position but the Bayern upper hierarchy apparently turned down the proposal. Also read | Ralf Rangnick TURNS DOWN Bayern Munich job after Alonso, Nagelsmann rejection Tuchel sacked by Bayern In February, the record Bundesliga champions announced they had decided to terminate their collaboration with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the ongoing season despite his contract running till 2025. Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, took over the reins in March last year from Nagelsmann who was sacked rather unceremoniously by the former Bayern board. While Tuchel did lead Bayern to a Bundesliga title last season, he could not emulate a similar performance in the 23-24 season as Bayer Leverkusen won the title for the first time in their history. Bayern crashed out of the Champions League as well after losing to Real Madrid in the dying seconds of the second leg at Bernabeu. (With inputs from agencies)

Bayern Munich close to signing relegated Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as next manager

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi will leave the Premier League club by mutual consent after their final game of the season against Manchester United on Sunday.

De Zerbi took charge at the Amex Stadium in September 2022 and led Brighton to their highest ever top-flight finish when they came sixth in 2022-23.

"We have mutually agreed to end Roberto's contract at a time that suits both parties allowing us the earliest opportunity to plan for next season, and Roberto plenty of time to consider his next move and his future," Brighton chairman Tony Bloom said on Saturday.

"Roberto has given us two excellent seasons of service in which he has led the club to new heights, not least our first ever European campaign which will live long in the memory of Albion fans."

The Italian, previously in charge at Shakhtar Donetsk, earned widespread admiration after taking Brighton into Europe for the first time in their history, advancing to the Europa League last 16 before losing to Roma 4-1 on aggregate.

But the Seagulls struggled to replicate that fine form during an injury-plagued campaign that will peter out with a mid-table finish after Sunday's match against United.

"I am very sad to be leaving Brighton, but I am very proud of what my players and staff have achieved with the support of everyone at the club and our amazing fans in the past two historical seasons," De Zerbi said.

"We have agreed to end my time at Brighton so that the club and I can continue to work in the way that suits each of us best, following our own ideas and visions, as well as our work and human values."

De Zerbi had been linked with replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool before Feyenoord boss Arne Slot confirmed he will move to Anfield in the close-season.

The 44-year-old is reported to be the top choice for the Bayern Munich job, with Thomas Tuchel leaving the German giants at the end of the season.

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<h2>An intense two years</h2>

Bayern have failed with moves for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso and Austria coach Ralf Rangnick, while their former manager Hansi Flick is another potential candidate.

De Zerbi, hired to replace Graham Potter after his move to Chelsea, was reportedly frustrated by Brighton's philosophy of developing young players and then selling them at a significant profit.

Moises Caicedo, Leandro Trossard, Marc Cucurella, Alexis Mac Allister and Robert Sanchez were among the stars who left Brighton to join bigger clubs in De Zerbi's reign.

De Zerbi is believed to feel he could not take Brighton any further without being able to keep his best players.

"I have really enjoyed an intense and challenging two years working in the Premier League, not least competing in four major competitions this season," he said.&nbsp;

"Leaving now provides me with time to take a break before deciding on my future plans."

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna is believed to be high on Brighton's list of candidates to replace De Zerbi.

McKenna has led Ipswich into the Premier League after successive promotions from League One and the Championship.

"I am sure our fans will give Roberto and his staff a wonderful and fully deserved send off at the Amex before, during and after tomorrow's match," Bloom said.

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi will leave the Premier League club by mutual consent after their final game of the season against Manchester United on Sunday. De Zerbi took charge at the Amex Stadium in September 2022 and led Brighton to their highest ever top-flight finish when they came sixth in 2022-23.

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi will leave the Premier League club by mutual consent after their final game of the season against Manchester United on Sunday. De Zerbi took charge at the Amex Stadium in September 2022 and led Brighton to their highest ever top-flight finish when they came sixth in 2022-23. "We have mutually agreed to end Roberto's contract at a time that suits both parties allowing us the earliest opportunity to plan for next season, and Roberto plenty of time to consider his next move and his future," Brighton chairman Tony Bloom said on Saturday. "Roberto has given us two excellent seasons of service in which he has led the club to new heights, not least our first ever European campaign which will live long in the memory of Albion fans." The Italian, previously in charge at Shakhtar Donetsk, earned widespread admiration after taking Brighton into Europe for the first time in their history, advancing to the Europa League last 16 before losing to Roma 4-1 on aggregate. But the Seagulls struggled to replicate that fine form during an injury-plagued campaign that will peter out with a mid-table finish after Sunday's match against United. "I am very sad to be leaving Brighton, but I am very proud of what my players and staff have achieved with the support of everyone at the club and our amazing fans in the past two historical seasons," De Zerbi said. "We have agreed to end my time at Brighton so that the club and I can continue to work in the way that suits each of us best, following our own ideas and visions, as well as our work and human values." De Zerbi had been linked with replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool before Feyenoord boss Arne Slot confirmed he will move to Anfield in the close-season. The 44-year-old is reported to be the top choice for the Bayern Munich job, with Thomas Tuchel leaving the German giants at the end of the season. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher reveals 'what next for Rohit Sharma' An intense two years Bayern have failed with moves for Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso and Austria coach Ralf Rangnick, while their former manager Hansi Flick is another potential candidate. De Zerbi, hired to replace Graham Potter after his move to Chelsea, was reportedly frustrated by Brighton's philosophy of developing young players and then selling them at a significant profit. Moises Caicedo, Leandro Trossard, Marc Cucurella, Alexis Mac Allister and Robert Sanchez were among the stars who left Brighton to join bigger clubs in De Zerbi's reign. De Zerbi is believed to feel he could not take Brighton any further without being able to keep his best players. "I have really enjoyed an intense and challenging two years working in the Premier League, not least competing in four major competitions this season," he said. "Leaving now provides me with time to take a break before deciding on my future plans." Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna is believed to be high on Brighton's list of candidates to replace De Zerbi. McKenna has led Ipswich into the Premier League after successive promotions from League One and the Championship. "I am sure our fans will give Roberto and his staff a wonderful and fully deserved send off at the Amex before, during and after tomorrow's match," Bloom said.

Premier League: Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to leave at the end of season

There will be no U-turn at Bayern Munich for Thomas Tuchel&nbsp;as&nbsp;the outgoing manager confirmed his departure on Friday (May 17) in a pre-match press conference.&nbsp;Tuche was earlier reported&nbsp;to be&nbsp;open to staying at the German club despite his departure&nbsp;being confirmed&nbsp;in early February.&nbsp;However, those rumours were brought to an end on Friday when Tuchel addressed his final press conference.&nbsp;

<h2>Tuchel shuts the door on staying at&nbsp;Bayern</h2>

“The feedback from recent weeks was the foundation for us having a discussion to stay and continue together… but we&nbsp;couldn't&nbsp;reach an agreement. I&nbsp;won't&nbsp;name the reasons. The agreement from February stands, I&nbsp;am leaving Bayern,”&nbsp;Tuchel said in his final press conference for Bayern Munich ahead of the Hoffenheim match on Saturday.&nbsp;

The German was appointed Bayern Munich manager in March 2023, but with mixed results and poor form at the turn of the year, the management pulled the plug and decided to part ways with him.

However, the German side&nbsp;since&nbsp;February&nbsp;was trying hard to convince several targets but failed on each occasion.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;list of&nbsp;potential candidates included former boss and now Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann, former Manchester United interim manager Ralf Ragnick and Bayer&nbsp;Leverkusen’s&nbsp;Xabi Alonso. However, all of them turned down the chance to become manager,&nbsp;leaving Bayern with no option but to discuss a potential stay for Tuchel.&nbsp;

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Despite&nbsp;the announcement of&nbsp;his departure in the summer, the&nbsp;50-year-old continued to impress and led Bayern to the semifinals of the Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;where they beat Arsenal in the quarterfinal.

They&nbsp;were only denied&nbsp;a place in the final after a poor and controversial call in the final minute of the second leg denied them an equalising goal.

On the other side, Tuchel was also interested in staying, according&nbsp;to some reports, after Manchester United decided to pull out of negotiations in signing him as the new manager.

It will now be interesting to&nbsp;see what the future holds for the German manager while a hunt for the new manager continues at Bayern.&nbsp;

There will be no U-turn at Bayern Munich for Thomas Tuchel as the outgoing manager confirmed his departure on Friday (May 17) in a pre-match press conference. Tuche was earlier reported to be open to staying at the German club despite his departure being confirmed in early February.

There will be no U-turn at Bayern Munich for Thomas Tuchel as the outgoing manager confirmed his departure on Friday (May 17) in a pre-match press conference. Tuche was earlier reported to be open to staying at the German club despite his departure being confirmed in early February. However, those rumours were brought to an end on Friday when Tuchel addressed his final press conference. Tuchel shuts the door on staying at Bayern “The feedback from recent weeks was the foundation for us having a discussion to stay and continue together… but we couldn't reach an agreement. I won't name the reasons. The agreement from February stands, I am leaving Bayern,” Tuchel said in his final press conference for Bayern Munich ahead of the Hoffenheim match on Saturday. The German was appointed Bayern Munich manager in March 2023, but with mixed results and poor form at the turn of the year, the management pulled the plug and decided to part ways with him. However, the German side since February was trying hard to convince several targets but failed on each occasion. The list of potential candidates included former boss and now Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann, former Manchester United interim manager Ralf Ragnick and Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso. However, all of them turned down the chance to become manager, leaving Bayern with no option but to discuss a potential stay for Tuchel. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: ‘I am not a result–oriented captain’ – Pandya reflects on debut stint as MI skipper Despite the announcement of his departure in the summer, the 50-year-old continued to impress and led Bayern to the semifinals of the Champions League where they beat Arsenal in the quarterfinal. They were only denied a place in the final after a poor and controversial call in the final minute of the second leg denied them an equalising goal. On the other side, Tuchel was also interested in staying, according to some reports, after Manchester United decided to pull out of negotiations in signing him as the new manager. It will now be interesting to see what the future holds for the German manager while a hunt for the new manager continues at Bayern.

Thomas Tuchel confirms Bayern Munich exit despite U-turn rumours; Manchester United move hangs in balance

Thomas Tuchel is open to staying as the manager of Bayern Munich after the German side has seen rejections from multiple first-choice candidates. Another factor in Tuchel staying at Bayern was Manchester&nbsp;United’s&nbsp;approach of not hiring an established coach in place of under-pressure Erik ten Hag.&nbsp;It was announced&nbsp;in February that Tuchel would leave Bayern at the end of the season after the German&nbsp;side’s&nbsp;poor run of form.&nbsp;

<h2>Tuchel to stay at Bayern?</h2>

According to reports from ESPN FC, the German gaffer was in mute conversations with Manchester United, but new&nbsp;Sporting Director Dan Ashworth is reluctant to hire a coach who challenges the authority of the club hierarchy.&nbsp;Tuchel,&nbsp;during his time at Paris Saint-Germain and&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;was renowned for challenging the decisions&nbsp;taken by the club hierarchy.&nbsp;Ashworth, having closely worked with former Brighton boss Graham Potter and current England boss Gareth Southgate&nbsp;is&nbsp;not in favour of&nbsp;Tuchel.&nbsp;

On the flip side, Bayern are also finding it tough to find a proven replacement for Tuchel. Former Manchester United manager Ralf Ragnick&nbsp;pulled out of&nbsp;negotiations at the last moment and opted to stay with the Austria national team. Julian Nagelsmann also opted likewise and extended his deal with the German national side. The&nbsp;club’s&nbsp;first-choice target&nbsp;Xabi&nbsp;Alonso&nbsp;also&nbsp;rejected&nbsp;Bayern's&nbsp;approach and extended his contract at Bayer Leverkusen.

