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Mourinho's Real return is on! Perez favours Benfica boss to replace Arbeloa

Jose Mourinho is reportedly the leading candidate to return to Real Madrid as head coach if Alvaro Arbeloa is sacked. Club president Florentino Perez is reportedly driving the pursuit of the current Benfica boss to lift the squad after a difficult campaign. With a manageable break clause in his contract, the 'Special One' could be set for a sensational second act at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Porto boss Farioli gives strong response to Chelsea job links

Porto head coach Francesco Farioli has delivered a definitive blow to Chelsea’s search for a new manager by ruling himself out of the running for the Stamford Bridge vacancy. The Italian tactician is currently on the verge of securing the league title in Portugal and has no intention of abandoning his project at the Estadio do Dragao.

Guti warns Real off re-hiring 'not in prime phase' Mourinho

Real Madrid legend Guti Hernandez has told Florentino Perez to steer clear of Jose Mourinho as the hunt for Alvaro Arbeloa’s potential successor begins. Despite 'The Special One' reportedly being keen on a return to the Bernabeu, Guti is not convinced by the Benfica tactician's recent record.

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Amorim's plan for 2026-27 season revealed

Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has decided on his next career step following his departure from Old Trafford in January. Rather than immediately seeking a new role, the Portuguese tactician intends to take a sabbatical for the 2026-27 season. He aims to prioritise his professional development abroad, definitively ruling out a return to manage in his homeland.

Real Madrid 'aware' Mourinho wants sensational return to the club

Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing a spectacular return to Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician believes he has unfinished business in Spain, and with a unique release clause in his Benfica contract expiring soon, Los Blancos have a narrow window to secure his services as they evaluate their managerial options.

Six-game ban: Prestianni suspended for abuse of Vini Jr

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been hit with a six-match suspension by UEFA following a discriminatory exchange with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. The 20-year-old was found guilty of using homophobic language during a Champions League clash in Lisbon.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Porto	31	26	4	1	63	15	48	82	W W W D W
2	Benfica	31	22	9	0	67	20	47	75	W W W D W
3	Sporting CP	30	22	6	2	75	20	55	72	D L W W W
4	Braga	31	16	8	7	59	31	28	56	L W D W W
5	Famalicao	31	14	9	8	39	27	12	51	W D D D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

FC Porto

W
W
W
D
W

Benfica

W
W
W
D
W

Sporting CP

D
L
W
W
W

Braga

L
W
D
W
W

Famalicao

W
D
D
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Bundesliga titles?

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

How many teams are in the Bundesliga?

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Who has made the most Bundesliga appearances ever?

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Bundesliga?

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Bundesliga?

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

Which famous players have played in the Bundesliga?

Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.

Which famous managers have managed in the Bundesliga?

Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga?

Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Bundesliga?

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.