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Eintracht Frankfurt scored five in their Champions League opener against Galatasaray, but they failed to get a point from their last two Bundesliga games. Dino Toppmöller was left disappointed after their 4-3 home defeat to Union Berlin. “This is a totally unnecessary and bitter defeat,” said Toppmöller after the game. “We got into the game well. “Through the late goal, …

Borussia Mönchengladbach salvaged a late draw from Bayer Leverkusen, with both goals coming in the final twenty minutes. Malik Tillman’s second Bundesliga goal was cancelled out by Haris Tabakovic’s equalizer in the final minute of regular time. “I told the team before the game to trust themselves,” said Gladbach’s interim coach Eugen Polanski after his first game. “Defensively, I thought …

Steffen Baumgart won back-to-back games in Frankfurt after his Union Berlin side triumphed 4-3 in a thrilling encounter. The charismatic coach wasn’t on the touchline for the closing stages, though, as he was sent off for kicking a white paper ball onto the field in the 87th minute. “I saw similar incidents, and thought it would be allowed,” said Baumgart …

Despite the injury-time collapse in Turin, the atmosphere was electric as usual in Dortmund as Niko Kovac’s side looked for their third consecutive league win. Additionally, Nico Schlotterbeck’s return was a big reason to celebrate for Dortmund fans. Wolfsburg started the season with an opening day win against Heidenheim before conceding late goals in draws against Mainz and Köln. Paul …

The first Rhine Derby of the season was a clash between two coaches who weren’t at their respective clubs at the start of the season. Thanks to Alejandro Grimaldo’s free-kicks, Kasper Hjulmand won his Bundesliga debut against Eintracht Frankfurt before a hard-fought point in Copenhagen. Meanwhile, Eugen Polanski replaced Gerardo Seoane as an interim coach at Borussia Mönchengladbach. The visitors …

Both teams lost in the Bundesliga last time out, but the hosts were in great spirits after marking their return to the Champions League with a 5-1 win over tournament regulars Galatasaray. The electric atmosphere in Waldstadion caused a little delay at the start of the game. After the restart, Nathaniel Brown had the first chance of the game. Frederik …

Darmstadt the clear winners of the weekend as they dispatch Düsseldorf 0-3 to move up to first place, Kiel produced a positive performance to hand Karlsruher their first defeat whilst Hannover drop points yet again.  Both teams entered the match desperate for points at opposite ends of the table, and the first half turned into a spectacle. Dresden dominated possession …

Niko Kovac names his starting XI for the game against his old club, VfL Wolfsburg. The big headline for the hosts is the return of Nico Schlotterbeck to the side after his injury at the end of last season. The German international is straight back to the lineup, while Marcel Sabitzer also gets the nod in midfield. As for Wolfsburg, …

The clash between Gerardo Seoane’s former teams will be Sunday’s second fixture in the Bundesliga. The visitors will be led by an interim coach after they sacked the Swiss coach following the home defeat to Werder Bremen. Eugen Polanski, who has played 256 league games for Gladbach, Mainz and Hoffenheim, will be making his managerial debut. Polanski’s first lineup saw …

Eintracht Frankfurt host Union Berlin for the first of three Sunday Bundesliga fixtures this weekend. The hosts scored five in their return to the Champions League, while Union Berlin lost consecutive games after a winning start to the league season. Dino Toppmöller picks a strong side, but Elye Wahi replaced Jonathan Burkardt, who was one of the goal scorers in …

Vincent Kompany made a few changes to his starting lineup in yesterday’s game in Hoffenheim. Kim Min-jae was one of those who used the opportunity admirably as the South Korean international impressed at the heart of Bayern’s defense. However, Kim had to be substituted twenty minutes from time due to what seemed like a pain in his left calf. According …

Chema Andres makes his starting debut for Stuttgart on Friday’s win against St. Pauli. The Real Madrid loanee was one of the best players on the night, which could make it difficult for Atakan Karazor to win back his place right away. Stuttgart’s captain was a late substitute in their second home win of the season. Following the game, Sebastian …

With Ole Werner’s appointment as RB Leipzig coach, the captain’s armband passed from Willi Orban to David Raum. Speaking in a post-match interview after Leipzig’s 3-1 win over 1. FC Köln on Saturday, Orban admitted that he would have liked to keep the responsibility. “I would have liked to continue. I’m someone who takes responsibility,” the defender said. His approach, …

After a rough start to the season, Hamburger SV finally claimed their first win of the campaign – their first in Germany’s top flight in seven years – beating basement rivals Heidenheim 2–1 on Saturday. When the final whistle blew, a wave of relief swept through the Volksparkstadion. HSV coach Merlin Polzin told DAZN that a weight lifted off him …

Timo Werner used to be RB Leipzig’s star striker and reliable goalscorer, having found the net 113 times in 213 appearances – and the fans clearly haven’t forgotten that. After returning from a loan spell at Tottenham, Werner was included in Leipzig’s squad for the first time this season for Saturday’s 3–1 win over 1. FC Köln. During the warm-up, …