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Coaches such as Zinedine Zidane and Hansi Flick are currently not under consideration for several reasons, which has left Bayern with no option but to hold talks with Tchel for an extension.&nbsp;

It&nbsp;is rumoured&nbsp;that Tuchel has the ball in his court and could now settle to stay at Bayern once the doors for a switch to Manchester United are closed. He had a solid end to the Bayern campaign&nbsp;having&nbsp;led them to the semifinals of the Champions League before a controversial referring decision denied him a place in the final. His side&nbsp;is set&nbsp;to finish second in the Bundesliga, needing a point on the final day against Hoffenheim.

Thomas Tuchel is open to staying as the manager of Bayern Munich after the German side has seen rejections from multiple first-choice candidates. Another factor in Tuchel staying at Bayern was Manchester United’s approach of not hiring an established coach in place of under-pressure Erik ten Hag.

Thomas Tuchel is open to staying as the manager of Bayern Munich after the German side has seen rejections from multiple first-choice candidates. Another factor in Tuchel staying at Bayern was Manchester United’s approach of not hiring an established coach in place of under-pressure Erik ten Hag. It was announced in February that Tuchel would leave Bayern at the end of the season after the German side’s poor run of form. Tuchel to stay at Bayern? According to reports from ESPN FC, the German gaffer was in mute conversations with Manchester United, but new Sporting Director Dan Ashworth is reluctant to hire a coach who challenges the authority of the club hierarchy. Tuchel, during his time at Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea was renowned for challenging the decisions taken by the club hierarchy. Ashworth, having closely worked with former Brighton boss Graham Potter and current England boss Gareth Southgate is not in favour of Tuchel. On the flip side, Bayern are also finding it tough to find a proven replacement for Tuchel. Former Manchester United manager Ralf Ragnick pulled out of negotiations at the last moment and opted to stay with the Austria national team. Julian Nagelsmann also opted likewise and extended his deal with the German national side. The club’s first-choice target Xabi Alonso also rejected Bayern's approach and extended his contract at Bayer Leverkusen. ALSO READ | Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag booed after final match at Old Trafford Coaches such as Zinedine Zidane and Hansi Flick are currently not under consideration for several reasons, which has left Bayern with no option but to hold talks with Tchel for an extension. It is rumoured that Tuchel has the ball in his court and could now settle to stay at Bayern once the doors for a switch to Manchester United are closed. He had a solid end to the Bayern campaign having led them to the semifinals of the Champions League before a controversial referring decision denied him a place in the final. His side is set to finish second in the Bundesliga, needing a point on the final day against Hoffenheim.

Thomas Tuchel likely to stay at Bayern Munich as Manchester United hopes fade: Reports

Real Madrid showed they remain Europe's comeback kings as Joselu's late double rescued them from the brink of elimination to reach the Champions League final with a dramatic 2-1 second-leg win over Bayern Munich at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. A 4-3 aggregate victory sealed Real's progress to a remarkable sixth Champions League final&nbsp;in&nbsp;10&nbsp;years and they will bid for a record-extending 15th title against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1.

In a repeat of their spectacular semi-final comeback win over Manchester City two years ago, they saw their opponents take the lead after Bayern substitute Alphonso Davies fired home a stunning strike from a counter attack in the 68th minute.

But Joselu climbed off the bench to equalise following a calamitous error from Manuel Neuer in the 88th minute and, two minutes later, he shinned a second into the Bayern goal from a cross by Antonio Ruediger.

The effort was first ruled out for an apparent offside, but the goal was given following a VAR check. "We've seen it a lot of times this season when it looked as though we're dead and buried ... it doesn’t matter who scores the goals but someone always manages it... that mentality of never say die," Jude Bellingham, who will play against his former club in the final, told TNT Sports.

Real dominated proceedings, but misfired with several chances as a gritty Bayern put their domestic woes aside to almost eliminate the Spaniards in their own back yard.

Davies, who came off the bench early in the first half in place of injured Serge Gnabry, opened the scoring in spectacular fashion, cutting back on his right foot and curling an unstoppable bullet of a shot into the far corner on a counter-attack.

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NEUER FUMBLE

But Real, who were the better side throughout the game, piled on the pressure with Vinicius Jr tormenting the visitors down the left channel. The Brazilian glided past Matthijs De Ligt and Joshua Kimmich effortlessly and created a number chances for himself and his team mates, who were denied several times by an inspired Neuer.

The Bayern keeper looked on course to be man of the match as he weathered a storm, but with minutes remaining he fumbled a Vinicius strike from the edge of the box to gift Joselu the equaliser. The goal recharged a raucous Santiago Bernabeu under their spectacular new roof and two minutes later Real worked their European magic again, snatching a deserved winner that fired the Spanish giants into another final.

Bayern made a late push for an equaliser which they thought they had found when defender De Ligt rifled the ball home deep in added time.

But play had already been stopped after the linesman flagged for a debatable offside in the build-up, leading Bayern's players and bench to complain vociferously to the referee and his assistants. "We all know the rules and it's clear that, if it's not an obvious offside, you have to let it play. It was a disgraceful call," De Ligt said.

With Bayer Leverkusen ending Bayern's 11-year Bundesliga reign by securing the league title last month, the six-times European Cup winners had only one trophy left to fight for this season. "We are almost through, it's almost there and there was a very unusual mistake from our best player for the equaliser then we conceded the second one in stoppage time," Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel said.

"Then we scored one and there was a disastrous decision from the linesman and the referee. It feels like a betrayal in the end."

Real Madrid showed they remain Europe's comeback kings as Joselu's late double rescued them from the brink of elimination to reach the Champions League final with a dramatic 2-1 second-leg win over Bayern Munich at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Real Madrid showed they remain Europe's comeback kings as Joselu's late double rescued them from the brink of elimination to reach the Champions League final with a dramatic 2-1 second-leg win over Bayern Munich at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. A 4-3 aggregate victory sealed Real's progress to a remarkable sixth Champions League final in 10 years and they will bid for a record-extending 15th title against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1. In a repeat of their spectacular semi-final comeback win over Manchester City two years ago, they saw their opponents take the lead after Bayern substitute Alphonso Davies fired home a stunning strike from a counter attack in the 68th minute. But Joselu climbed off the bench to equalise following a calamitous error from Manuel Neuer in the 88th minute and, two minutes later, he shinned a second into the Bayern goal from a cross by Antonio Ruediger. The effort was first ruled out for an apparent offside, but the goal was given following a VAR check. "We've seen it a lot of times this season when it looked as though we're dead and buried ... it doesn’t matter who scores the goals but someone always manages it... that mentality of never say die," Jude Bellingham, who will play against his former club in the final, told TNT Sports. Real dominated proceedings, but misfired with several chances as a gritty Bayern put their domestic woes aside to almost eliminate the Spaniards in their own back yard. Davies, who came off the bench early in the first half in place of injured Serge Gnabry, opened the scoring in spectacular fashion, cutting back on his right foot and curling an unstoppable bullet of a shot into the far corner on a counter-attack. Also read: Outgoing Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel hints at Premier League return, could join THIS club NEUER FUMBLE But Real, who were the better side throughout the game, piled on the pressure with Vinicius Jr tormenting the visitors down the left channel. The Brazilian glided past Matthijs De Ligt and Joshua Kimmich effortlessly and created a number chances for himself and his team mates, who were denied several times by an inspired Neuer. The Bayern keeper looked on course to be man of the match as he weathered a storm, but with minutes remaining he fumbled a Vinicius strike from the edge of the box to gift Joselu the equaliser. The goal recharged a raucous Santiago Bernabeu under their spectacular new roof and two minutes later Real worked their European magic again, snatching a deserved winner that fired the Spanish giants into another final. Bayern made a late push for an equaliser which they thought they had found when defender De Ligt rifled the ball home deep in added time. But play had already been stopped after the linesman flagged for a debatable offside in the build-up, leading Bayern's players and bench to complain vociferously to the referee and his assistants. "We all know the rules and it's clear that, if it's not an obvious offside, you have to let it play. It was a disgraceful call," De Ligt said. With Bayer Leverkusen ending Bayern's 11-year Bundesliga reign by securing the league title last month, the six-times European Cup winners had only one trophy left to fight for this season. "We are almost through, it's almost there and there was a very unusual mistake from our best player for the equaliser then we conceded the second one in stoppage time," Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel said. "Then we scored one and there was a disastrous decision from the linesman and the referee. It feels like a betrayal in the end."

Real Madrid stun Bayern Munich with late fightback to enter UEFA Champions League final

It was yet another dramatic Champions League evening at Real Madrid’s famous home&nbsp;Santiago&nbsp;Bernabéu&nbsp;as&nbsp;the hosts booked their place in the final for a record 18th time in the competition’s history Wednesday (May 8).

An evening highlighted by a stoppage winner from Joselu for Real Madrid could have had more drama, had referee Szymon Marciniak allowed Bayern Munich’s goal in the 103rd minute to stand. The goal was not allowed to stand while the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), despite&nbsp;being on&nbsp;offer, was not used.&nbsp;

<h2>Why was VAR not used&nbsp;and&nbsp;what does the rule say?</h2>

With Bayern trailing 1-2 going deep into stoppage time, a long ball from the half line&nbsp;was picked&nbsp;by veteran Thomas Muller&nbsp;which&nbsp;was then passed&nbsp;to Matthijs de Ligt. Without wasting&nbsp;any&nbsp;time, De Ligt fired his effort past the Real goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. However, referee Marciniak blew his whistle for an offside flag&nbsp;which&nbsp;was&nbsp;raised&nbsp;by an assistant&nbsp;making&nbsp;the next phase of play void.&nbsp;

Since the whistle had blown when Muller received the ball, De Ligt’s phase of play&nbsp;which&nbsp;consisted of the&nbsp;goal&nbsp;was ruled out.

According to rule books, VAR can only intervene in case of an offside if the entire phase is allowed to&nbsp;be played&nbsp;and results in a goal. But since the whistle had already gone before&nbsp;the goal had been scored, the VAR&nbsp;was unable to&nbsp;intervene.&nbsp;

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<h2>When can VAR come into play?</h2>

Had referee Marciniak not blown his whistle and allowed the play to continue&nbsp;which&nbsp;resulted in the goal, the VAR would have&nbsp;been called in&nbsp;to check whether anyone was offside in the build-up.

