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Valverde & the 20 players in L'Equipe's exclusive 10/10 club

Within a Real Madrid squad that is packed full of Galacticos, Fede Valverde is rarely singled out for what he offers to Los Blancos despite his obvious importance to the team. On Wednesday, though, he was able to hog the limelight after his stunning first-half hat-trick saw off Manchester City in the Champions League. His performance also earned him the rarest of plaudits: A 10/10 rating from L'Equipe.

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Gräfe predicts worst-case scenario for Kimmich and Olise

FC Bayern's gala performance against Atalanta has had a double impact. On the one hand, because of the injured trio of Davies, Urbig and Musiala. On the other hand, because of the yellow card suspensions for Kimmich and Olise. Is a longer suspension looming? The latest news and rumours about the German record champions.

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Davies, Musiala and Urbig sidelined for Bayern

Bayern Munich’s medical department confirmed on Wednesday that Alphonso Davies, Jonas Urbig and Jamal Musiala are set for a spell on the sidelines after being forced off during the 6-1 Champions League victory over Atalanta. The news has cast a shadow over Vincent Kompany’s squad, as the club’s official report confirmed that Davies suffered a muscle strain in his right hamstring during the second half of the European encounter in Bergamo, marking a significant setback for the Bundesliga leaders during a crucial period of the season.

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Atalanta coach Palladino stands by refusal to 'park bus' against Bayern

Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has sensationally defended his tactical approach despite witnessing his side suffer a devastating 6-1 loss at home to Bayern Munich. The Champions League round of 16 first leg turned into a nightmare for the Bergamo outfit, but the manager remained steadfast in his footballing philosophy, refusing to entertain the idea of adopting a more defensive setup against the German giants.

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Olise hailed as Bundesliga's best signing in 10 years

Former World Cup winner Christoph Kramer has heaped immense praise on Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, describing the French attacker as the greatest Bundesliga transfer in the past decade. Kramer lauded the young star's incredible decision-making and unprecedented statistical output, insisting his exceptional performances are still not receiving enough global recognition.

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Davies in tears in latest injury blow for Bayern

Bayern Munich effectively booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a ruthless 6-1 destruction of Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium, but the evening was overshadowed by a distressing injury to Alphonso Davies. Having only just returned to the continental stage as a half-time substitute, the Canadian international was forced off in the 71st minute after appearing to suffer a non-contact injury. The sight of the full-back pulling his shirt over his head to hide his tears was a heart-wrenching moment for Vincent Kompany’s side, specifically as the defender has been plagued by fitness issues throughout the current campaign.

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