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Bayern Munich have touched down in Cyprus ahead of their game with FC Pafos, but the fixture is far from a guaranteed win as Vincent Kompany explained in his press conference.

Bayer Leverkusen’s ship appears to have been steadied by coach Kasper Hjulmand in recent weeks as they prepare to host PSV Eindhoven on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League. Wednesday night’s kick-off is set for 21:00 CET at the BayArena. 

UEFA Champions League action returns for Matchday 2 as Borussia Dortmund host Athletic Bilbao in their first European fixture at the Westfalenstadion this season. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET on Wednesday evening. 

1.FSV Mainz 05 will be without Robin Zentner for the next two upcoming Bundesliga matches, the club has confirmed.

A report emerging from Kicker.de suggests that Hamburger SV midfielder Fábio Vieira's injury is not as bad as first feared.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, Pafos FC head coach Juan Carlos Carcedo has expressed his delight to be in competition with the seven-time champions of Europe. 

Jonas Urbig completed his first training exercises this morning, September 29, on a side pitch at Säbener Straße.

As Bayern Munich prepare to jet off to Cyprus for a meeting with Pafos FC tomorrow night, Max Eberl discussed contract talks with BILD regarding Harry Kane and Dayot Upamecano.

Eintracht Frankfurt will aim to build on their impressive 5-1 victory over Galatasaray in their Champions League opener when they visit Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Having won all eight of their games so far this season across all competitions, Bayern Munich will be determined to extend their impressive streak when they visit Cypriotic side Pafos FC in their second Champions League game this season on Tuesday.

With the fifth matchday of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season in the books, Bulinews Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has selected his Team of the Week:

There are few mascots in world football as instantly recognisable as Mefi – the eagle of OGC Nice, who mirrors the club’s crest and performs a dramatic flight around the Allianz Riviera before kick-off.

Nike’s revival of the iconic Total 90 aesthetic has reached South America, with Brazilian giants Corinthians dropping a striking new third kit for the 2025/26 season.

With four goals and three assists in eight games for Bayern Munich so far, Luis Diaz has hit the ground running following his summer move from Liverpool.

Rouven Kasper has been named Bayern Munich's new board member for marketing and sales.