Considering&nbsp;the whistle had been blown, Real goalkeeper Lunin hardly made any attempt to save the goal-bound effort of De Ligt.

Marciniak’s decision was more controversial&nbsp;considering&nbsp;the referee’s assistants&nbsp;are asked&nbsp;to hold down their flag in case of offside and allow&nbsp;play to continue&nbsp;which&nbsp;could be further reviewed by the VAR.&nbsp;

However,&nbsp;there was no such protocol&nbsp;followed in Wednesday evening’s match&nbsp;which&nbsp;could have seen Bayern take the&nbsp;match&nbsp;into extra time and a possible penalty shootout.&nbsp;

As things stand, Real will now play in the Champions League&nbsp;final&nbsp;where they will face another German powerhouse&nbsp;Borussia&nbsp;Dortmund&nbsp;in&nbsp;London’s iconic Wembley Stadium on June 1.

It was yet another dramatic Champions League evening at Real Madrid’s famous home Santiago Bernabéu as the hosts booked their place in the final for a record 18th time in the competition’s history Wednesday (May 8).

It was yet another dramatic Champions League evening at Real Madrid’s famous home Santiago Bernabéu as the hosts booked their place in the final for a record 18th time in the competition’s history Wednesday (May 8). An evening highlighted by a stoppage winner from Joselu for Real Madrid could have had more drama, had referee Szymon Marciniak allowed Bayern Munich’s goal in the 103rd minute to stand. The goal was not allowed to stand while the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), despite being on offer, was not used. Why was VAR not used and what does the rule say? With Bayern trailing 1-2 going deep into stoppage time, a long ball from the half line was picked by veteran Thomas Muller which was then passed to Matthijs de Ligt. Without wasting any time, De Ligt fired his effort past the Real goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. However, referee Marciniak blew his whistle for an offside flag which was raised by an assistant making the next phase of play void. Since the whistle had blown when Muller received the ball, De Ligt’s phase of play which consisted of the goal was ruled out. According to rule books, VAR can only intervene in case of an offside if the entire phase is allowed to be played and results in a goal. But since the whistle had already gone before the goal had been scored, the VAR was unable to intervene. ALSO READ | Matthijs de Ligt claims referee apologised to him for 'mistake' that cost Bayern place in UCL final When can VAR come into play? Had referee Marciniak not blown his whistle and allowed the play to continue which resulted in the goal, the VAR would have been called in to check whether anyone was offside in the build-up. Considering the whistle had been blown, Real goalkeeper Lunin hardly made any attempt to save the goal-bound effort of De Ligt. Marciniak’s decision was more controversial considering the referee’s assistants are asked to hold down their flag in case of offside and allow play to continue which could be further reviewed by the VAR. However, there was no such protocol followed in Wednesday evening’s match which could have seen Bayern take the match into extra time and a possible penalty shootout. As things stand, Real will now play in the Champions League final where they will face another German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund in London’s iconic Wembley Stadium on June 1.

Bayern Munich disallowed goal: Were Tuchel and Co stolen of a spot in final? Here is what the VAR rules say

Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Muller referenced Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid came from behind to clinch a famous victory and dump the Bavarian side out of the Champions League. Muller was speaking about the disallowed Bayern goal that would have taken the match into extra time.

The German giants surrendered a one-goal lead to Madrid in the dying minutes of the game due to individual errors.

However, during the press&nbsp;duties, Muller said the referees favoured the Spanish side, as they did in 2017&nbsp;

"Marciniak? He did not watch the video. He did not give himself the opportunity to look at it," said Muller, talking about the Polish referee.&nbsp;

"It's really strange, in such a situation, to whistle so fast. This often happens here in Madrid. "I experienced this a few years ago, with two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo. But it was before the VAR," he added.&nbsp;

The incident Muller referred to occurred in the second leg of the UCL quarter-final tie in 2016-17 which saw Real Madrid beat Bayern 4-2 after extra-time to secure a 6-3 aggregate win.

Ronaldo scored twice in the added time, helping Madrid reach the next round. However, replays showed that both goals should have been chalked off due to offside.&nbsp;VAR had not been introduced in European competition at the time, so the on-field decisions were final.

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<h2>Linesman apologises&nbsp;</h2>

Bayern defender Matthijs de Ligt scored the contentious goal in the stoppage time but it was ruled out as the linesman had raised the offside flag. After the match, De Ligt claimed that the linesman apologised to him for disallowing the goal.&nbsp;

“The rule says that if it’s not clear offside...you have to keep playing.” De Ligt said. “And if you go in the last minute and you whistle like this, I think this is a big mistake. If it’s offside or not, I don’t know, VAR can check it, but if you don’t check it, how can you see it? This is a shame.”

The offside on the De Ligt goal looked close to the naked eye but since the whistle was blown, VAR could not involve itself in the recheck process.&nbsp;

The Madrid win means the record UCL holders will have a shot at a 15th title when they square up against underdogs, Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on June 1.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Muller referenced Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid came from behind to clinch a famous victory and dump the Bavarian side out of the Champions League.

Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Muller referenced Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid came from behind to clinch a famous victory and dump the Bavarian side out of the Champions League. Muller was speaking about the disallowed Bayern goal that would have taken the match into extra time. The German giants surrendered a one-goal lead to Madrid in the dying minutes of the game due to individual errors. However, during the press duties, Muller said the referees favoured the Spanish side, as they did in 2017 "Marciniak? He did not watch the video. He did not give himself the opportunity to look at it," said Muller, talking about the Polish referee. "It's really strange, in such a situation, to whistle so fast. This often happens here in Madrid. "I experienced this a few years ago, with two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo. But it was before the VAR," he added. The incident Muller referred to occurred in the second leg of the UCL quarter-final tie in 2016-17 which saw Real Madrid beat Bayern 4-2 after extra-time to secure a 6-3 aggregate win. Ronaldo scored twice in the added time, helping Madrid reach the next round. However, replays showed that both goals should have been chalked off due to offside. VAR had not been introduced in European competition at the time, so the on-field decisions were final. Also read | Real Madrid stun Bayern Munich with late fightback to enter UEFA Champions League final Linesman apologises Bayern defender Matthijs de Ligt scored the contentious goal in the stoppage time but it was ruled out as the linesman had raised the offside flag. After the match, De Ligt claimed that the linesman apologised to him for disallowing the goal. “The rule says that if it’s not clear offside...you have to keep playing.” De Ligt said. “And if you go in the last minute and you whistle like this, I think this is a big mistake. If it’s offside or not, I don’t know, VAR can check it, but if you don’t check it, how can you see it? This is a shame.” The offside on the De Ligt goal looked close to the naked eye but since the whistle was blown, VAR could not involve itself in the recheck process. The Madrid win means the record UCL holders will have a shot at a 15th title when they square up against underdogs, Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on June 1. (With inputs from agencies)

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Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has claimed that the linesman apologised to him for disallowing the goal that could have levelled the Champions League semifinal tie against Real Madrid on Wednesday (May 9).

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has claimed that the linesman apologised to him for disallowing the goal that could have levelled the Champions League semifinal tie against Real Madrid on Wednesday (May 9). De Ligt scored the contentious goal in the stoppage time but it was ruled out as the linesman had raised the offside flag. Speaking after the match, the Dutchman rued that the lapse of judgement from the referee had cost his team a place in the UCL final. “The linesman said to me, ‘I’m sorry, I made a mistake,’” De Ligt said “The rule says that if it’s not clear offside...you have to keep playing. And if you go in the last minute and you whistle like this, I think this is a big mistake. If it’s offside or not, I don’t know, VAR can check it, but if you don’t check it, how can you see it? This is a shame.” The offside on the De Ligt goal looked close to the naked eye but since the whistle was blown, VAR could not involve itself in the recheck process. Tuchel slams referees De Ligt's sentiments were echoed by manager Thomas Tuchel who said it was a 'disaster' that the referee chalked off the goal. "I think it's pretty clear and there is no doubt that is against the rules of modern football. A disaster. An absolute disaster," said Tuchel. "Very difficult. Of course, as sportspeople we accept it. But it is a semi-final, it's not for two such violations of the rule. Everyone has to be at their limit. The referees have to be there as well. That is what we expect. So the apology does not really help." Also read | 'Absolute disaster': Thomas Tuchel fumes over Bayern's late disallowed goal against Madrid Meanwhile, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti shrugged off the controversy saying a similar goal was ruled out for his side when Nacho scored from inside the box. “The last play is clear, the referee blows the whistle and we stop,” he said. “This referee is very good, he refereed in a World Cup final. They complain about this and we complain about the goal by Nacho that was disallowed. Kimmich threw himself to the ground.” Also read | Real Madrid stun Bayern Munich with late fightback to enter UEFA Champions League final The Madrid win means the record UCL holders will have a shot at a 15th title when they square up against underdogs, Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on June 1. (With inputs from agencies)

Matthijs de Ligt claims referee apologised to him for 'mistake' that cost Bayern place in UCL final

Thomas Tuchel was left fuming, claiming it "felt like a betrayal" after Bayern Munich were denied a stoppage-time equaliser against Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal on Wednesday (May 8).&nbsp;

Having blown away a one-goal lead against Madrid, Bayern levelled proceedings in the dying seconds of the game, courtesy of a tidy finish from Matthijs de Ligt. However, the linesman had raised the offside flag much before the shot went in, prompting the referee to blow the whistle, signalling a stop in play.&nbsp;

"I think it's pretty clear and there is no doubt that is against the rules of modern football. A disaster. An absolute disaster," Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel said.&nbsp;

"With Real's second goal, they let the play continue. The clear rule is that the scene must continue. The first mistake was made by the linesman, the second by the referee," he said.

"Very difficult. Of course as sportspeople we accept it. But it is a semi-final, it's not for two such violations of the rule. Everyone has to be at their limit. The referees have to be there as well. That is what we expect. So the apology does not really help."

<h2>Madrid steal the lead</h2>

Despite dominating the match in front of a boisterous Bernabeu crowd, it was the visitors who took the lead in the 68th minute against Madrid.&nbsp;

Alphonso Davies, who was substituted in the first half in place of an injured Serge Gnabry, made a darting run across the field as Madrid were caught on a counterattack. Harry Kane held up the ball beautifully in the centre before pinging it straight to Davies.&nbsp;

The Canadian tool the ball in control, chopped onto his weaker, right foot and curled one past a diving Lunin into the far post.&nbsp;

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Having got the advantage, Bayern formed a low block, forcing Carlo Ancelotti to bring Luka Modric, Brahim Diaz and Joselu onto the pitch.

In the 88th minute, Madrid equalised as Manuel Neuer fumbled a regulation take, which was pounced upon by Joselu who scored yet again, two minutes later, to win the tie.

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Thomas Tuchel was left fuming, claiming it "felt like a betrayal" after Bayern Munich were denied a stoppage-time equaliser against Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal on Wednesday (May 8).

