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Schalke 0-3 RB Leipzig: Visitors narrow gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich down to seven points as they begin to hit form ahead of upcoming Champions League test against Liverpool

Leipzig's Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer (L) and Schalke's Brazilian defender William de Asevedo Furtado vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany, on February 6, 2021.RB Leipzig strolled past crisis club Schalke 3-0 to retain second spot in the Bundesliga table and keep alive their title hopes.Julian Nagelsmann's side had to wait until stoppage time in the first half to open the scoring through Nordi Mukiele, before Marcel Sabitzer and then Willi Orban wrapped up the points in the second period. Leipzig, Wolfsburg and Leverkusen get the wins they expected. Freiburg and Mainz get the wins they perhaps didn't ⚽ #BLMatchday pic.twitter.com/25BjfFCeN1— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_...
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Hertha boss, director fired after 4-1 defeat

Bruno Labbadia, Head Coach of Hertha BSC looks on prior to the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and SV Werder Bremen at Olympiastadion on January 23, 2021 in Berlin, Germany.Struggling Hertha Berlin fired coach Bruno Labbadia and long-time sports director Michael Preetz on Sunday, following their 4-1 home loss to Werder Bremen a day earlier that left them in 14th place in the Bundesliga.Hertha have won one of their last eight league games, having also lost the last two, after pumping in hundreds of millions of pounds through investor Lars Windhorst in recent months.The experienced Labbadia, who has also worked at VfL Wolfsburg, Hamburg SV and VfB Stuttgart, took over in April last year charged with helping Hertha stay up, which he did.But this season the 54-year-old has been far from su...
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Bayern edges Freiburg to return to winning ways in Bundesliga

Lukas Kuebler of SC Freiburg and Thomas Mueller of Bayern Munich battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Sport-Club Freiburg at Allianz Arena on January 17, 2021 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich opened up a four-point lead in the Bundesliga on Sunday as the German champion beat Freiburg 2-1 to return to winning ways after two rare defeats.Thomas Muller knocked in the winning goal in the 74th minute on a snowy day in Munich to avoid a third winless game in a row, which would have been a record under coach Hansi Flick. The victory came after a 3-2 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach in the league and elimination from the German Cup on penalties against second-division Holstein Kiel.Even after Bayern slipped up, its title rivals have failed to take advantag...
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Bayern Munich face in-form Freiburg after cup crash

Leon Goretzka of Bayern Munich celebrates with Robert Lewandowski and team mates after scoring their sides second goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and FC Bayern Muenchen at Borussia-Park on January 08, 2021 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich host in-form Freiburg on Sunday under pressure to bounce back from consecutive defeats including their shock midweek German Cup exit.Freiburg are on a club record five-game winning streak in the league while Bayern are licking their wounds after crashing out of the German Cup to second-division Holstein Kiel in a penalty shoot-out.It was the first time for 20 years that Bayern have exited the cup in the second round to a club outside the Bundesliga and ends any potential repeat of last year's...
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Lewandowski: Klopp was a ‘bad teacher’ to me at Dortmund

Manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp talks with Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Muenchen after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Liverpool at Allianz Arena on March 13, 2019 in Munich, Bavaria.Former Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski claims Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was like the “bad teacher” at school who pushed you to go further.Klopp coached Lewandowski for four years between 2010 and 2014, with the Poland international bagging 103 goals in 187 appearances.That led to the 32-year-old’s move to Bayern Munich where he has gone on to win a Champions League medal and six more Bundesliga titles, with his 269 goals in 309 appearances propelling the German giants to glory.And Lewandowski has labelled current Liverpool boss Klopp as...
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Schick goal rescues point for Leverkusen against Werder

Leverkusen's Czech forward Patrik Schick (C) heads the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match Bayer Leverkusen v Werder Bremen in Leverkusen, western Germany, on January 9, 2021.Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 with Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon.Werder, who have won one of their last 12 league games, went ahead with Omer Toprak's close-range effort in the 52nd minute but Patrik Schick equalised on the rebound for the hosts following a lengthy VAR review in the 70th to earn a point. Big day in the #Bundesliga ⚽#BLMatchday pic.twitter.com/PjOgv7AqQ7— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) January 9, 2021 Leverkusen, unbeaten in their first 12 league games before losing twice, did not push for a second goal after levelling and are in third place on 29 p...
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Dortmund pinning hopes on Sancho and Haaland

Dortmund's Norwegian forward Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal with his teamamtes Dortmund's English midfielder Jadon Sancho and Dortmund's German midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud (R) during the German first division Bundesliga football match between BVB Borussia Dortmund v Schalke 04 on October 24, 2020 in Dortmund, western Germany.Rarely has a Jadon Sancho goal triggered such relief at Borussia Dortmund.Everyone in the Black and Yellows arena exploded after the 20-year-old scored his league first goal of the season against VfL Wolfsburg (2-0).Ahead of the crucial clash against RB Leipzig this Saturday, the 20-year-old's improvement seems to have come at just the right time.Considering Dortmund's claim to be the country's No. 2, strong enough to challenge top dogs Bayern Munic...
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Report: Jadon Sancho will leave Borussia Dortmund next summer

Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the DFB Cup second round match between Eintracht Braunschweig and Borussia Dortmund at Eintracht-Stadion on December 22, 2020 in Braunschweig, Germany.Borussia Dortmund Jadon Sancho is reportedly expected to leave the club next summer, with Manchester United waiting in the wings to sign him.The 20-year-old, who still remains United's top target in the summer, is one of four players that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is thought to want to help bolster his squad.Football journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Dortmund are not prepared to entertain any offers in next month's transfer window, but would consider a sale for the right price next summer."Next summer I expect Jadon Sancho to leave the club. Yes, he was really one step away from...
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Robert Lewandowski receives another prestigious award

Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Muenchen gestures during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Muenchen at BayArena on December 19, 2020 in Leverkusen, Germany.The captain of the Polish national team and the Bayern Munich striker on Sunday received the Globe Soccer Award for the best footballer of 2020. The names of the winners in various categories were announced at the gala event in Dubai. The plebiscite has been organized since 2010 by the European Union of Footballers' Agents (EFAA) and the European Union of Football Clubs (ECA). The winners in each category were decided by the votes of the fans and the jury. "This trophy also means a lot to me," said Lewandowski, who was present at the gala, right after receiving the statuette."Thank you to my teammates, coa...
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Virus-hit Wolfsburg wins to reach last 16 of German Cup

Wout Weghorst (l) of Vfl Wolfsburg celebrates with team mates (l - r) Paulo Otavio Rosa Silva, Yannick Gerhardt, Joao Victor after scoring their sides fourth goal during the DFB Cup second round match between VfL Wolfsburg and SV Sandhausen at Volkswagen Arena on December 23, 2020 in Wolfsburg, Germany.WOLFSBURG, Germany -- Wolfsburg reached the last 16 of the German Cup with a skeleton squad in a 4-0 win over second-tier Sandhausen on Wednesday after the coronavirus and injuries ruled out 11 players.Four Wolfsburg players missed out after positive coronavirus tests. Three more were in isolation because of close contact with their infected teammates. Coach Oliver Glasner named three reserve goalkeepers among his seven substitutes, with two of the keepers dressed as outfield players. Oliver...
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Thuram banned for 5 games for spitting

Marcus Thuram of Borussia Moenchengladbach sees the red card during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and TSG Hoffenheim at Borussia-Park on December 19, 2020 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.BERLIN — Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram has been banned for five games for spitting in the face of a Hoffenheim opponent in the Bundesliga.The German football federation said on Monday the ban applies to the German Cup and Bundesliga and that a further one-game ban is suspended on condition of good behaviour until Dec. 21, 2021.Thuram spat in defender Stefan Posch’s face from close range during an argument over a tackle from Posch. Referee Frank Willenborg consulted video and sent off Thuram and booked Posch. Hoffenheim won 2-1 on Saturday.Thuram was also fined 40,000 ...
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Bundesliga: Wolfsburg beat Stuttgart to move into top four; Freiburg down Hertha Berlin 4-1

Josip Brekalo of VfL Wolfsburg celebrates with (l-r) Renato Steffen, Josuha Guilavogui and Wout Weghorst after scoring their team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and VfB Stuttgart at Volkswagen Arena on December 20, 2020 in Wolfsburg, Germany.Wolfsburg: VfL Wolfsburg revealed a coronavirus outbreak at the club shortly before playing Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Sunday, but its depleted team still ground out a 1-0 win.Wolfsburg said two hours before kickoff that midfielder Maximilian Arnold and left-back Jerome Roussillon were in isolation at home on Saturday after testing positive.Three other players were asked to quarantine by local authorities because they had close contact with the infected players. Right-back William was earlier sent into isolation on T...
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Bundesliga: Robert Lewandowski’s brace takes Bayern Munich to top of table; Marcus Thuram sent off after spitting on opponent’s face

Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Muenchen at BayArena on December 19, 2020 in Leverkusen, Germany.Berlin: Newly-crowned FIFA world player of the year Robert Lewandowski scored a double, including a dramatic injury-time winner, as Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Saturday to usurp their opponents at the top of the Bundesliga.Lewandowski, who beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the individual award on Thursday, scored in the 93rd minute to put the reigning champions two points clear heading into the winter break."What a year we have had, I hope we will continue to play like this in the New Year," Lewandowski told Sky."It's always nice to score a goal in ...
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Breaking: Borussia Dortmund sack manager Lucien Favre

