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Fabian Rieder’s stoppage-time spot-kick condemned Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga defeat in almost three months as Augsburg triumphed 2-1. Leverkusen knew a victory on Saturday would take them, at least temporarily, to within a point of the Champions League places. But despite taking the lead and creating chances worth 3.36 expected goals (xG), Kasper […] The post Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Augsburg: Rieder´s last-gasp penalty snaps unbeaten run appeared first on Soccer News.

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The mood in the entire Newcastle United community is morose. (This article was mostly written during the extended March international break) A three week pause following a second derby defeat... You can click here to read the full article.

Bayern Munich have taken the top spot in the UEFA rankings from Real Madrid following their Champions League clash. Real Madrid’s defeat and subsequent elimination from the Champions League against Bayern Munich last Wednesday continues to have consequences for the Spanish giants. That result has now directly impacted their position in the UEFA rankings. Real Madrid have lost top spot after a long spell at the summit, overtaken by Bayern Munich. The German side now have 146.500 points, moving ahead of Los Blancos, who sit second with 144.500. The podium is completed by Liverpool, who also climbed one place and are now third with 130.000 points. Of the four teams still remaining in the Champions League, the next best-ranked side are Paris Saint-Germain, who moved up one position to fifth place after their dominant win over Liverpool. Meanwhile, Arsenal have climbed to seventh, while Atletico Madrid have broken into the top ten. The updated UEFA rankings after the Champions League quarterfinals: 1- Bayern Munich (146.500) 2- Real Madrid (144.500) 3- Liverpool (130.000) 4- Inter Milan (127.000) 5- PSG (126.500) 6- Manchester City (125.500) 7- Arsenal (113.500) 8- Barcelona (113.250) 9- Bayer Leverkusen (105.000) 10- Atletico Madrid (103.750) Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich now lead the UEFA rankings. How do the UEFA rankings work? The UEFA rankings are a comparative system that evaluates the performance of clubs, national teams, and associations competing in European competitions, based on their results over a recent period. In the case of clubs, the calculation is based exclusively on performances in continental competitions, not domestic leagues. That means results in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League are what matter. There is also a defined time frame used to assess those performances. “The season coefficients from the five most recent seasons are used to rank the clubs for seeding purposes,” UEFA explain on their official website. There is also a separate ranking that considers the last ten seasons instead of five, though it is used for financial rather than sporting purposes: “The season coefficients from the ten most recent seasons are used to calculate revenue club coefficients for revenue distribution purposes only.” In that alternate ranking, Bayern Munich also hold first place, with a slight edge over Real Madrid. The top two positions remain the same compared to the five-year ranking, but differences emerge further down: Manchester City sit third, while PSG and Barcelona round out the top five.

Kasper Hjulmand believes increased competition can only be a positive thing for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga run-in, though Jarell Quansah’s return raises question marks over the role of Robert Andrich. Andrich drilled home from distance as Leverkusen earned a big 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park last week, strengthening their top-four […] The post Hjulmand welcomes competition for Andrich as Quansah prepares for Leverkusen return appeared first on Soccer News.

Johnny Cardoso will seek his first trophy lift as an Atletico Madrid player on Saturday. Cardoso and his Atletico Madrid teammates will take on Pellegrino Matarazzo‘s Real Sociedad squad in the Copa Del Rey Final in Seville. Atletico Madrid have hit a worrying run in La Liga play but remain alive for a first trophy ... Read more

Barcelona have harboured doubts about their full-back positions this season, and while it remains to be seen whether that will lead to action in the transfer market, they are assessing their options. One name that has been frequently linked with the Blaugrana is former La Masia product Alejandro Grimaldo. The Spain international, who has been […] The post Barcelona can sign left-back target for just €12m this summer appeared first on Football España.

From bit-part player at Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen defensive bedrock and full England international, Jarell Quansah's debut Bundesliga season could scarcely have gone much better. We sat down with the 23-year-old to discuss life at the BayArena, Harry Kane, his FIFA 2026 World Cup hopes and more...

Although the enormous success of bitter rivals Bayern Munich has at times overshadowed Borussia Dortmund’s triumphs this term, the Black-Yellows have quietly been enjoying one of their best Bundesliga campaigns whilst orchestrating a top-to-bottom rebuild in the hope of landing silverware in 2026/27.