Thomas Tuchel was left fuming, claiming it "felt like a betrayal" after Bayern Munich were denied a stoppage-time equaliser against Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal on Wednesday (May 8). Having blown away a one-goal lead against Madrid, Bayern levelled proceedings in the dying seconds of the game, courtesy of a tidy finish from Matthijs de Ligt. However, the linesman had raised the offside flag much before the shot went in, prompting the referee to blow the whistle, signalling a stop in play. "I think it's pretty clear and there is no doubt that is against the rules of modern football. A disaster. An absolute disaster," Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel said. "With Real's second goal, they let the play continue. The clear rule is that the scene must continue. The first mistake was made by the linesman, the second by the referee," he said. "Very difficult. Of course as sportspeople we accept it. But it is a semi-final, it's not for two such violations of the rule. Everyone has to be at their limit. The referees have to be there as well. That is what we expect. So the apology does not really help." Madrid steal the lead Despite dominating the match in front of a boisterous Bernabeu crowd, it was the visitors who took the lead in the 68th minute against Madrid. Alphonso Davies, who was substituted in the first half in place of an injured Serge Gnabry, made a darting run across the field as Madrid were caught on a counterattack. Harry Kane held up the ball beautifully in the centre before pinging it straight to Davies. The Canadian tool the ball in control, chopped onto his weaker, right foot and curled one past a diving Lunin into the far post. Also read | Real Madrid stun Bayern Munich with late fightback to enter UEFA Champions League final Having got the advantage, Bayern formed a low block, forcing Carlo Ancelotti to bring Luka Modric, Brahim Diaz and Joselu onto the pitch. In the 88th minute, Madrid equalised as Manuel Neuer fumbled a regulation take, which was pounced upon by Joselu who scored yet again, two minutes later, to win the tie. (With inputs from agencies)

'Absolute disaster': Thomas Tuchel fumes over Bayern's late disallowed goal against Madrid

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed the secret of Harry Kane's phenomenal&nbsp;inaugural season with the Bavarian side where the England captain has smashed goals for fun.

Speaking on the eve of the big-ticket second-leg of the Champions League semifinal match against Real Madrid, Tuchel said Kane's addiction to cappuccino was perhaps fuelling his goal-scoring spree.

"How many cappuccinos he drinks a day. Every time I go into the kitchen, he is there. It must be so good, I have started doing it. He looks healthy and in good shape," said Tuchel who looked relaxed and in high-spirits, ahead of the match.&nbsp;

Bayern go into Santiago Bernabeu as the underdogs but a victory, especially after the hard-fought 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena last week, would provide the perfect sendoff for Tuchel who will be stepping away at the end of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The German manager said he was looking at Kane to come good once again and utilise his experience to guide the Bayern side home.&nbsp;

"We got a big personality in our dressing-room on top of a goalscorer and someone with the ability to handle pressure. But we knew that. He is the captain of England. He has brought everything to the team that we could possibly have hoped for. [Against Real] he needs to prove the point and deliver.”

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<h2>Kane to stay in Germany</h2>

Despite the season not going the record Bundesliga champions way, Bayern would be hoping to finish the season on a strong note with the UCL trophy. If Bayern cross the Madrid hurdle, it will be a repeat of the 2012 UCL final where Borussia Dortmund await them at the Wembley.&nbsp;

Kane has scored 42 goals in 42 games this season and insisted that he will be staying in Germany, despite the hardships this season.&nbsp;

"Of course, it's not the season I wanted with the way the league has gone and the way we got knocked out of the cup. Not winning the Bundesliga is a tough pill to swallow and it makes this competition even more important but we know there's still a long way to go," said Kane.&nbsp;

"Hopefully, I will be able to make something special happen this season. If not, I'll be ready to go again in the summer and turn things around."

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Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed the secret of Harry Kane's phenomenal inaugural season with the Bavarian side where the England captain has smashed goals for fun.

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed the secret of Harry Kane's phenomenal inaugural season with the Bavarian side where the England captain has smashed goals for fun. Speaking on the eve of the big-ticket second-leg of the Champions League semifinal match against Real Madrid, Tuchel said Kane's addiction to cappuccino was perhaps fuelling his goal-scoring spree. "How many cappuccinos he drinks a day. Every time I go into the kitchen, he is there. It must be so good, I have started doing it. He looks healthy and in good shape," said Tuchel who looked relaxed and in high-spirits, ahead of the match. Bayern go into Santiago Bernabeu as the underdogs but a victory, especially after the hard-fought 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena last week, would provide the perfect sendoff for Tuchel who will be stepping away at the end of the season. The German manager said he was looking at Kane to come good once again and utilise his experience to guide the Bayern side home. "We got a big personality in our dressing-room on top of a goalscorer and someone with the ability to handle pressure. But we knew that. He is the captain of England. He has brought everything to the team that we could possibly have hoped for. [Against Real] he needs to prove the point and deliver.” Also read | 'Makes us really angry': Thomas Tuchel fumes after referee doesn't award penalty for Gabriel handball incident Kane to stay in Germany Despite the season not going the record Bundesliga champions way, Bayern would be hoping to finish the season on a strong note with the UCL trophy. If Bayern cross the Madrid hurdle, it will be a repeat of the 2012 UCL final where Borussia Dortmund await them at the Wembley. Kane has scored 42 goals in 42 games this season and insisted that he will be staying in Germany, despite the hardships this season. "Of course, it's not the season I wanted with the way the league has gone and the way we got knocked out of the cup. Not winning the Bundesliga is a tough pill to swallow and it makes this competition even more important but we know there's still a long way to go," said Kane. "Hopefully, I will be able to make something special happen this season. If not, I'll be ready to go again in the summer and turn things around." (With inputs from agencies)

Harry Kane’s unlikely secret behind his success REVEALED by Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that he will not be taking the soon-to-be-vacated manager seat at Bayern Munich, quashing the rumours linking him to the high-profile job.

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that he will not be taking the soon-to-be-vacated manager seat at Bayern Munich, quashing the rumours linking him to the high-profile job. Zidane cleared the air while attending the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday (May 5) where McLaren's Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 race. Speaking to SkyDE, Zidane was quizzed about who will win between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich during the second leg of the Champions League semifinal. "Who will win between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich this weekend? Hopefully Madrid. But it's going to be a difficult game," said Zidane. Pressed further if he would be sitting in the HBayern dugout, come the summer, Zidane gave a straight response. "No, it will not happen. I'm going to watch the game, I will cheer for Real Madrid and hopefully Real Madrid will win. It will be a difficult game," he added. Zidane to return to manager duties? Notably, Zidane was appointed the ambassador of the Alpine F1 team, earlier this year. At the time of the announcement, the legendary Frenchman said he could be back in a managerial capacity, as early as June. "It's part of our deal. If I have to commit tomorrow, that won't prevent me from continuing to work with the team," said Zidane. "Resuming remains my desire. Today, I have time and I don't know how long it will last. I have time now, maybe until June, but it can also go very quickly." Zidane, during his relatively short spell as Real Madrid's manager (2016-18, 2019-20) won every silverware there was to win. Also read | Three-time UCL winning manager Zinedine Zidane hints at football comeback He remains the only manager in football history to have won a hattrick of UEFA Champions League titles. Overall, he managed to win 11 trophies during his tenure which includes two La Liga titles. "Yes. I have a lot (left to give), or at least something. I want to continue along this path. I want to continue. I still have this flame. It's my passion, football. I'm (almost) 50 years old, fulfilled, I'm happy, that's the most important thing." In February, the record Bundesliga champions announced they had decided to end their collaboration with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the ongoing season despite his contract running till 2025. Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, took over the reins in March last year from Nagelsmann who was sacked rather unceremoniously by the former Bayern board. (With inputs from agencies)

Zinedine Zidane to manage Bayern Munich? Legendary Frenchman reveals his position

Bayern Munich's hunt for a new manager has hit a new roadblock as the primary choice, Ralf Rangnick on Thursday (May 2), rejected the chance to join the Bavarian team. The former Manchester United manager said he was focused on seeing out his contract with the Austrian national team and leading them to Euro 2024 this summer.&nbsp;

Bayern had been discussing a deal with Rangnick which would involve him leaving the Austria post early.

"I'm the Austrian team coach with all my heart. This is not a rejection of Bayern, but rather a decision for my team and our common goals," Rangnick said.

"Our full concentration is on the European Championships. We will do everything we can to get as far as possible!," he added.

Rangnick rejecting Bayern Munich comes after Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen and Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann&nbsp;who used to manage Bayern - turned them down.&nbsp;

The Austrian boss confirmed last month that he had been approached by Bayern over their soon-to-be vacant manager role. However, Rangnick added that he was not sure if he would take up the opportunity.&nbsp;

The rejection by Rangnick leaves Bayern scurrying for options as the manager market wears a bleak look. There were rumors about Bayern approaching outgoing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp but the former Borussia Dortmund manager has made it clear that he will be taking a long sabbatical and does not intend to take up any managerial position.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>Tuchel sacked by Bayern</h2>

In February, the record Bundesliga champions announced they had decided to end their collaboration with&nbsp;Thomas Tuchel at the end of the ongoing season despite his contract running till 2025.&nbsp;

Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, took over the reins in March last year from Nagelsmann who was sacked rather unceremoniously by the former Bayern board. While Tuchel did lead Bayern to a Bundesliga title last season, he could not emulate a similar performance in the 23-24 season as Bayer Leverkusen won the title for the first time in their history.&nbsp;

Having crashed out of the other cup competitions as well, the only shot at silverware for Tuchel remains winning the Champions League. Bayern drew the first leg of the semifinal against Real Madrid 2-2 and will face the 14-time champions in the reverse fixture at the Bernabeu next week.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Bayern Munich's hunt for a new manager has hit a new roadblock as the primary choice, Ralf Rangnick on Thursday (May 2), rejected the chance to join the Bavarian team.