Head coach Lucien Favre of Dortmund is seen during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart at Signal Iduna Park on December 12, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany.Borussia Dortmund have sacked manager Lucien Favre, according to reports from Germany on Sunday. The decision made by Die BVB comes less than 24 hours after they were condemned to a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the Signal Iduna Park against newly-promoted Stuttgart. Borussia Dortmund have parted ways with head coach Lucien Favre.The club would like to thank Lucien for his dedication and wish him success in his future. pic.twitter.com/eOxSY1w9RY— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) December 13, 2020 The outcome of the weekend's game added to Dortmund's struggles this season that has seen them register zeros wins in thei...
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Leipzig top Bundesliga as Dortmund crash to heavy home defeat

Marcel Sabitzer of RB Leipzig is challenged by Maximilian Eggestein of SV Werder Bremen during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and SV Werder Bremen at Red Bull Arena on December 12, 2020 in Leipzig, Germany.Fresh from knocking Manchester United out of the Champions League in midweek, RB Leipzig saw off Werder Bremen 2-0 on Saturday to leapfrog Bayern Munich into top spot in the Bundesliga table.Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer converted a penalty and Dani Olmo, who shone in the attacking midfield role, grabbed a first-half goal for the hosts.The victory left Leipzig a point clear of defending champions Bayern, who can regain first place at FC Union later on Saturday in Berlin.The home win capped a good week for Leipzig, who knocked United out of Europe on Tuesday with a 3-2 victory ...
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Haaland scores four as Dortmund beats Hertha

Youssoufa Moukoko of Borussia Dortmund and Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund celebrate after winning during the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and Borussia Dortmund at Olympiastadion on November 21, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.Erling Haaland scored four goals and Youssoufa Moukoko became the youngest player in Bundesliga history as Borussia Dortmund beat Hertha Berlin 5-2 to move second on Saturday.The buildup had been all about Moukoko, who was eligible for his debut after turning 16 on Friday. But Haaland stole the show on a cold night in Berlin before making way for the youngster’s debut in the 85th minute.“I think he's the biggest talent in the world right now. 16 years and one day, that's quite amazing. He has a big career ahead of him,” Haaland said about Moukoko to ESPN. “I'm ove...
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Haaland’s Dortmund set to defy Norway isolation order

Erling Haaland of Dortmund celebrates his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Muenchen at Signal Iduna Park on November 07, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany.Dortmund, Leipzig and Hertha Berlin look set to defy a call for 10 days of self-isolation for their Norwegian players, including Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, after a member of the national squad tested positive for Covid-19. Adhering to the request from the Norwegian football federation would prevent Haaland from playing for Dortmund on Saturday, as it would do too for Leipzig striker Alexander Sorloth and Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Rune Jarstein.Norway full-back Omar Elabdellaoui tested positive at the weekend prompting Norway to cancel their trip to Bucharest to play Romania, and UEFA then...
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Sancho says Man Utd speculation has not affected his form

Jadon Sancho of England looks on during the international friendly match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 12, 2020 in London, England.England winger Jadon Sancho says his form has dipped slightly this season but dismissed suggestions that it is due to media speculation about his club future.The Borussia Dortmund player emerged as Manchester United’s number one transfer target during the close season, with British media reporting that the Premier League side had bid around 100 million euros ($120 million).Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke ruled out the possibility of Sancho leaving the Bundesliga team in the summer. The 20-year-old is yet to find the net in six league games this season after scoring 17 in the previous campaign.Asked if th...
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Bayern Munich set to be without Kimmich for the rest of the year after he underwent knee surgery

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich receives medical treatment during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Muenchen at Signal Iduna Park on November 7, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany.Bayern Munich have revealed Joshua Kimmich will be out of action until January after undergoing a 'successful' knee operation. The 25-year-old midfielder limped out of their 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday night. Kimmich, one of the most consistent performers for the European champions, hurt his right knee as he tripped Erling Haaland to stop the Dortmund striker breaking away in the 35th minute.Germany international Kimmich, who was booked for the foul, was clearly in a lot of pain and had to be helped from the field by two members of staff.  Bayern's spor...
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Kimmich injury overshadows Bayern’s win at Dortmund

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich walks off after receiving medical treatment during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Muenchen at Signal Iduna Park on November 7, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany.Bayern Munich face an anxious wait to discover the severity of Joshua Kimmich's knee injury which cast a shadow over their 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday which sent them top of the Bundesliga.The Germany midfielder, who has been in great form recently, was helped off in obvious distress after twisting his knee in a first-half challenge."He'll fly home with us and be examined - it's too early to say the extent of the injury," said grim-faced Bayern coach Hansi Flick.Kimmich is also a concern for Germany ahead of the friendly against the Czech Republic on Wednesday before Nation...
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