Tactical analysis: Bayern’s fringe players struggle in Gladbach stalemate

It was hard for Bayern München to implement their tactical plan against astute Gladbach on Saturday as Pep Guardiola started squad players. Sebastian Rode, Serdar Tasci, Rafinha, Mario Götze, Medhi Benatia started the game as many players from Bayern’s regular XI were given a rest ahead of the Champions League semifinal second leg. Formation The Catalan coach opted for back-three and wing-backs. Jérôme Boateng started after almost three...

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Bundesliga wrap: Auba the super sub for BVB; Bayern fails to clinch

Saturday’s results mean we’re not much closer to sorting the mess near both the European places and relegation zone in Germany. Borussia Dortmund 5-1 Wolfsburg Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had one heck of a 21-minute cameo, scoring twice in two minutes to pour misery on the visitors, as Borussia Dortmund already had a heck of an advantage when the big scoring forward hit the pitch. Shinji Kagawa, Adrian Ramos and Marco Reus scored to...

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Ribery a doubt for Bayern's crunch Atletico clash

Arjen Robben is already out against Atletico Madrid and Franck Ribery is also a doubt for Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final tie. Pep Guardiola is unsure whether Franck Ribery will be passed fit to face Atletico Madrid on Tuesday after the French winger missed Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach with a back injury. Bayern would have wrapped up the Bundesliga title with a win, but their celebrations were...

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Tuchel: Hummels abuse went too far

Thomas Tuchel lamented Mats Hummels' reception from Borussia Dortmund's fans after announcing he is seeking a transfer to Bayern Munich. Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel believes some fans "went too far" in their rough treatment of Mats Hummels in Saturday's 5-1 win over Wolfsburg. Hummels captained Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, despite requesting a transfer to bitter rivals Bayern Munich in midweek. The Germany defender hit out...

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INTERVIEW:" A great compliment to the whole team"

Marcel Schmelzer extended his contract with BVB earlier this week, and shone in the game against Wolfsburg by putting in an excellent performance on the left wing. He started the move for the first goal with his cross to Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang perfectly to take the game to 5-0. He was in a a buoyant mood ...

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0-0! No goals between Mainz and HSV

A tough battle ended goalless between Mainz and HSV at the sold out Coface Arena on Bundesliga matchday 32 on Saturday afternoon. The Rothosen followed up their crucial 2-1 derby win at home to Werder Bremen last Friday night by drawing 0-0 away to Mainz at the jam packed Coface Arena in Mainz on Saturday afternoon (30.04.16). The visitors defended well during the opening half while the home side pressed high up the field. Both sides had...

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FC Bayern win the league if...

Will FC Bayern make German football history today? Munich would wrap up the yearned-for fourth German championship title in a row if they win their home match against Borussia Mönchengladbach at 15.30 CET: an unprecedented streak in Bundesliga history. Bayern might have reason to celebrate even if they draw or lose, should Wolfsburg hold Dortmund to a draw or beat them. fcbayern.de has collected more stats and facts! Champions League hangover?...

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Manchester United offered chance to sign Real Madrid star Toni Kroos

Toni Kroos moved to Real Madrid in 2014 (Picture: Getty) Real Madrid have reportedly offered Manchester United the chance to sign Germany international Toni Kroos this summer as the La Liga giants look to offload the midfielder. Kroos, 26, has been a mainstay in Los Blancos’ side since he moved to the Bernabeu in 2014 from Bayern Munich. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...

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Report: Manchester City increase offer to secure Borussia Dortmund midfielder signing

Manchester City's dream signing of the summer is now dangerously close to becoming a reality. According to reports from German outlet Bild, one of the biggest in the country, Borussia Dortmund and Man City are finalizing a deal that will move midfielder Ilkay Gundogan to England this summer. The two clubs have been negotiating for months, and an agreement is now imminent. Normal 0 false false false EN-US ...

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