Bayern Munich's hunt for a new manager has hit a new roadblock as the primary choice, Ralf Rangnick on Thursday (May 2), rejected the chance to join the Bavarian team. The former Manchester United manager said he was focused on seeing out his contract with the Austrian national team and leading them to Euro 2024 this summer. Bayern had been discussing a deal with Rangnick which would involve him leaving the Austria post early. "I'm the Austrian team coach with all my heart. This is not a rejection of Bayern, but rather a decision for my team and our common goals," Rangnick said. "Our full concentration is on the European Championships. We will do everything we can to get as far as possible!," he added. Rangnick rejecting Bayern Munich comes after Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen and Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann who used to manage Bayern - turned them down. The Austrian boss confirmed last month that he had been approached by Bayern over their soon-to-be vacant manager role. However, Rangnick added that he was not sure if he would take up the opportunity. The rejection by Rangnick leaves Bayern scurrying for options as the manager market wears a bleak look. There were rumors about Bayern approaching outgoing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp but the former Borussia Dortmund manager has made it clear that he will be taking a long sabbatical and does not intend to take up any managerial position. Also read | Thomas Tuchel to part ways with Bayern Munich Tuchel sacked by Bayern In February, the record Bundesliga champions announced they had decided to end their collaboration with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the ongoing season despite his contract running till 2025. Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, took over the reins in March last year from Nagelsmann who was sacked rather unceremoniously by the former Bayern board. While Tuchel did lead Bayern to a Bundesliga title last season, he could not emulate a similar performance in the 23-24 season as Bayer Leverkusen won the title for the first time in their history. Having crashed out of the other cup competitions as well, the only shot at silverware for Tuchel remains winning the Champions League. Bayern drew the first leg of the semifinal against Real Madrid 2-2 and will face the 14-time champions in the reverse fixture at the Bernabeu next week. (With inputs from agencies)

Ralf Rangnick TURNS DOWN Bayern Munich job after Alonso, Nagelsmann rejection

Bayern Munich’s outgoing manager&nbsp;Thomas&nbsp;Tuchel&nbsp;has&nbsp;set his sights on a return to the Premier League (PL) as he prepares for his next move. Tuchel, who previously managed Premier League giants Chelsea, will&nbsp;be a free agent in the summer&nbsp;with&nbsp;Bayern announcing his departure&nbsp;back&nbsp;in February for a poor set of results. PL clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool and West Ham are keeping close eyes on him despite strong interest from Barcelona for the German gaffer.

<h2>Tuchel back to Premier League?</h2>

According to ESPN, Tuchel already has several offers on his table&nbsp;including&nbsp;strong&nbsp;links to Barcelona, who also have vacancy at their helm. However, the 50-year-old is holding for a move to England as there could be some&nbsp;big&nbsp;and shocking vacancies at Premier League clubs. Manchester United and Chelsea are exploring options to get a new manager&nbsp;while&nbsp;West Ham United gaffer David Moyes is yet to sign a new deal, leaving&nbsp;another proposed option.

However, it is unlikely that Tuchel will move to West Ham with Barcelona as a big-club option. The Catalonians are already preparing for life without Xavi Hernandez&nbsp;who&nbsp;will leave the club in summer. Rafael Marquez and Hansi Flick remain options to replace Xavi, but Tuchel remains the favourite.

The German manager has already won&nbsp;a host of&nbsp;titles in his career and&nbsp;comes with&nbsp;a proven track record.&nbsp;He won the Champions League with Chelsea while winning league titles in France and Germany. Last season&nbsp;he&nbsp;won the Bundesliga while leading Chelsea to FA Cup and League Cup finals during his time at the club.

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At PSG&nbsp;also&nbsp;he was a fan favourite, having&nbsp;led them to multiple titles before getting sacked at the midway point of the 2020-21 season.

On the other side, Bayern are also contemplating offers to get a new manager as they look to replace Tuchel.

Julian Nagelsmann’s option is closed after he penned a new deal to stay in charge of&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;while&nbsp;Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho are not in the team’s plan due to their philosophy of playing defensive football. Zinedine Zidane and Hansi Flick are the most probable options for Bayern&nbsp;at the moment&nbsp;to take over.

Bayern Munich’s outgoing manager Thomas Tuchel has set his sights on a return to the Premier League (PL) as he prepares for his next move. Tuchel, who previously managed Premier League giants Chelsea, will be a free agent in the summer with Bayern announcing his departure back in February for a poor set of results.

Bayern Munich’s outgoing manager Thomas Tuchel has set his sights on a return to the Premier League (PL) as he prepares for his next move. Tuchel, who previously managed Premier League giants Chelsea, will be a free agent in the summer with Bayern announcing his departure back in February for a poor set of results. PL clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool and West Ham are keeping close eyes on him despite strong interest from Barcelona for the German gaffer. Tuchel back to Premier League? According to ESPN, Tuchel already has several offers on his table including strong links to Barcelona, who also have vacancy at their helm. However, the 50-year-old is holding for a move to England as there could be some big and shocking vacancies at Premier League clubs. Manchester United and Chelsea are exploring options to get a new manager while West Ham United gaffer David Moyes is yet to sign a new deal, leaving another proposed option. However, it is unlikely that Tuchel will move to West Ham with Barcelona as a big-club option. The Catalonians are already preparing for life without Xavi Hernandez who will leave the club in summer. Rafael Marquez and Hansi Flick remain options to replace Xavi, but Tuchel remains the favourite. The German manager has already won a host of titles in his career and comes with a proven track record. He won the Champions League with Chelsea while winning league titles in France and Germany. Last season he won the Bundesliga while leading Chelsea to FA Cup and League Cup finals during his time at the club. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting back Rishabh Pant to play 2024 T20 World Cup At PSG also he was a fan favourite, having led them to multiple titles before getting sacked at the midway point of the 2020-21 season. On the other side, Bayern are also contemplating offers to get a new manager as they look to replace Tuchel. Julian Nagelsmann’s option is closed after he penned a new deal to stay in charge of Germany while Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho are not in the team’s plan due to their philosophy of playing defensive football. Zinedine Zidane and Hansi Flick are the most probable options for Bayern at the moment to take over.

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel eyes Premier League return despite Barcelona links - Report

Bayern Munich’s dream of rehiring Julian Nagelsmann were dented&nbsp;on Friday (April 19) after the German manager extended his stay with the national side. Nagelsmann, who&nbsp;was tipped&nbsp;to replace the outgoing Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel&nbsp;will&nbsp;now take charge of the side at least until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.&nbsp;His primary job&nbsp;though&nbsp;will be to lead&nbsp;Germany in the upcoming Euro 2024, which takes place in their&nbsp;own&nbsp;backyard.&nbsp;

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<h2>Nagelsmann pens new&nbsp;deal</h2>

Upon signing the new deal, the 36-year-old said: “This is a decision of the heart. It is a great honour&nbsp;to be able&nbsp;to train the national team and work with the best players in the country. With successful, passionate performances, we&nbsp;have the chance to&nbsp;carry an entire country along with us.”

He continued: “The two victories against France and the Netherlands in March gave us a taste of what was to come. The enthusiasm of the fans really touched me.&nbsp;Together&nbsp;we&nbsp;want to play a successful European Championship at home, we&nbsp;are all fired up for that.&nbsp;After that,&nbsp;I and my coaching team are really&nbsp;looking forward to the challenge of a World Cup.”

Having previously managed Bayern from 2021 to 2023, Nagelsmann&nbsp;was tipped&nbsp;to return to the club with negotiations ongoing. He was sacked in favour of Tuchel in March 2023, which saw the club face plenty of criticism.&nbsp;On the verge of winning the treble in the 2022-23 season under Nagelsmann, Bayern only ended up winning the Bundesliga on the&nbsp;final day of the season.&nbsp;The 2023-24 season did not have great success under Tuchel after Bayern’s reign as German champions came to an end after 11 years.

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Since&nbsp;Tuchel’s departure was announced&nbsp;in February, the 36-year-old&nbsp;was tipped&nbsp;for a return along with&nbsp;the likes of&nbsp;Zinedine Zidane, Hansi Flick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.&nbsp;According to a few board members, Nagelsmann was the first choice, but they&nbsp;will&nbsp;now have to turn their&nbsp;attention&nbsp;to other names.

On the other hand, despite&nbsp;being asked to leave the club after the current season, Tuchel can still&nbsp;end up winning&nbsp;the biggest prize in club football for Bayern. On&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;he helped Bayern reach the Champions League semifinal after beating Arsenal 3-2 over two legs. Bayern will next face Real Madrid for a place in the final later in the month.

Bayern Munich’s dream of rehiring Julian Nagelsmann were dented on Friday (April 19) after the German manager extended his stay with the national side. Nagelsmann, who was tipped to replace the outgoing Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel will now take charge of the side at least until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Bayern Munich’s dream of rehiring Julian Nagelsmann were dented on Friday (April 19) after the German manager extended his stay with the national side. Nagelsmann, who was tipped to replace the outgoing Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel will now take charge of the side at least until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. His primary job though will be to lead Germany in the upcoming Euro 2024, which takes place in their own backyard. Julian bleibt! 🤝 Alle Infos zur Vertragsverlängerung mit unserem Bundestrainer: 👉 https://t.co/Q4lRhN6rc6#dfbteam #nagelsmann pic.twitter.com/sAUObaJdgA — DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) April 19, 2024 × Nagelsmann pens new deal Upon signing the new deal, the 36-year-old said: “This is a decision of the heart. It is a great honour to be able to train the national team and work with the best players in the country. With successful, passionate performances, we have the chance to carry an entire country along with us.” He continued: “The two victories against France and the Netherlands in March gave us a taste of what was to come. The enthusiasm of the fans really touched me. Together we want to play a successful European Championship at home, we are all fired up for that. After that, I and my coaching team are really looking forward to the challenge of a World Cup.” Having previously managed Bayern from 2021 to 2023, Nagelsmann was tipped to return to the club with negotiations ongoing. He was sacked in favour of Tuchel in March 2023, which saw the club face plenty of criticism. On the verge of winning the treble in the 2022-23 season under Nagelsmann, Bayern only ended up winning the Bundesliga on the final day of the season. The 2023-24 season did not have great success under Tuchel after Bayern’s reign as German champions came to an end after 11 years. ALSO READ | Explained: Why Aston Villa's Emi Martinez was not sent off for second yellow card in ECL match Since Tuchel’s departure was announced in February, the 36-year-old was tipped for a return along with the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Hansi Flick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to a few board members, Nagelsmann was the first choice, but they will now have to turn their attention to other names. On the other hand, despite being asked to leave the club after the current season, Tuchel can still end up winning the biggest prize in club football for Bayern. On Wednesday he helped Bayern reach the Champions League semifinal after beating Arsenal 3-2 over two legs. Bayern will next face Real Madrid for a place in the final later in the month.

Julian Nagelsmann ends speculations of Bayern Munich return, extends contract with German national team

Bayern Munich’s reign as Bundesliga champions officially came to an end on Sunday (April 14) after Bayer Leverkusen’s 5-0 win over Werder Bremen. The German giants who enjoyed 11 years as the league champions are seeking to find a replacement for outgoing manager Thomas Tuchel. And one name high on the list is former coach Julian Nagelsmann, who is currently managing Germany's national team. According to reports, Bayern are in advance talks with the German gaffer and will soon make an audacious move for him.

<h2>Bayern Munich hunt for Nagelsmann</h2>

As per reports by Sky Germany on Tuesday (April 16), Bayern have had initial talks with Nagelsmann’s representatives. The German boss, who will manage the national side at the Euro 2024 at home will be the favourite to land the job having previously been in charge of the side between 2021 to 2023. While Xabi Alonso was the desired target for the Bavarians, that possibility was put to an end last week when he confirmed his desire to stay at Bayer Leverkusen.

Having earlier announced the departure of Thomas Tuchel in February, Nagelsmann along with Jurgen Klopp and Xabi Alonso were in the race. However, with Klopp not interested in the job and Alonso happy to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, Nagelsmann was the key contender.

