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Eugen Polanski makes four changes from last week’s defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt. Philipp Sander replaces Fabio Chiarodia, Luca Netz replaces Lukas Ullrich, Florian Neuhaus comes in to replace Kevin Stöger and Haris Tabakovic replaces Shuto Machino.  Just the two changes from Thursday’s game in Bologna for Freiburg. Christian Günter replaces Jordy Makengo whilst Lucas Höler comes in for Johan Manzambi.   …

In difficult conditions, Sebastian Hoeneß’s team secured the points thanks to a composed finish from summer signing Bilal El Khannouss. Stuttgart began as expected, dominating possession while Heidenheim sat deep and looked to threaten on the counter. Badredine Bouanani had the first clear opportunity for the hosts when a long throw from Lorenz Assignon released him into the box, but …

Christian Eriksen has made three appearances for VfL Wolfsburg since joining the Bundesliga club towards the end of the summer transfer window, but is still awaiting his first start.  Speaking to Viaplay after Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Augsburg, the Danish midfielder admitted he had expected to be a regular starter at this point.  “I didn’t expect it to take this …

HSV will hope to go into the international break with a three-game unbeaten run. The hosts scrambled for a goalless draw at Union Berlin following their first win back in Bundesliga against Heidenheim. Mainz’s coach Bo Henriksen is trying all his best to spread minutes as the depleted squad face another tricky test after they return from Cyprus with a …

The night started brightly for Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappé at the Santiago Bernabéu. Los Blancos led 3–1 against Villarreal, bouncing back from last week’s derby defeat to Atlético Madrid and temporarily reclaiming the top spot in LaLiga, at least until Barcelona’s match against Sevilla. Mbappé had already added his name to the scoresheet with a sharp finish off a …

Greuther Fürth and Hannover 96 played out a gripping 2-2 draw at the Sportpark Ronhof, with debutant David Abrangao rescuing a point for the home side. Hannover started brightly and made their dominance count after just six minutes. Maurice Neubauer’s low cross found Benjamin Källman at the back post, and the Finnish striker tapped home to make it 0-1. With …

This Sunday, October 5, Barcelona visits Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium for Matchday 8 of LaLiga 2025–26. The Catalan giants enter the weekend as runners-up to Real Madrid and could reclaim the top spot with a victory. However, they will have to do so without their two main attacking stars — Lamine Yamal and Raphinha — both sidelined due …

The Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal will miss one of Barcelona’s toughest away games of the season, as the league leaders visit Sevilla this Sunday at 10:15 PM ET. According to the club’s official medical report, Yamal is sidelined with a pubic muscle injury and is expected to be out for two to three weeks. His absence adds a layer of …

Sebastian Hoeneß’s side came off a defeat in Europa League to Basel, but they aim for a third successive home victory in the league. Heidenheim picked their first points of the season last week with a 2-1 win over Augsburg. Understandably, Frank Schmidt only makes one change as they search a first point away from home. Luca Kerber comes in …

Greuther Fürth (4-2-3-1): Boevink (GK) – Dietz, Ziereis, Münz, Dehm – Consbruch, John – Reich, Hrgota, Klaus – Futkeu  Hannover 96 (3-4-3): Noll (GK) – Blank, Tomiak, Ghiță – Matsuda, Aséko Nkili, Leopold, Neubauer – Chakroun, Källman, Rochelt  FC Magdeburg (3-4-3): Reimann (GK) – Hugonet, Mathisen, Müller – Musonda, Gnaka, Ulrich, Nollenberger – Atik, Breunig, Ghrieb  SV Elversberg (4-2-3-1): Kristof …

RB Leipzig extended their unbeaten run to five games with a 1-1 draw away at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Ridle Baku praised his team after the match, which he felt underlined RB Leipzig’s status as one of the Bundesliga’s top sides. “Many teams will drop points here. I’m very, very proud of the team and the performance,” Baku told Sky. …

The Argentina national team will head to the United States next week for a tour that includes two friendly matches. Lionel Messi is expected to feature, playing in one of his final appearances of the year with the national team. However, a key teammate will be absent. “The Atletico Madrid player Thiago Almada will miss the two friendlies in the …

The U-20 World Cup has long served as a showcase for emerging talent, offering top clubs the opportunity to scout and sign future stars. Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami appear to be following that tradition, as both clubs are reportedly eyeing a standout player from Chile 2025. According to Marca, Gilberto Mora is being closely monitored by PSG …

On a wet and rainy evening in the Hessen state, Manuel Neuer made more history by equalling Thomas Müller’s record of the most wins (362) by a player in the Bundesliga.  While the 39-year-old shot-stopper wasn’t asked about achieving the feat in his post-match interview with Sky Germany, he described his take on the 3-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt. “It …

Eintracht Frankfurt couldn’t land a punch on Bayern Munich this evening. The 3-0 defeat was particularly hard to take for Nathaniel Brown who vowed the team can do better.  “It feels very bitter. We had high hopes – then we concede 1-0 after just a few seconds. That’s football, I can’t explain it. We quickly picked ourselves back up but …