Latest in Tag: Bayern Munich Highlight
Latest in Tag: Bayern Munich

Lewandowski on his way to breaking Ronaldo’s record
Never before had a player scored that many goals for a German club in Champions League. 53 goals in 44 games of all competitions make Lewandowski Europe’s current leading striker.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich turn the screw in a reminder of champions past
Bayern Munich’s six consecutive titles have been marked by finding any way to win. That hasn’t always been the case this term, but their 1-0 win over a stubborn Werder Bremen team bore the hallmarks of a champion side."We're playing against the strongest squad in Germany but we have an idea," said Werder Bremen coach …

Bayern Munich: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to be replaced by Oliver Kahn in 2021
Bayern Munich’s CEO has confirmed reports that he will leave the club in 2021, with the former Germany and Bayern goalkeeper Oliver Kahn set to step into the role. “I feel like it’s a good time to stop,” said Rummenigge.Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed he will leave the club in the end of …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich dish out a 'football lesson'
Dortmund coach Lucien Favre admitted his side had been taught a ‘football lesson’ after their hammering in Munich. DW’s Mark Lovell saw a typically Bayern display and a BVB side who may have blown their biggest chance.Squandering a golden chance to move five points clear at the top, overawed Borussia Dortmund were comprehensively knocked off …

Bayern Munich edge past Heidenheim in nine-goal thriller
Bayern Munich are out of the Champions League, but they are still vying for two domestic trophies. They were nearly left with only one trophy left to fight for after an incredible German Cup game.Bayern Munich 5-4 Heidenheim (Goretzka 12', Müller 54', Lewandowski 56', 84' pen., Gnabry 66' – Glatzel 26', 74, 77 pen., Schnatterer …

Liverpool face Bayern Munich for place in UCL quarter-finals
Barcelona fear surprises in Lyon clash

For Bayern Munich to beat Liverpool, Robert Lewandowski needs to rise to the occasion
Robert Lewandowski has been in top goalscoring form, but came up short against Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. Bayern Munich need their frontman at his best to keep their European hopes alive.When it comes to scoring goals, few are better than Robert Lewandowski right now. The Polish striker is …

Bayern Munich battle not personal but Jürgen Klopp out to disappoint old friends
The last time Jürgen Klopp faced Bayern Munich in the Champions League, he lost in the final. Now, with Liverpool, he hosts the German champions and some of his best-loved former players as the favorite to progress.He was the last man to wrestle the Bundesliga from Bayern Munich's grasp but having seen the Bavarians regain …

Bayern Munich close the gap with win over Schalke
With Borussia Dortmund surprisingly dropping points earlier in the day, the door was open for Bayern Munich – and they waltzed through. The Bundesliga title race is back on.Bayern Munich 3-1 Schalke (Bruma o.g. 12', Lewandowski 27', Gnabry 57' – Kutucu 25') Bayern Munich are now just five points behind Borussia Dortmund after sealing a …

Are Bayern Munich short of strikers again after Sandro Wagner's exit?
A year after he signed to solve Bayern Munich’s long-standing backup striker issues, Sandro Wagner has departed. While Robert Lewandowski is difficult to replace, have Bayern left themselves short up front once more?Being the understudy to a great is a tough gig, but it does have its perks. After a year spent largely sitting on …

Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka enjoys and excels in 2019 Bundesliga opener
Bayern Munich delivered an impressive performance against Hoffenheim, both collectively and individually. One man stood out, and the midfielder hasn’t always been one of the first to deliver — until matchday 18.It's always presumptuous to take one individual performance and declare it a defining moment, but Leon Goretzka's game-winning performance for Bayern Munich to restart …

Bayern Munich's Ribery fined for foul-mouthed online tirade
Club executive Hasan Salihamidzic said the football star used language “a role model and Bayern player must never use.” Ribery had posted a foul-mouthed response to criticism he received for having a golden steak.Bayern Munich has handed French footballer Franck Ribery a "heavy fine" for his profanity-laced response after he was criticized for eating a …

Bayern Munich: Kovac looking to youth as Ribery launches foul-mouthed rant
Niko Kovac has admitted he’s looking to lower Bayern Munich’s average age as rumors linking Callum Hudson-Odoi continue. On the same day, one of his most experienced players launched a foul-mouthed rant on social media.Niko Kovac admitted on Saturday that his team "need young players" shortly after one of his longest-serving veterans launched a expletive-laden …

Opinion: Uli Hoeness is no longer fit for Bayern Munich
Uli Hoeness looks set to remain a leading figure at Bayern Munich for years to come, but does that make sense? Germany’s most successful club deserves better, writes DW’s Jonathan Harding.Despite being faced with boos and jeers at the club's recent AGM as some Bayern Munich members voiced their disapproval of his very public feud …

Opinion: Bayern Munich coach Kovac deserves a fresh start
So far this season, Bayern Munich have not looked anything like the side that won six consecutive league titles. While Niko Kovac deserves some blame, DW’s Davis VanOpdorp believes he deserves a fresh start in 2019.Bayern Munich are not used to being in the Bundesliga's second spot going into the league's midseason break. They had …

