Tag: Bayern Munich

5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bayern Munich suffer blow as star ‘is set to be out for two months’

Augsburg, Germany - April 4: Jamal Musiala of Bayern Muenchen injured during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK ARENA on April 4, 2025 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) Bayern Munich have been dealt with a major blow ahead of their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Inter Milan. The Bundesliga giants will host Inter on Tuesday night before the return leg at the San Siro eight days later. However, Vincent Kompany's side will be without Jamal Musiala after he suffered a 'muscle tear in his left hamstring' during their 3-1 win at Augsburg. According to Sky Germany, the playmaker will be sidelined for two months meaning he will likely miss Bayern's title run-in and the remainder of their ...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Muller to leave Bayern Munich after 25 years

Salzburg, Austria - January 6: Thomas Mueller of Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Friendly match between RB Salzburg and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on January 6, 2025 in Salzburg, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Thomas Muller will leave Bayern Munich this summer after 25 years with his boyhood club.The 35-year-old has won 33 trophies and will end his time as the club's record appearance maker, featuring 743 times and counting. Muller’s contract was coming to an end in the summer and much speculation was made about the future of the German World Cup winner following limited game time this season. Bayern confirmed Muller’s departure on Saturday, with the forward releasing a statement which read: "It’s clear that today is not l...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kane leads Bayern closer to 34th Bundesliga title

AUGSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 04: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK-Arena on April 04, 2025 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images) German Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich have come from behind to beat in-form Augsburg 3-1 and Harry Kane's second-half goal helped it extend their lead to nine points. Augsburg went into Friday night's match unbeaten in their last 11 games and took the lead thanks to a bit of quick thinking after half an hour. With the Bayern defence static, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw took a quick free kick and Dimitrios Giannoulis controlled the ball with his instep before hammering it into the roof of the net for his first league goal...

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27Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich star is ruled out of action for six months with ACL tear

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MARCH 11: Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Harry Kane during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at BayArena on March 11, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. A Bayern Munich star has been ruled out of action for six months after tearing his ACL, the club have confirmed. The German giants, who are top of the Bundesliga by six points - ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, the German champions - have their sights set on both domestic and European success this season. Having lost to their closest rivals in the last-16 of the German Cup, they have set their sights on regaining the league title, as well as winning the Champions League, which they are i...

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22Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Manuel Neuer suffers injury setback

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for an extended period on the sidelines after the goalkeeper suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.The 38-year-old sustained the knock in the first-leg of Bayern's successful UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen on 11 March. MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 05: Manuel Neuer of Bayern Muenchen is injured in the match and has to be substituted during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at on March 05, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Getty Images) He subsequently missed his club's 3-2 defeat against Bochum and the 1-1 draw away against Union Berlin, with 21-year-...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Joshua Kimmich finally signs new Bayern Munich deal until 2029

Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich gestures during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. Arsenal and Liverpool target Joshua Kimmich has finally signed a new deal with Bayern Munich, just four months before his previous contract was set to expire. The German international has ended a lengthy saga of speculation about his desire to join a new club, after several Premier League clubs, as well as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, expressed interest. Previously, it was understood that the Bundesliga giants' contract offer was withdrawn after Kimmich hesitated to provide a response. Several German outlets followed with reports that the 30-year-old captain was demanded a higher salary than the on...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Bochum Celebrates Historic 3-2 Away Victory Over Bayern Munich

MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 8: EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) Ibrahima Sissoko and Jakov Medic of VfL Bochum celebrate after their team’s third goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Bochum 1848 at Allianz Arena on March 8, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Itwas a historic result for VfL Bochum. On Saturday, the relegation candidate overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Bayern Munich 3-2 at the Allianz Arena. Bayern took the lead thanks to a brace by Raphael Guerreiro (14’ & 28’), but goals by Jakov Medic (31’), Ibrahima Sissoko (51’), and Matus Bero (71’) turned the game around for Bochum. On top of that, Bayern Munich also had midfielder João Palhinha sent off just before halftime. “We lost, no excuses,” Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany said when ask...

