And the Ruckrunde begins. Germany’s clubs return to action following a month long winter break, with only a few sporadic friendlies in the interim to keep squads sharp. Bayern Munich command an eight-point lead at the top of the…
It was a pitiful weekend on the punting front with little going to plan. Dreary draws and a few surprise results made for difficult post-gameweek analysis. Yet I always find it better to look ahead in these situations, and…
It won’t be a year of Invincibles for the current Bayern Munich crop. The Bavarians suffered their first league defeat of the season on their trip to Monchengladbach, who are fast becoming a bogey side for the German champions.…
The final round of group fixtures for the UEFA Champions League promises to leave you at the edge of your seat with teams looking to book their place in the knockout stage. All eyes will be on Jose Mourinho…
German Bundesliga | Saturday 5 December | Borussia-Park | 16:30Borussia Monchengladbach will face their toughest test yet, as they host runaway leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday afternoon. Bayern are looking to claim a fourth consecutive Bundesliga title, while Monchengladbach will be looking…
We head into a crucial stage of the Bundesliga season as the league takes a Christmas sabbatical after Week 17. The Hinrunde (first half of the season) gives way to the Ruckrunde, which in German football is a completely…
Bayern’s Brazilian SuperstarPersonal informationFull name: Douglas Costa de SouzaDate of birth: 14 September 1990 Age: 25Place of birth: Sapucaia do Sul, BrazilHeight: 1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)Playing position: Winger
Club informationCurrent team: Bayern MunichNumber: 11Youth career2001–2002: Novo Hamburgo2002–2008:…
After Borussia Dortmund’s miserable performance last Friday night, Bayern Munich waltzed eight points clear at the Bundesliga summit with a 3-1 victory over Schalke. Ironically, Thomas Tuchel’s Dortmund fell to the same scoreline away to Hamburg and the narrative…
Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League is upon us with loads of entertaining football on show. Arsenal will be hoping to bounce back from their worst ever European defeat against Bayern Munich on Matchday 4. The Gunners will…
Of course, Germany’s trip to Paris was the major talking point of the international break for all of the wrong reasons. Football was discarded as terror reigned in the French capital. Despite being understandably shaken, the national side’s friendly…