As things stand, nothing is official as Nagelsmann’s current job is to help Germany win the Euro 2024. Germany haven’t won the Euro since 1996 when they beat the Czech Republic in the final and have been without silverware on the international stage since 2017 when they won the FIFA Confederations Cup.

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<h2>Outside candidates for the job</h2>

The German giants are also keeping tabs on Zinedine Zidane and Franck Ribery as his assistant. Zidane comes with a proven track record of winning the Champions League and La Liga during his time at Real Madrid. Zidane is a free agent and has not taken a job since 2021 when he left Real Madrid during his second spell.

Hansi Flick is another option on the table who has been a free agent and is a popular name at the club. Flick won the 2020 Champions League including the DFB Pokal and Bundesliga title at the club.

Bayern Munich’s reign as Bundesliga champions officially came to an end on Sunday (April 14) after Bayer Leverkusen’s 5-0 win over Werder Bremen. The German giants who enjoyed 11 years as the league champions are seeking to find a replacement for outgoing manager Thomas Tuchel.

Bayern Munich’s reign as Bundesliga champions officially came to an end on Sunday (April 14) after Bayer Leverkusen’s 5-0 win over Werder Bremen. The German giants who enjoyed 11 years as the league champions are seeking to find a replacement for outgoing manager Thomas Tuchel. And one name high on the list is former coach Julian Nagelsmann, who is currently managing Germany's national team. According to reports, Bayern are in advance talks with the German gaffer and will soon make an audacious move for him. Bayern Munich hunt for Nagelsmann As per reports by Sky Germany on Tuesday (April 16), Bayern have had initial talks with Nagelsmann’s representatives. The German boss, who will manage the national side at the Euro 2024 at home will be the favourite to land the job having previously been in charge of the side between 2021 to 2023. While Xabi Alonso was the desired target for the Bavarians, that possibility was put to an end last week when he confirmed his desire to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. Having earlier announced the departure of Thomas Tuchel in February, Nagelsmann along with Jurgen Klopp and Xabi Alonso were in the race. However, with Klopp not interested in the job and Alonso happy to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, Nagelsmann was the key contender. As things stand, nothing is official as Nagelsmann’s current job is to help Germany win the Euro 2024. Germany haven’t won the Euro since 1996 when they beat the Czech Republic in the final and have been without silverware on the international stage since 2017 when they won the FIFA Confederations Cup. ALSO READ | Former Aussie cricketer Michael Slater collapses in court after being refused bail Outside candidates for the job The German giants are also keeping tabs on Zinedine Zidane and Franck Ribery as his assistant. Zidane comes with a proven track record of winning the Champions League and La Liga during his time at Real Madrid. Zidane is a free agent and has not taken a job since 2021 when he left Real Madrid during his second spell. Hansi Flick is another option on the table who has been a free agent and is a popular name at the club. Flick won the 2020 Champions League including the DFB Pokal and Bundesliga title at the club.

Bayern Munich: Julian Nagelsmann tipped to return as Bundesliga giants plot audacious move for Germany boss

Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated run to their first Bundesliga title was fully deserved and it was an honour to be part of a special day for the club, coach Xabi Alonso said on Sunday.

His team had earlier crushed Werder Bremen 5-0 to open a 16-point gap over deposed title holders Bayern Munich with five matches left in the season, securing their first trophy in 31 years amid wild celebrations from a 30,000-home crowd.

"We wanted to play games with a good mentality this season and the players quickly started working well together. After the first few matches, we saw this team can play really good football," Alonso told a press conference.

"But to achieve this in such a way was a top performance. Finally, it is an honour to say that Leverkusen are champions. It is totally deserved for the team, fans and the club."

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The 42-year-old Spaniard, who took over in October 2022, can win more titles this season with his team also through to the German Cup final and the Europa League quarter-finals.

"It is a big success for the club. The first time is special for everyone. We can say we were part of this big day for Bayer Leverkusen. It feels great," said Alonso, who will stay on at the club despite major interest from top European teams.

Leverkusen are on a 43-game unbeaten run across all competitions and have further extended the longest unbeaten streak in a single Bundesliga season to 29 matches.

"We did not talk much about the title in the changing room but it was in our heads that this year we could be champions," said Alonso. "Now we must enjoy the moment. It has been a totally intense season so far and it is not yet over. We cannot forget it."

"Now this is behind us and we still have big goals this season," he said before the players stormed into the room showering their coach with beer.

Leverkusen travel to West Ham United next week for their Europa League return game after a 2-0 first leg victory.

Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated run to their first Bundesliga title was fully deserved and it was an honour to be part of a special day for the club, coach Xabi Alonso said on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated run to their first Bundesliga title was fully deserved and it was an honour to be part of a special day for the club, coach Xabi Alonso said on Sunday. His team had earlier crushed Werder Bremen 5-0 to open a 16-point gap over deposed title holders Bayern Munich with five matches left in the season, securing their first trophy in 31 years amid wild celebrations from a 30,000-home crowd. "We wanted to play games with a good mentality this season and the players quickly started working well together. After the first few matches, we saw this team can play really good football," Alonso told a press conference. "But to achieve this in such a way was a top performance. Finally, it is an honour to say that Leverkusen are champions. It is totally deserved for the team, fans and the club." ALSO READ: No plans to donate NFL star OJ Simpson's brain to science: Lawyer The 42-year-old Spaniard, who took over in October 2022, can win more titles this season with his team also through to the German Cup final and the Europa League quarter-finals. "It is a big success for the club. The first time is special for everyone. We can say we were part of this big day for Bayer Leverkusen. It feels great," said Alonso, who will stay on at the club despite major interest from top European teams. Leverkusen are on a 43-game unbeaten run across all competitions and have further extended the longest unbeaten streak in a single Bundesliga season to 29 matches. "We did not talk much about the title in the changing room but it was in our heads that this year we could be champions," said Alonso. "Now we must enjoy the moment. It has been a totally intense season so far and it is not yet over. We cannot forget it." "Now this is behind us and we still have big goals this season," he said before the players stormed into the room showering their coach with beer. Leverkusen travel to West Ham United next week for their Europa League return game after a 2-0 first leg victory.

Bundesliga champion’s coach Xabi Alonso admits Leverkusen still have big goals to achieve this season

Bayer Leverkusen's record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition.

The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga.

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Sunday's 5-0 home victory over Werder Bremen further stretched Leverkusen's Bundesliga record unbeaten run to 29 games - 25 wins and four draws to chalk up 79 points.

Coach Xabi Alonso took over a struggling Leverkusen side in October 2022 with the team second-bottom after eight Bundesliga games, having their worst start to a season since 1979.

After a few months it became clear that the Spaniard had successfully injected a winning mentality, with his team racing up the table to finish in sixth place.

But it was during that rise in form in late 2022 when Alonso and the club set the foundations for this season's success.

With all eyes on the World Cup in Qatar, club bosses in Leverkusen sat down with Alonso to map out their transfer plans and put them into action early.

By July 2023 Leverkusen had assembled their full squad and went into pre-season training with no late additions in August or September, as is regularly the case with most teams.

These transfers included experienced Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka, who added steel in midfield, Germany international Jonas Hofmann, Alejandro Grimaldo, who provided nine goals and 11 assists as an attacking left-back having joined on a free transfer, and 23-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Boniface.

Leverkusen took the season by storm from the start, racking up 11 wins in their first 12 league matches with Boniface seemingly scoring at will with 10 goals and seven assists until his injury in January while on international duty.

<h2>WINNING FORM</h2>

Pundits who had predicted an instant dip in form due to Boniface's absence were proven wrong, with Leverkusen winning all but one league match in his absence to gradually pull away from Bayern.

With the Bavarians' erratic domestic form leading to their decision to part ways with coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, Leverkusen kept on winning with Germany international Florian Wirtz in scintillating form that earned him a widely expected starting spot on the national team for Euro 2024.

Robert Andrich was equally important in their solid midfield and the 29-year-old's performance this season saw him earn his first international caps for Germany.

Long derided as 'Neverkusen' for their failure to win major titles despite coming close in the Bundesliga and also reaching the 2002 Champions League final, Leverkusen this season were anything but floundering in key moments.

Their comeback ability under Alonso has been impressive and never as evident as in March when they twice came from two goals down in their two legs against Qarabag to qualify 5-4 on aggregate in the Europa League round of 16.

They also staged another comeback on March 30 to beat Hoffenheim in the league and underscore their status as champions-in-waiting.

Leverkusen are, however, far from done this season, having reached the German Cup final and taken a 2-0 first-leg lead in their Europa League quarter-final against West Ham United.

Bayer Leverkusen's record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition. The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga.

Bayer Leverkusen's record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition. The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga. 🔴⚫️🏆 Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga title for the FIRST time in their history! 74 goals scored, 19 goals conceded, ZERO defeats. Insane job by Xabi Alonso and this group of fantastic players. Congratulations, @bayer04fussball! ✨ pic.twitter.com/CMHErGMKb2 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 14, 2024 × Sunday's 5-0 home victory over Werder Bremen further stretched Leverkusen's Bundesliga record unbeaten run to 29 games - 25 wins and four draws to chalk up 79 points. Coach Xabi Alonso took over a struggling Leverkusen side in October 2022 with the team second-bottom after eight Bundesliga games, having their worst start to a season since 1979. After a few months it became clear that the Spaniard had successfully injected a winning mentality, with his team racing up the table to finish in sixth place. But it was during that rise in form in late 2022 when Alonso and the club set the foundations for this season's success. With all eyes on the World Cup in Qatar, club bosses in Leverkusen sat down with Alonso to map out their transfer plans and put them into action early. By July 2023 Leverkusen had assembled their full squad and went into pre-season training with no late additions in August or September, as is regularly the case with most teams. These transfers included experienced Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka, who added steel in midfield, Germany international Jonas Hofmann, Alejandro Grimaldo, who provided nine goals and 11 assists as an attacking left-back having joined on a free transfer, and 23-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Boniface. Leverkusen took the season by storm from the start, racking up 11 wins in their first 12 league matches with Boniface seemingly scoring at will with 10 goals and seven assists until his injury in January while on international duty. WINNING FORM Pundits who had predicted an instant dip in form due to Boniface's absence were proven wrong, with Leverkusen winning all but one league match in his absence to gradually pull away from Bayern. With the Bavarians' erratic domestic form leading to their decision to part ways with coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, Leverkusen kept on winning with Germany international Florian Wirtz in scintillating form that earned him a widely expected starting spot on the national team for Euro 2024. Robert Andrich was equally important in their solid midfield and the 29-year-old's performance this season saw him earn his first international caps for Germany. Long derided as 'Neverkusen' for their failure to win major titles despite coming close in the Bundesliga and also reaching the 2002 Champions League final, Leverkusen this season were anything but floundering in key moments. Their comeback ability under Alonso has been impressive and never as evident as in March when they twice came from two goals down in their two legs against Qarabag to qualify 5-4 on aggregate in the Europa League round of 16. They also staged another comeback on March 30 to beat Hoffenheim in the league and underscore their status as champions-in-waiting. Leverkusen are, however, far from done this season, having reached the German Cup final and taken a 2-0 first-leg lead in their Europa League quarter-final against West Ham United.

