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Augsburg beat Eintracht Frankfurt to move to the top of the Bundesliga, an unlikely early-season standing for a club that has spent most of its top-flight history fighting relegation.
Julian Brandt set Dortmund on their way with his fourth Bundesliga goal of the season. Photo: AFP DORTMUND: Goals from Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier lifted Borussia Dortmund to a nervy 2-0 home win over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday and into second place in the Bundesliga table. Brandt’s early strike put Dortmund in front but the hosts, who have dropped several points from the places they have won this season, once again struggled to take the lead. Gladbach teenage midfielder Vael Moya forced a reflex save from Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel with 10 minutes remaining before Bayer sealed victory deep
Freiburg’s Yuito Suzuki in action with Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise and Tom Bischof. PHOTO: REUTERS MUNICH: Michael Olisse scored twice and set up three more as Bayern Munich came from two behind to beat Freiburg 6-2 at home in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Olise set up goals for Lennart Karl, Dayot Upamecano and Nicolas Jackson, while Harry Kane also got on the scoresheet as Bayern hit the ground running, behind early goals from Freiburg’s Yuito Suzuki and Johan Manzambi. The win sent Bayern eight points clear at the top of the table after Borussia Dortmund dropped points at home to
Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s players celebrate after the end of the German first division Bundesliga match. PHOTO: AFP BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen resume their recent Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern Munich on Saturday, but they are almost completely unrecognizable from the side that struck fear into the hearts of the Bavarian giants in previous seasons. Under Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen went to Bayern’s feet for more than two seasons, pushing them harder than any German side since Jurgen Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund more than a decade ago. Alonso’s Leverkusen have won three and drawn three of their six home meetings with Bayern during his time
MUNICH: Bayern Munich’s busy schedule of three games in seven days will not shift the German champions’ focus ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday. The Bavarians host an improved Leverkusen looking for a record 15th win in 15 games in all competitions this season before traveling to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League next week. Bayern have already set a record for Europe’s top five leagues after beating Cologne 4-1 in the second round of the German Cup on Wednesday, making it 14 wins from 14 matches in all competitions. “For me
BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund’s early promise has already been eroded by well -known failures at critical times just three games in the Bundesliga era. Dortmund, who hosts Wolfsburg on Sunday, has already shown a worrying tendency to fade away this season. Top 3-1 at the St Pauli-five-minute St Pauli opener, Dortmund admitted twice in three minutes and lost the Center-Back Filippo Mane on a red card. In the Champions League on Tuesday, Dortmund led three times to Juventus-including 4-2 in the third minute of the break-before the Italians to grab a 4-4 draw with two delayed goals. Dortmund’s lack of leadership
BERLIN: Candidates at Crown Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart Cup holders are launched for a run to Bundesliga in Bayern Munich after a disappointing summer of summer giants. The Bayern Travel in Stuttgart on Saturday for Franz Beckenbauer Supercup – the opening of the season that climbs the champions of the championship against the kingdom of German cups. The winners of 12 of the last 13 Bundesliga titles, Bayern take on their usual role as favorite for the crown. This summer, however, the 34-year-old league champions didn’t have everything to go in their own way. Efforts to entice Florian
Liverpool FC has identified Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt as a possible aggressive reinforcement, following previous connections to Florian Wirtz. The Reds are reportedly, in early contact with the 22 -year -old French striker as part of their summer recruitment strategy. Sky Sport’s Florian Plettenberg reports that Arne and Managing Director Michael Edwards have launched exploratory talks, marking the club’s latest move in the Bundesliga market. 🚨🆕 The next big target from Bundesliga: Understanding FC Liverpool is now serious in the match for Hugo #Ekitike! Conversations have been held. Host/Edwards wishes him. The biggest opponent right now: Chelsea. Eintracht Frankfurt
Bayern Munich has shared a significant blow as Alphonso Davies has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears on his right knee. The Canadian full back suffered the injury during Canada’s 2-1 victory in the United States in the Concacaf Nations League. It was replaced in the 12th minute and later underwent tests in Munich, confirming the serious injury. Davies, 24, will undergo surgery today and is expected to be sidelined for about six months. The Bundesliga giants have also confirmed that the defender Dayot Upamecano will lose several weeks due to loose common bodies on his left knee. The
Manchester City have secured the signing of Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for €70m (£59m), with potential add-ons increasing the fee by £4m. The 25-year-old has signed a contract with the Premier League champions until June 2029. Marmus has been in prolific form this season, scoring 15 goals in 17 Bundesliga appearances — second only to England captain Harry Kane, who has scored 16 goals for Bayern Munich. Speaking about the move, Marmoush expressed his excitement at joining City. “Manchester City have been one of the biggest clubs in the world for the last 10 years, so it
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