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7Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Preview: Bayern vs. VfL Bochum – prediction, team news, lineups

Salzburg, Austria - January 6: head coach Vincent Kompany of Bayern Muenchen and Eric Dier of Bayern Muenchen talk together during the Friendly match between RB Salzburg and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on January 6, 2025 in Salzburg, Germany. Bayern Munich's quest to reclaim their Bundesliga crown continues on Saturday when they host strugglers VfL Bochum at Allianz Arena. Bayern have 61 points and are eight ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen following their 3-1 victory against Stuttgart on February 28, whereas Bochum lost 1-0 against Hoffenheim on March 1 and are third last in 16th place with 17 points. Match preview The Bavarians played out a relatively even first half against Stuttgart – both sides created two big chances – but they prevented their opponents from regist...

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2Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich: Takeaways from impressive 3-1 victory over Stuttgart

Bayern Munich's French midfielder #17 Michael Olise (R) celebrates after scoring a goal with Bayern Munich's German forward #10 Leroy Sane during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany on February 28, 2025. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP via Getty Images) Bayern Munich kicked off matchday 24 of the ongoing 2024/25 Bundesliga season on Friday when they visited the MHP Arena to take on mid-table side VfB Stuttgart. Despite falling a goal behind after 34 minutes, a far-from-full-strength Bayern rallied to level the score just before the half-time whistle thanks to a splendid piece ...

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27Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

TRANSFERS

PSG Rekindle Strong Interest in Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich

Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Muenchen controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena on February 23, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images) Paris Saint-Germain have been keeping an eye on Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich for months, even coming close to signing him last summer. Nonetheless, the Parisians are again revisiting this file and hoping that this time around, they will succeed. Barcelona are reportedly targeting Joshua Kimmich and Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah as they look to strengthen their midfield and defense ahead of the 2025 season. Journalists Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl have previously reported that Bayern Munich have given up on persuading Kimmich to...

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26Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha could be for sale this summer

01 February 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Bundesliga, Bayern Munich - Holstein Kiel, matchday 20 at the Allianz Arena. Joao Palhinha from Munich plays the ball.  According to a report from Tz journalists Hanna Raif, Philipp Kessler, and Vinzent Tschirpke (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich might not have necessarily wanted to sign João Palhinha last summer, but felt an obligation to do so because of how a potential transfer fell apart in 2023: There’s talk behind the scenes at Säbener Straße that João Palhinha was only signed last summer because the people in charge promised him that after the failed transfer in summer 2023. The Portuguese is currently behind in the pecking order, and the fact he had to deal with injuries and illnesses didn’t make things any easier for him. Palhin...

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23Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Bayern thrash Frankfurt to move eight clear at the top

MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 23: Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich scores his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena on February 23, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich stretched their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to eight points after thrashing third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena. Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen had reduced the gap to five points with a 2-0 win at Holstein Kiel on Saturday but Vincent Kompany's side responded in fine fashion. After a frustrating 45 minutes Bayern took the lead in the third minute of first-half injury time after excellent link-up play in midfield allowed Leroy Sane to square for Michael Olise - the former Crystal Palace midfielder making no mistake for his seve...

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17Feb By Silver Emmanuel39 Comments

Champions League

Rodgers urges Celtic to be bold against Bayern

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is seen at full time during the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic FC and Dundee United FC at Celtic Park on February 15, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urged his underdog side not to die wondering in Tuesday's must-win Champions League second-leg away at Bayern Munich. Harry Kane and Bayern Munich dominated most of the first leg of their Champions League playoff at Celtic Park. Bayern are in the driver's seat for a spot in the last 16 after a 2-1 win at Celtic Park on Wednesday. Under this season's new Champions League format, Celtic made it out of the group stage for the first time since 2012-13, finishing 21st in the table. But their progress has come in spite of poor away form in Eu...

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16Feb By Silver Emmanuel34 Comments

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Bayern Munich dig deep to share spoils against Leverkusen

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munchen passes the ball during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at the BayArena on February 15, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. On Saturday evening, Bayern Munich faced Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. It was the biggest game of the weekend in the Bundesliga since both teams are competing for the title. For the task at hand, Vincent Kompany opted for the following lineup: Neuer - Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Ito - Kimmich, Pavlovic - Olise, Musiala, Coman - Kane. After 18 minutes, a through ball was played to Nathan Tella, but a block by Kim Min-jae took the sting out of the effort, and it caused no issues in the end. The hosts were growing in the game and troubling Die Roten. Florian Wirtz went o...