HISTORY! Bayer Leverkusen win maiden Bundesliga title, end Bayern Munich's domestic domination

Harry Kane has reflected on the tough season with Bayern Munich amid rumours that he was mulling a return to the Premier League. The English striker cleared that he was determined to see out his contract in Germany despite results now going the way of the current Bundesliga champions.

Harry Kane has reflected on the tough season with Bayern Munich amid rumours that he was mulling a return to the Premier League. The English striker cleared that he was determined to see out his contract in Germany despite results now going the way of the current Bundesliga champions. Kane was speaking after returning to London to play Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinal where he scored via a penalty to help Bayern secure a hard-fought draw. "Of course, it's not the season I wanted with the way the league has gone and the way we got knocked out of the cup. Not winning the Bundesliga is a tough pill to swallow and it makes this competition even more important but we know there's still a long way to go" Kane was quoted as saying by DailyMail. "We have to find that togetherness and team ethic where we grind out games because we haven't done it enough this year. It's been a disappointing season in the Bundesliga compared to what Leverkusen have done," he added. Also read | Champions League: Real Madrid-Man City settle for frantic draw as do Bayern-Arsenal Bayern lose Bundesliga race Bayern have fallen way behind in the title race with Leverkusen and securing the title seems mathematically impossible. However, despite the doom and gloom, Kane appears to be relishing his stay in Germany. "I'm really enjoying my experience in Germany. It was a step that I needed in my career for a fresh stimulus, a fresh challenge and new surroundings and I'm really happy that I made the move. My future is at Bayern Munich. I have a four-year contract," said Kane. "Hopefully, I will be able to make something special happen this season. If not, I'll be ready to go again in the summer and turn things around." Also read | 'Makes us really angry': Thomas Tuchel fumes after referee doesn't award penalty for Gabriel handball incident Kane has the opportunity to win a silverware this season in the Champions League but Bayern will have to overcome the Arsenal challenge when the Premier League leaders come to Allianz Arena next week. The tie is currently tantalisingly poised at 2-2 and Kane would hope to be the difference-maker yet again. At the Emirates, Kane played the false 9 role to perfection and joined the defence and attack cleverly. (With inputs from agencies)

Harry Kane addresses Premier League return rumours after Bundesliga title loss

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has slammed the match referee for his explanation of the Gabriel handball incident during the Champions League quarterfinal clash against Arsenal on Tuesday (Apr 9).

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has slammed the match referee for his explanation of the Gabriel handball incident during the Champions League quarterfinal clash against Arsenal on Tuesday (Apr 9). The Arsenal defender picked the ball after a goal kick from goalkeeper David Raya but did not face any consequence for it. The incident happened in the 66th minute of the match when Bayern were leading 2-1 and could have added one more while playing away from home. Bayern players immediately appealed to the Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg that the ball was active but he shrugged off the protests and restarted the game. “The referee made a huge mistake. I know it was a crazy situation. They put the ball down, he whistles and the defender takes the ball with his hands," said a fuming Tuchel after the match. “What makes us really angry is the explanation on the pitch. He told our players it was a ‘kid’s mistake’ and he won’t give a penalty for that in a Champions League quarter-final," he added. End-to-end match The high-octane match was played at a breakneck speed at the Emirates in London where Arsenal led in the 12th minute, courtesy of a stunning finish from Bukayo Saka. However, the current Premier League leaders could sustain the momentum as Bayern started creating overloads in the middle of the park. Harry Kane would drop deep, allowing the wide runners in Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane to stretch the Arsenal defence. The pressure from the visitors resulted in an error from Gabriel and Bayern equalised the tie six minutes later through Gnabry. In the 32nd minute, Saliba fouled Sane in the box and the referee pointed to the spot which was converted with utmost finesse by Harry Kane on his return to London. Also read | Champions League: Real Madrid-Man City settle for frantic draw as do Bayern-Arsenal After getting the lead, Arsenal stepped up on the gas but it was Bayern that created the most threatening transitional moments but could not finish them off. Arsenal substitution, Leandro Trossard, however, took the chance from a cutback by Gabriel Jesus and scored the second goal to bring his team level. When it looked certain that the game would finish all square, Saka got a 1v1 against Manuel Neur who fished out a leg which appeared to have tripped the Arsenal forward in the penalty box. However, the referee did not award the penalty which left the fans seething at the Emirates. (With inputs from agencies)

'Makes us really angry': Thomas Tuchel fumes after referee doesn't award penalty for Gabriel handball incident

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side's extensive experience in the Champions League could give them the edge as they prepare to face Arsenal in the quarter-finals.

Bayern, who have won the European Cup six times, visit the Gunners in their first-leg clash on Tuesday (April 9). Arsenal's best showing in the elite competition was reaching the 2006 final.

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History favours Bayern, as this marks the fifth Champions League clash in the knockout stages between the two teams, with the Germans prevailing on all four previous occasions.

Tuchel conceded Bayern's overall form this season deserved criticism after some lacklustre displays. They are 16 points adrift of leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and were dumped out of the German Cup by third-tier Saarbruecken.

<h2 data-qa-component="item-headline" dir="auto" title="Arsenal favourites against Bayern but Arteta wary of Kane threat">Arsenal favourites against Bayern</h2>

In-form Arsenal will be seeking to set the record straight when they face Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday (April 9) but will be wary of a familiar face who simply loves scoring against the Gunners.

The last time the two clubs clashed in the competition in 2017, Bayern Munich won both legs of their last-16 tie 5-1 - a humiliating outcome that underlined Arsenal's decline.

Arsenal only returned to the Champions League this season and have thrived, reaching their first quarter-final since the 2009-10 season while challenging for the Premier League title.

Such is their form and Bayern's current struggles that they will go up against the six-times champions as favourites to set up a clash against either Manchester City or Real Madrid.

But the sight of former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in Munich's ranks will be a concern for the home faithful.

Kane scored a record 14 goals in 19 North London derbies and the England captain will be fired-up to bring his former team's rivals and current Premier League leaders back down to earth.

While Arsenal are potentially seven matches away from winning their first English title for 20 years, Bayern have fallen way short of their normal standards in the Bundesliga and are 16 points behind runaway leaders Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayern will have no fans at The Emirates on Tuesday as punishment for fireworks being thrown in the previous round against Lazio and Arteta has called on the home supporters to make the atmosphere a cauldron.

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side's extensive experience in the Champions League could give them the edge as they prepare to face Arsenal in the quarter-finals.

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side's extensive experience in the Champions League could give them the edge as they prepare to face Arsenal in the quarter-finals. Bayern, who have won the European Cup six times, visit the Gunners in their first-leg clash on Tuesday (April 9). Arsenal's best showing in the elite competition was reaching the 2006 final. Also Read: Everton docked two points for second breach of Premier League financial rules History favours Bayern, as this marks the fifth Champions League clash in the knockout stages between the two teams, with the Germans prevailing on all four previous occasions. Tuchel conceded Bayern's overall form this season deserved criticism after some lacklustre displays. They are 16 points adrift of leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and were dumped out of the German Cup by third-tier Saarbruecken. Arsenal favourites against Bayern In-form Arsenal will be seeking to set the record straight when they face Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday (April 9) but will be wary of a familiar face who simply loves scoring against the Gunners. The last time the two clubs clashed in the competition in 2017, Bayern Munich won both legs of their last-16 tie 5-1 - a humiliating outcome that underlined Arsenal's decline. Arsenal only returned to the Champions League this season and have thrived, reaching their first quarter-final since the 2009-10 season while challenging for the Premier League title. Such is their form and Bayern's current struggles that they will go up against the six-times champions as favourites to set up a clash against either Manchester City or Real Madrid. But the sight of former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in Munich's ranks will be a concern for the home faithful. Kane scored a record 14 goals in 19 North London derbies and the England captain will be fired-up to bring his former team's rivals and current Premier League leaders back down to earth. While Arsenal are potentially seven matches away from winning their first English title for 20 years, Bayern have fallen way short of their normal standards in the Bundesliga and are 16 points behind runaway leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern will have no fans at The Emirates on Tuesday as punishment for fireworks being thrown in the previous round against Lazio and Arteta has called on the home supporters to make the atmosphere a cauldron.

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Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;Live streaming:&nbsp;Bayern Munich will host arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund in another edition of the Der Klassiker in the ongoing Bundesliga 2023-24 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Saturday, March 30.

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Live &nbsp;</h2>

In a pivotal Bundesliga clash, Bayern Munich is poised to assert their dominance in the Bundesliga "Klassiker". Currently trailing Bayer Leverkusen by 10 points and sitting in second place in the Bundesliga table with only eight games remaining in the season, Bayern cannot afford to drop points in this crucial fixture if they are to retain any hopes of defending their title. However, Bayern's top scorer, Harry Kane, may be sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained in a collision during Bayern's recent 5-2 victory over Darmstadt on March 16.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund, currently fourth in the league, will need to overcome their inconsistent form to challenge Bayern's dominance. With Bayern having won the last 10 competitive meetings between the two teams, Borussia faces a daunting task. However, Dortmund will be keen to end their winless streak in Klassikers, which dates back to 2002. Bayern's earlier 4-0 victory over Dortmund this season only adds to the pressure on the visitors.

&nbsp;As Bayern aims to maintain their stronghold, Borussia Dortmund will be determined to upset the odds and secure a crucial victory.

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<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund head-to-head</h2>

Bayern Munich has a dominant head-to-head record against Borussia Dortmund, winning 67 out of the 134 matches played between the two teams. Dortmund has secured only 32 victories, with 35 matches ending in draws.

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Live streaming details</h2>

Here are all the live- streaming details of the upcoming match between Bayern Munich &amp;&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: When and where will the Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund be played out?</h2>

Borussia Dortmund vs&nbsp;Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga Klassiker will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: What time will the match between&nbsp;Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund begin?</h2>

The match between Bayern Munich &amp; Borussia Dortmund match will begin at&nbsp;at 11 PM (IST).

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where can one watch the live telecast of Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India?</h2>

Sony Sports Network will broadcast the football match live in India.

