FootXtra – Football News & Updates FootXtra brings you the latest football news, live updates, match previews, transfer stories, and in-depth analysis from leagues and tournaments around the world. Stay connected to the beautiful game every day.

A rather happy Julian Brandt, interviewed by DAZN, expressed his joy regarding Borussia Dortmund's performance in their 4-1 win over Athletic Club tonight. 

Speaking in the mixed room ahead of Mainz's opening Conference League fixture against Omonoia, coach Bo Henriksen expressed his excitement for the game in Cyprus. 

Ahead of VfB Stuttgart's UEFA Europa League meeting with FC Basel, coach Sebastian Hoeneß discussed the derby-like fixture, their role as favourites and the support of their fans.

Separated by a relatively short distance of 148 kilometres, Bayer Leverkusen welcomed PSV Eindhoven to the BayArena this evening. The close geographical distance almost reflected how the game unfolded in truth - both sides enjoyed purple patches but ultimately had to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate. 

Borussia Dortmund welcomed back Champions League nights at the Westfalenstadion with a 4-1 against Athletic Club this evening. Nico Kovač's side looked dominant until a goal out of the blue for Bilbao put the hosts under pressure. Ultimately, late goals from Serhou Guirassy and Julian Brandt secured victory. 

Borussia Dortmund will play host to Athletic Club de Bilbao in their second Champions League game of the season tonight with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET.

Bayer Leverkusen welcome Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven to the BayArena for their second Champions League game of the season tonight with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET.

After sustaining an ankle injury against Union Berlin last Sunday, Hamburger SV have confirmed that Warmed Omari will be out for several weeks. 

Stuttgart were more comfortable than the 2-1 scoreline suggested against Celta Vigo last week, with Sebastian Hoeneß's men fully controlling the clash until a late strike from Borja Iglesias. 

Freiburg picked up three points on opening night of the 2025/26 Europa League, after Julian Schuster's men defeated Basel at Europa-Park Stadion.

21-time Cypriot champions Omonia head into this clash in blistering form, brimming with confidence after going four games unbeaten - scoring 14 goals without conceding a single one. Henning Berg’s side underlined their dominance at the weekend with a thumping 5-0 away victory at Anorthosis to stay top of the table on goal difference.

Instead of focusing on the usual stars like Harry Kane or Alejandro Grimaldo, this article will focus on five players who flew under the radar, but still put up strong Fantasy performances on Matchday 5, all with under 10% ownership.

After a bit of European action, the Bundesliga resumes this weekend with Matchday 6.

Nicolas Jackson opened his Bayern Munich account on Tuesday night, scoring in the 5-1 Champions League victory over Pafos.

When Gerardo Seoane was relieved of his duties as Borussia Mönchengladbach coach two weeks ago, U23 coach Eugen Polanski was put in charge on an interim basis.