England manager Thomas Tuchel has caused a stir with his latest squad selection for the upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header against Croatia and Spain. While the headline news sees the Bellingham brothers united in the senior setup for the first time, several high-profile Premier League stars, including Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, have been left out in the cold.
Jobe Bellingham lauded the influence of the Yellow Wall after Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-1 victory over Real Betis in the UEFA Champions League. Goals from Fabio Silva and Konstantinos Karetsas earned BVB their third win of the league phase.
Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac is keeping his fingers crossed that striker Serhou Guirassy has avoided a serious injury after limping off during Wednesday night's 2-1 Champions League victory over Real Betis. The forward sustained a first-half thigh problem as the German hosts halted the Spanish visitors' perfect European record.
The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase having reached its midway point - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Borussia Dortmund youngster Konstantinos Karetsas enjoyed a night to remember in the Champions League, but his match-winning contribution almost never happened. The teenage playmaker was nowhere to be found when he was called upon to replace the injured Serhou Guirassy in the first half.
Borussia Dortmund moved to nine points in the Champions League table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Betis at Signal Iduna Park. Fabio Silva and substitute Konstantinos Karetsas provided the crucial goals to overcome a resilient Spanish side.
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is ready to seek a move away from the Emirates Stadium when the winter transfer window opens in an effort to revive his stalling club career. Seven leading European sides, including Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona alongside Premier League rivals Chelsea, have been alerted to his availability.
Former Borussia Dortmund defender Patrick Owomoyela has backed ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to restore the German national team to the pinnacle of international football. Having played under the 59-year-old for five seasons at Signal Iduna Park, the retired full-back believes his old manager has the aura required to spark an instant revival.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha offered an honest assessment following BVB's end-to-end 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. Nmecha, who operated on the left half-space in Kovac's asymmetrical system, felt Dortmund earned a valuable point in a chaotic encounter.
Borussia Dortmund striker Fabio Silva revealed how his father's advice helped him score a dramatic 89th-minute equaliser against Bayern Munich. Silva smashed home a 90.6 km/h finish to preserve BVB's unbeaten Bundesliga record at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich midfielder Konrad Laimer expressed deep frustration after the champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Borussia Dortmund despite racking up 23 shots and an expected goals (xG) figure of 4.18. Harry Kane missed a second-half penalty as Bayern hit the woodwork three times.
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac produced a major tactical surprise during the recent Der Klassiker, moving away from his established defensive system to frustrate Bayern Munich. The bold decision to revert to a back four earned significant praise from senior members of the Dortmund squad following the hard-fought draw.
Harry Kane has offered a candid assessment of his own performance following Bayern Munich's dramatic 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The England captain endured a frustrating evening at the Allianz Arena as the Bavarian giants were held by their fierce rivals in a pulsating Der Klassiker.
Bayern Munich’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund has come at a massive cost as the Bundesliga leaders contend with a growing injury list. The Bavarian giants saw multiple key players forced off during the high-stakes encounter, leaving their attacking options severely depleted for the upcoming Champions League fixtures.
Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks praised his team's execution and control despite suffering three fresh injury setbacks during their 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund. Ismael Saibari, Serge Gnabry, and Michael Olise were all forced off during a punishing Klassiker encounter.
Bayern Munich captain Joshua Kimmich made an emotional return to action during Saturday's 2-2 Der Klassiker draw against Borussia Dortmund following a personal bereavement. Kimmich called for complete squad unity as the Bavarians navigate a challenging period of injuries and touchline absence.
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund shared the spoils in a high-octane 2-2 draw that showcased contrasting tactical philosophies. Despite Harry Kane's rare penalty failure, the match was decided by clinical transitions and structural vulnerabilities.
Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw by Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena in a match defined by missed opportunities. Despite goals from Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano, a rare penalty failure from Harry Kane proved pivotal.
Borussia Dortmund twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena, with Serhou Guirassy and substitute Fabio Silva cancelling out goals from Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano.
Bayern Munich director of sales and marketing Rouven Kasper believes the global appeal of Germany's showpiece fixture against Borussia Dortmund now rivals Spain's famous showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two Bundesliga heavyweights meet at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening, locked together on 17 points at the top.
Bayern Munich interim manager Aaron Danks praised Borussia Dortmund's defensive stability ahead of Saturday's clash at the Allianz Arena. Danks also offered updates on Joshua Kimmich's fitness and backed teenage midfielder Lennart Karl to handle the pressure.
Relive the 2012 DFB Cup final where Borussia Dortmund dismantled Bayern Munich to secure their first-ever domestic double. It was a night defined by clinical finishing and the arrival of a new power in German football.
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