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where and how to watch live stream Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India?</h2>

The SonyLiv app and website will stream the match live for you to watch.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Live streaming: Bayern Munich will host arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund in another edition of the Der Klassiker in the ongoing Bundesliga 2023-24 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Saturday, March 30.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Live streaming: Bayern Munich will host arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund in another edition of the Der Klassiker in the ongoing Bundesliga 2023-24 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Saturday, March 30. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Live In a pivotal Bundesliga clash, Bayern Munich is poised to assert their dominance in the Bundesliga "Klassiker". Currently trailing Bayer Leverkusen by 10 points and sitting in second place in the Bundesliga table with only eight games remaining in the season, Bayern cannot afford to drop points in this crucial fixture if they are to retain any hopes of defending their title. However, Bayern's top scorer, Harry Kane, may be sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained in a collision during Bayern's recent 5-2 victory over Darmstadt on March 16. Also read |IPL 2024: Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir hug it out during RCB-KKR tie in Bengaluru – Watch Video On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund, currently fourth in the league, will need to overcome their inconsistent form to challenge Bayern's dominance. With Bayern having won the last 10 competitive meetings between the two teams, Borussia faces a daunting task. However, Dortmund will be keen to end their winless streak in Klassikers, which dates back to 2002. Bayern's earlier 4-0 victory over Dortmund this season only adds to the pressure on the visitors. As Bayern aims to maintain their stronghold, Borussia Dortmund will be determined to upset the odds and secure a crucial victory. Also read |Bundesliga: Harry Kane, Coman declared fit for Dortmund clash but Neuer misses out Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund head-to-head Bayern Munich has a dominant head-to-head record against Borussia Dortmund, winning 67 out of the 134 matches played between the two teams. Dortmund has secured only 32 victories, with 35 matches ending in draws. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Live streaming details Here are all the live- streaming details of the upcoming match between Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: When and where will the Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund be played out? Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga Klassiker will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: What time will the match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund begin? The match between Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund match will begin at at 11 PM (IST). Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where can one watch the live telecast of Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India? Sony Sports Network will broadcast the football match live in India. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where and how to watch live stream Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India? The SonyLiv app and website will stream the match live for you to watch. (With inputs from agencies)

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Live streaming: When & where to watch match live on mobile, TV

Bayern Munich will host arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund in another edition of the Der Klassiker in the ongoing Bundesliga 2023-24 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Saturday, March 30.

In a pivotal Bundesliga clash, Bayern Munich is poised to assert their dominance in the Bundesliga "Klassiker". Currently trailing Bayer Leverkusen by 10 points and sitting in second place in the Bundesliga table with only eight games remaining in the season, Bayern cannot afford to drop points in this crucial fixture if they are to retain any hopes of defending their title. However, Bayern's top scorer, Harry Kane, may be sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained in a collision during Bayern's recent 5-2 victory over Darmstadt on March 16.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund, currently fourth in the league, will need to overcome their inconsistent form to challenge Bayern's dominance. With Bayern having won the last 10 competitive meetings between the two teams, Borussia faces a daunting task. However, Dortmund will be keen to end their winless streak in Klassikers, which dates back to 2002. Bayern's earlier 4-0 victory over Dortmund this season only adds to the pressure on the visitors.

&nbsp;As Bayern aims to maintain their stronghold, Borussia Dortmund will be determined to upset the odds and secure a crucial victory.

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund head-to-head</h2>

Bayern Munich has a dominant head-to-head record against Borussia Dortmund, winning 67 out of the 134 matches played between the two teams. Dortmund has secured only 32 victories, with 35 matches ending in draws.

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Live streaming details</h2>

Here are all the live- streaming details of the upcoming match between Bayern Munich &amp;&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: When and where will the Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund be played out?</h2>

Borussia Dortmund vs&nbsp;Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga Klassiker will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: What time will the match between&nbsp;Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund begin?</h2>

The match between Bayern Munich &amp; Borussia Dortmund match will begin at&nbsp;at 11 PM (IST).

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where can one watch the live telecast of Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India?</h2>

Sony Sports Network will broadcast the football match live in India.

<h2>Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where and how to watch live stream Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India?</h2>

The SonyLiv app and website will stream the match live for you to watch.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bayern Munich will host arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund in another edition of the Der Klassiker in the ongoing Bundesliga 2023-24 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Saturday, March 30.

Bayern Munich will host arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund in another edition of the Der Klassiker in the ongoing Bundesliga 2023-24 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Saturday, March 30. In a pivotal Bundesliga clash, Bayern Munich is poised to assert their dominance in the Bundesliga "Klassiker". Currently trailing Bayer Leverkusen by 10 points and sitting in second place in the Bundesliga table with only eight games remaining in the season, Bayern cannot afford to drop points in this crucial fixture if they are to retain any hopes of defending their title. However, Bayern's top scorer, Harry Kane, may be sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained in a collision during Bayern's recent 5-2 victory over Darmstadt on March 16. On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund, currently fourth in the league, will need to overcome their inconsistent form to challenge Bayern's dominance. With Bayern having won the last 10 competitive meetings between the two teams, Borussia faces a daunting task. However, Dortmund will be keen to end their winless streak in Klassikers, which dates back to 2002. Bayern's earlier 4-0 victory over Dortmund this season only adds to the pressure on the visitors. As Bayern aims to maintain their stronghold, Borussia Dortmund will be determined to upset the odds and secure a crucial victory. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund head-to-head Bayern Munich has a dominant head-to-head record against Borussia Dortmund, winning 67 out of the 134 matches played between the two teams. Dortmund has secured only 32 victories, with 35 matches ending in draws. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Live streaming details Here are all the live- streaming details of the upcoming match between Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: When and where will the Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund be played out? Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga Klassiker will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: What time will the match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund begin? The match between Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund match will begin at at 11 PM (IST). Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where can one watch the live telecast of Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India? Sony Sports Network will broadcast the football match live in India. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where and how to watch live stream Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India? The SonyLiv app and website will stream the match live for you to watch. (With inputs from agencies)

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Live streaming: When and where to watch match live on mobile, TV

Bayern Munich Vs Borussia Dortmund Live streaming: When, where to watch on TV and online free

Bayern Munich will host arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund in another edition of the Der Klassiker in the ongoing Bundesliga 2023-24 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on Saturday, March 30.

In a pivotal Bundesliga clash, Bayern Munich is poised to assert their dominance in the Bundesliga "Klassiker". Currently trailing Bayer Leverkusen by 10 points and sitting in second place in the Bundesliga table with only eight games remaining in the season, Bayern cannot afford to drop points in this crucial fixture if they are to retain any hopes of defending their title. However, Bayern's top scorer, Harry Kane, may be sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained in a collision during Bayern's recent 5-2 victory over Darmstadt on March 16.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund, currently fourth in the league, will need to overcome their inconsistent form to challenge Bayern's dominance. With Bayern having won the last 10 competitive meetings between the two teams, Borussia faces a daunting task. However, Dortmund will be keen to end their winless streak in Klassikers, which dates back to 2002. Bayern's earlier 4-0 victory over Dortmund this season only adds to the pressure on the visitors.

&nbsp;As Bayern aims to maintain their stronghold, Borussia Dortmund will be determined to upset the odds and secure a crucial victory. 
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund head-to-head

Bayern Munich has a dominant head-to-head record against Borussia Dortmund, winning 67 out of the 134 matches played between the two teams. Dortmund has secured only 32 victories, with 35 matches ending in draws.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Live streaming details

Here are all the live- streaming details of the upcoming match between Bayern Munich &amp;&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund

 
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: When and where will the Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund be played out?

Borussia Dortmund vs&nbsp;Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga Klassiker will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: What time will the match between&nbsp;Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund begin?

The match between Bayern Munich &amp; Borussia Dortmund match will begin at&nbsp;at 11 PM (IST).

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where can one watch the live telecast of Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India?

&nbsp;Sony Sports Network will broadcast the football match live in India.

Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Where and how to watch live stream Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund in India?

The SonyLiv app and website will stream the match live for you to watch.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm is convinced Bayer Leverkusen, who are seeking their first Bundesliga title, will end the Bavarian team's 11-year hegemony this year.

Lahm, a 2014 World Cup winner and now tournament director for Euro 2024, has followed leaders Leverkusen's remarkable unbeaten run this season which has taken them to 70 points, 10 clear of second-placed Bayern.

"There are eight games to play and 10 points is a very big gap. I believe that Leverkusen will become German champions this season," Lahm told Reuters. "I don't think it's bad for the Bundesliga if someone other than Bayern becomes champion. Last season was very exciting right up to the last match day, which is simply good for the league.

"Leverkusen have been great since the beginning of the season, they also have a bit of luck turning situations in their favour, specially because every player has a role. That's what Xavi Alonso has accomplished with the team," he added.

Bayern, bidding for a 12th successive title, face Borussia Dortmund in "Der Klassiker" on Saturday. Coach Thomas Tuchel is set to leave at the end of the season, however, and their squad has been hit by injuries.

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"Bayern have to find the right coach for the team and for the club. The last coaches were only there for a year and a half. That's why continuity is key, including at management level," Lahm said.

He did not rule out working for Bayern in the future.

"That could be on the cards. I'm sure I'll remain loyal to football in any role, but right now my focus is on the European Championship," Lahm said.

He highlighted the challenges Germany, who hosted the tournament as West Germany in 1988 and staged the 2006 World Cup, will face this summer to ensure the safety of fans.

"Security is our top priority and we are in dialogue with all the authorities, the government and the police," Lahm said.

"Overall, we want to have a big celebration where everyone is welcome. Not only inside the stadium, but also outside, we are trying to create places where people can gather."

The European Championship starts on June 14 with Germany facing Scotland in Group A, which also includes Hungary and Switzerland.

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

Former Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm is convinced Bayer Leverkusen, who are seeking their first Bundesliga title, will end the Bavarian team's 11-year hegemony this year. Lahm, a 2014 World Cup winner and now tournament director for Euro 2024, has followed leaders Leverkusen's remarkable unbeaten run this season which has taken them to 70 points, 10 clear of second-placed Bayern. "There are eight games to play and 10 points is a very big gap. I believe that Leverkusen will become German champions this season," Lahm told Reuters. "I don't think it's bad for the Bundesliga if someone other than Bayern becomes champion. Last season was very exciting right up to the last match day, which is simply good for the league. "Leverkusen have been great since the beginning of the season, they also have a bit of luck turning situations in their favour, specially because every player has a role. That's what Xavi Alonso has accomplished with the team," he added. Bayern, bidding for a 12th successive title, face Borussia Dortmund in "Der Klassiker" on Saturday. Coach Thomas Tuchel is set to leave at the end of the season, however, and their squad has been hit by injuries. ALSO READ: Newcastle United's suspended forward Sandro Tonali in more trouble, charged with breaking betting rules "Bayern have to find the right coach for the team and for the club. The last coaches were only there for a year and a half. That's why continuity is key, including at management level," Lahm said. He did not rule out working for Bayern in the future. "That could be on the cards. I'm sure I'll remain loyal to football in any role, but right now my focus is on the European Championship," Lahm said. He highlighted the challenges Germany, who hosted the tournament as West Germany in 1988 and staged the 2006 World Cup, will face this summer to ensure the safety of fans. "Security is our top priority and we are in dialogue with all the authorities, the government and the police," Lahm said. "Overall, we want to have a big celebration where everyone is welcome. Not only inside the stadium, but also outside, we are trying to create places where people can gather." The European Championship starts on June 14 with Germany facing Scotland in Group A, which also includes Hungary and Switzerland.

Philipp Lahm backs Leverkusen to end Bayern Munich’s league domination with Bundesliga win this season

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