Bayern Munich and Ajax deliver six-goal thriller on memorable European night
In a game between the top two sides that had already secured qualification, Bayern vs. Ajax ended up being one of the most entertaining games in Champions League history. The result saw Bayern keep top spot in the group.Ajax 3-3 Bayern Munich (Tadic 62', 82' pen., Süle o.g. 90+5' – Lewandowski 13', 87' pen., Coman …

Champions League: Bayern Munich seek pre-BVB morale boost
A sputtering Bayern Munich go into their fourth Champions League group-stage match hoping to send a message to Borussia Dortmund. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, need a win to maintain any realistic chance of progressing.It hasn't been an easy start to the season for Bayern Munich head coach Nico Kovac, who moved from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer …

Bayern Munich chief expects European Super League
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said the prospect of the Super League that featured only the top clubs in Europe would likely hurt domestic leagues. The Bayern boss said he was happy to not oversee its creation.Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge thinks that a European Super League is bound to become a reality in the future. The Bavarian …

Bayern Munich back to winning ways but not everything is fixed
After a difficult few weeks, Bayern Munich are once again celebrating a win. Though they deserved victory over Wolfsburg, there are signs that a fair bit of work is needed to get back to where the club wants to be.Just as a bad run doesn't neccessarily make a bad team, a win doesn't wipe out …

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich need to get back on track against Gladbach
Niko Kovac’s side don’t want to go into the international break with another negative result on Saturday. Things don’t look right in Munich but a stretched Gladbach might struggle to compete with the champions.Going without a win in three games across all competitions is a rarity for Bayern Munich. They are, in a sense, lucky …

Bayern Munich recover from early shock to beat ten-man Bayer Leverkusen
After a furious start in which the visitors took a shock lead from the spot, Bayern took full control against Bayer Leverkusen and took all three points thanks to goals from Corentin Tolisso, Arjen Robben and James.Bayern Munich 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen (Tolisso 10′, Robben 19′, James 89′ – Wendell pen 5′) Goals from Corentin Tolisso, …

Five things that could cause Bayern Munich trouble in 2018-19
Nico Kovac’s inexperience, too much focus on the Champions League and a disgruntled Robert Lewandowski, are just some of the challenges Bayern Munich must overcome this season.1. A new coach, but less experience The Bavarians are betting that Niko Kovac will be their long-term solution after he replaced the retiring Bundesliga-champion head coach Jupp Heynckes …

Bayern Munich: Who is new signing Alphonso Davies?
Nearly 20 years after Bayern Munich signed Owen Hargreaves, they have bought another player from Canada. In Alphonso Davies, Bayern have landed probably the most exciting player ever to come out of the Great White North.Alphonso Davies is a left-sided attacker blessed with plenty of pace and dribbling talent, which he’s shown off with Major …

Bayern Munich confirm signing of Canadian wonderkid Alphonso Davies
After much speculation, Bayern Munich have announced the signing of highly-rated Canadian youngster Alphonso Davies. The 17-year-old has already made a big impact in his short career with Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS.Davies, who is versatile but most comfortable on the left wing, has signed a deal with the German champions until 2023, Bayern confirmed …

Bayern Munich looking to youth even as other big clubs splash the cash
They may be Germany’s biggest club but Bayern Munich have been reluctant to compete at the top end of the transfer market in recent years. The champions are instead investing in the long-term and hoping that bears fruit.For a club consistently found at the business end of the Champions League, with a global profile matched …

Bayern Munich take consolation in Kovac as Frankfurt seal German Cup title
Frankfurt swept to a rousing German Cup win over favorites Bayern. A tactical tweak and some words of wisdom from coach Niko Kovac inspired the shock victory, something Bayern can take comfort in.Even for a club as storied as Bayern Munich, there can be few occasions when letting a trophy slip out of reach has …

Bayern Munich’s profligacy kills golden chance for Champions League glory
Bayern Munich have thrown away the club’s best chance of winning the Champions League since their 2013 triumph. Real Madrid were there for the taking, but galling misses at clutch moments proved Bayern’s downfall.Bayern Munich should be on their way to Kiev. The Champions League final has once again slipped through their fingers for a …

How good are Bayern Munich? Real Madrid loss poses more questions than it answers
Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal first leg against Real Madrid was a rare chance for Bayern Munich to measure themselves against Europe’s very best. But the 2-1 defeat still leaves many questions unanswered.Over the course of their 23 meetings in European competition, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have become barometers for each other’s success, and the …

Champions League: Ruthless Real Madrid leave Bayern Munich with uphill battle
Bayern Munich face an uphill battle to qualify for their first Champions League final since 2013, after a 2-1 home loss to Real Madrid. Goals from Marcelo and Marco Asensio carried Real to the win in a low-quality game.Bayern Munich 1 – 2 Real Madrid (Kimmich 28′ – Marcelo 44′, Asensio 57′) Allianz Stadium, Munich …

Manuel Neuer returns to Bayern Munich training but faces World Cup fitness race
Manuel Neuer returned to full training with Bayern Munich on Friday after seven months out. But with the World Cup less than two months away, and deputy Sven Ulreich in fine form, he faces a race against time.The good news just keeps on coming for Bayern Munich, with Neuer’s return the latest boost in a …