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14Feb By Silver Emmanuel38 Comments

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Jamal Musiala extends Bayern’s deal till 2030

Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) looks on during the Champions League MD8 match between Bayern Munich and Slovan Bratislava in Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany on January 29 2025. Jamal Musiala has signed a new contract at Bayern Munich that will keep him at the club until 2030. Herbert Hainer, FC Bayern president, said: "What a great early 125th anniversary present for the club and the fans. "People go to the stadium for players like Jamal Musiala. He’s a truly exceptional player. Sometimes you feel like the rules of gravity don’t apply to him. "Credit to our sporting management and the board. Today is a very good day for FC Bayern."

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha is set to miss Celtic clash

Joao Palhinha of Bayern Muenchen controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Bayern München and SK Slovan Bratislava at Allianz Arena on January 29, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha is set to miss Champions League knockout playoff clash with Celtic on Wednesday night due to an injury The two sides meet in two days time in Glasgow’s east end, and both had routine victories over the weekend. Bayern eased off Werder Bremen in Bavaria with a 3-0 victory to go eight clear of Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga table. Meanwhile, Celtic breezed past Scottish Championship opposition Raith Rovers to book their place in the Scottish Cup quarter-final. But, Bayern look likely to be without their £47.5m star P...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kim Min-jae scores third goal of the season in Bayern Munich’s win against Freiburg

FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: Minjae Kim of FC Bayern Munich (L) celebrates the second team goal during the Bundesliga match between Sport-Club Freiburg and FC Bayern München at Europa-Park Stadion on January 25, 2025 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images) Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae headed in his third goal of the 2024-25 season in a 2-0 win over Freiburg at Europa-Park Stadion in Germany on Saturday. Kim doubled the lead in the 54th minute after Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 15th minute, which marked the English forward’s first league goal in open play since November last year. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany pointed to what else Kane brings to the team, including his defensive work. “He also plays an important role with hi...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern’s Alphonso Davies sidelined with hamstring injury

Salzburg, Austria - January 6: Alphonso Davies of Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Friendly match between RB Salzburg and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on January 6, 2025 in Salzburg, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) After the crushing defeat in Feyenoord, Bayern’s misery has been compounded by the results of the medical examination on left-back Alphonso Davies. Bayern Munich have confirmed that the 24-year-old has sustained a torn muscle fiber in his left thigh in the match against Feyenoord and will be sidelined for the time being. According to SportBild, the Canadian international is expected to be out for 4–6 weeks. This marks his second hamstring injury of the season, having already missed two matches in December due to it. Davies was...

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17Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Palhinha returns to Bayern training after two-month injury absence

MUNICH, GERMANY - JANUARY 02: Joao Palhinha of FC Bayern Muenchen during a training session at Säbener Straße on January 02, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by R. Mitterer/FC Bayern via Getty Images) Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha returned to team training on Friday after a two-month absence as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury. "Joao Palhinha's return to Bayern is approaching," the club said, adding the midfielder was "partially included" in team training on Friday. The 29-year-old has not played since tearing a muscle in his thigh on international duty with Portugal in November. Palhinha has played 13 times for Bayern since he arrived for a reported 51 million euros ($52.5) from Premier League side Fulham in the summer of 2024. Bayern sit four points clear atop the ...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kroos feels Bayern is too dependent on Musiala

Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München at Signal Iduna Park on November 30, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. It is hard to argue against the claim that Jamal Musiala is currently Bayern Munich’s best player, along with the German national team. He is, without a doubt, one of the most promising young talents in world football, which is almost a paradoxical statement because of how long it already feels like he has been on the scene for both club and country and how much he has achieved in such a short amount of time. After a strong EUROs tournament with Germany, Musiala has already made his presence felt this season. For Bayern, he has already tallied a total of 10 goals and 4 assists...

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