8 h. ago Farcical failures for Bundesliga big boys underline European pressures | Andy Brassell

Bayern Munich were shocked at home by Bochum, but they still strengthened their hand after Leverkusen lost againAfter all the big moments, the daring comebacks, the thrilling crescendos, it felt like they had finally run out of road. Having both been substituted, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong sat on the visitors’ bench at the Allianz Arena as time ticked down, a seat apart, both yelling, maybe at each other, maybe just into the ether. Finally Wirtz covered his face with his hands.Of all the images of last week’s all-German Champions League last-16 match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, this was the one that stuck. Frustration is to be expected, particularly in the dying embers of a bad defeat against a domestic and European rival, but this was something that we have rarely seen from Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen. Setbacks happen, but he and his players have always maintained their poise, knowing that their path is the right one and that an answer is coming. This time? May...

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52 h. ago European football: Bayern and Leverkusen both beaten in Bundesliga

Bayern slump to shock 3-2 defeat at home to BochumFlorian Wirtz injured in 2-0 loss to Werder BremenBayern Munich wasted a two-goal lead in front of a home crowd to slump to a 3-2 loss to Bochum, but second-placed Bayer Leverkusen were unable to take advantage, going down 2-0 at home to Werder Bremen.Bayern, who beat Leverkusen 3-0 in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday, looked to be cruising to a comfortable win after Raphaël Guerreiro struck twice in 14 minutes to put them 2-0 up by the 28th minute. Bochum, however, cut the deficit three minutes later, with Jakov Medic drilling in.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Jeremie Frimpong's Bayer Leverkusen meltdown as ex Celtic star roars at teammate to 'f*** off'

Tensions were running high after Leverkusen were smashed 3-0 by rivals Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday

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4 d. ago Michael Oliver in spotlight again as Granit Xhaka slams decision to award Bayern penalty

Michael Oliver took charge of the all-German clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday, awarding the home side a controversial penalty

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5 d. ago Champions League last 16: Bayern Munich v Leverkusen, Benfica v Barcelona – live

Updates from Feyenoord v Inter before 8pm (GMT) gamesFollow PSG v Liverpool live | Any thoughts? Email JohnJeyland Mitchell caught Thuram’s heel – VAR calls over the German ref, and it’s awarded.Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen teams Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction, odds and betting offer

Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen go head-to-head on the Champions League stage with a place in the quarter-finals

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5 d. ago Harry Kane's Bayern Munich BANNED from wearing home kit vs Bayer Leverkusen

An all-German last 16 clash takes centre stage in the Champions League on Wednesday night and while Bayern Munich will play host to Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena, they won't be able to wear their home shirts

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7 d. ago Xabi Alonso responds after two Bayer Leverkusen stars clash on pitch in heated row

Bayer Leverkusen's impressive victory came amid surprising scenes on the pitch as Victor Boniface and Emi Buendia clashed but head coach Xavi Alonso is not concerned by their actions

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9 d. ago European football: Coman seals comeback win for Bayern at Stuttgart

Bayern now 11 points clear of second-placed Leverkusen Robin Gosens’ winner moves Fiorentina up to sixthBayern Munich fought back from a goal down to maintain their place at the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 victory at Stuttgart.The win keeps Bayern comfortably atop the Bundesliga with 61 points, 11 more than Bayer Leverkusen, though they have played one match more. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Manchester City could sign dream Kevin De Bruyne replacement in shock swap deal

Manchester City are gearing up for a big summer of spending as they look to rebuild their struggling side and fill it with more young talent - with Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz eyed as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne

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2 w. ago Liverpool face tough PSG test as Arsenal take on PSV in Champions League round of 16

A Madrid derby and all-Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are other standout ties

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2 w. ago EA FC 25 TOTW 23 – Arsenal and Chelsea stars feature as Omar Marmoush misses out

The EA FC 25 TOTW 23 squad is now available in Ultimate Team, with players from Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus all included.

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3 w. ago Rodgers urges Celtic to play ‘without fear’ despite Bayern’s Harry Kane boost

Celtic visit Munich on Tuesday facing one-goal deficitKompany says Kane’s facial injury is ‘nothing bad’No sooner had Celtic been afforded unlikely hope on the eve of the second leg of their Champions League playoff against Bayern Munich than their contingent in the Bavarian capital dismissed any notion of Harry Kane missing the match.Kane sat out Bayern’s training session on Monday as he recovered from the effects of a facial injury sustained during the weekend draw with Bayer Leverkusen. The Bayern manager, Vincent Kompany, said he would wait until Tuesday before deciding whether the England captain can line up against the Scottish champions. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Leverkusen glitter but muted Bayern grind to get exactly what they need | Andy Brassell

Since Bundesliga statistics have been recorded, never have a Bayern Munich team been so restrained. Yet it paid off“We played almost perfectly,” reflected Xabi Alonso with, as per usual, not so much as a hint of grandstanding, and it was impossible to disagree. Bayer Leverkusen left the field after Saturday’s Topspiel with plenty of respect, and admiration for their continued excellence. They also left the arena with the feeling that for all their accomplishment, there is every chance the Bundesliga title is going back south to its perpetual home at Bayern Munich.The gap at the top remains at eight points and while a league season should never be distilled to the contents of one game what we took from this was so persuasive, so emphatic without the knockout blow actually being delivered that the only feeling a neutral could take away was one of incredulity. Since Bundesliga statistics have been recorded never have a Bayern team been so mute. They had no shots on target and the two e...

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