Is Kylian Mbappe a curse for Real Madrid? Following their aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich, Los Blancos face a managerial crisis and a squad regression that Florentino Perez must answer for. The fallout from Real Madrid’s 6-4 aggregate defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final will inevitably rumble on for several weeks. The competition was Madrid’s last realistic route to major silverware in a season which promised a lot, but will ultimately deliver nothing. Barring a monumental collapse by Barcelona in La Liga, the 15-time European champions will end a second consecutive campaign without a trophy. With that in mind, read on as we assess the repercussions for Real Madrid, starting with an issue which has been entirely of their own making. Mbappe has proved to be a curse rather than a blessing Kylian Mbappe is one of the best forwards in the world. That point is evidenced by his tally of 84 goals in 98 appearances for Los Blancos. However, his desire to be the ‘main man’ is not only a problem Madrid didn’t need, but one which they could have avoided. Mbappe scored 256 goals in 308 for Paris Saint-Germain. However, his efforts in front of goal failed to deliver the desired results in the Champions League. In their first season without the French international in their team, PSG were crowned kings of Europe. They have reached the semi-finals again this season. By contrast, Mbappe has made Madrid worse. They won La Liga and the Champions League in 20234/24 – since then, they have suffered a series of disappointments. The 27-year-old’s ego was problematic when he was at PSG, and has continued to upset the equilibrium in Madrid’s dressing room. Players such as Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior are no shrinking violets, yet are expected to play second fiddle to the ‘Mbappe Show’. Intriguingly, Madrid looked far more coherent as a team when Mbappe was recently sidelined with a knee injury. With Vinicius and Brahim Diaz leading the line, they were more balanced. It may seem churlish to question a player who has scored goals for fun in Madrid colours, but it cannot be ignored that they have regressed since signing him. Arbeloa on shaky ground after Champions League exit Madrid’s decision to appoint Xabi Alonso as manager last summer appeared to be a sensible decision with SportsView and other major football publications all predicting success for Los Blancos, but he lasted just seven months. At a club packed with egos and led by president Florentino Perez, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss was always likely to be on a hiding to nothing. Alonso quickly lost the dressing room, with Vinicius and Federico Valverde amongst the players who publicly expressed disapproval at his methods. Appointing Alvaro Arbeloa as Alonso’s replacement was no real surprise. He had done well with the club’s youth and ‘B’ teams, so was viewed as a steady pair of hands. Arbeloa responded to Flick’s comments However, the club’s failure to specify the length of his contract when he was placed in charge suggested that they were unsure whether he was the right man for the job. A record of 13 wins and one draw in 21 matches highlights why Madrid may have been reluctant to confirm whether he was a long-term appointment. Arbeloa will reportedly be replaced this summer, with Perez seemingly eager to bring in someone with a proven track record of success. That may be easier said than done given the dearth of viable options currently available. Madrid’s managerial options are thin on the ground Alonso seemed to be the ideal fit for Madrid. He was a former player who subsequently enjoyed success as a manager with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Sacking him after just seven months in charge did not seem like the brightest idea anyone had ever had, and developments this summer may hammer home that point. Several managers have been linked with the Madrid managerial job including Zinedine Zidane, Jurgen Klopp and Maurico Pochettino. Perez rates Zidane highly, but he seems destined to replace Didier Deschamps as the French national team manager at the end of the World Cup. Klopp would be welcomed with open arms at the Santiago Bernabeu, but has demonstrated no desire to leave his position as head of Red Bull’s football operations. Pochettino could be available after the World Cup, although nothing he has done with the United States national team suggests he is the right option for Madrid. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has been touted as a possibility after the club recently confirmed he will be leaving at the end of the season. Several pundits believe the 43-year-old is an ‘elite-level’ manager, but whether he is ready to step into the Madrid hot-seat is hugely debatable. Madrid’s eagerness to pander to egotistical players and dispense with Alonso’s services has created a problem that may find extremely difficult to fix this summer.

The £116m signing from Bayer Leverkusen has yet to truly get going at Liverpool

Will Sandro Tonali leave Newcastle United this summer? Headlines appear every day, multiple times a day, claiming so. This is the case for any number of Newcastle United stars. The... You can click here to read the full article.

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Bayer Leverkusen have been handed a defensive boost with Jarell Quansah officially back in full team training after his recent muscle injury.The centre-back took part in Tuesday’s open session, with club footage confirming his return to group work.His comeback follows the timeline that head coach Kasper Hjulmand hinted at before the 1–0 win over Borussia Dortmund, when he explained that Quansah was close to rejoining the squad. With preparations underway for Saturday’s Bundesliga clash against Augsburg, the defender is now expected to complete a full training week.Quansah had been sidelined for around three weeks due to a thigh muscle problem, missing two competitive matches during that period. In his absence, Loic Bade stepped into the starting XI and delivered strong performances, including in the clean-sheet victory over Dortmund.Now back on the pitch with his teammates, Quansah is once again an option for the matchday squad at the weekend, even if an immediate return to the starting lineup is not guaranteed after his layoff. His availability, however, strengthens Leverkusen’s defensive options at a key point in the season.

Aston Villa currently sit in a strong fourth place in the Premier League as the 2025/26 season enters its final phase. Unai Emery has turned the team into a real threat to the traditional big six, shown by their recent 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest and a solid 3-1 win over Bologna in the Europa […] The post Aston Villa Make A U-Turn Regarding 29-Year-Old’s Future: Why They Must Prioritise His Extension? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Serie A heavyweights Inter Milan have reportedly entered the race to sign sought-after Red Bull Salzburg winger Kerim Alajbegovic. According to L’Interista, the Nerazzurri could make a summer swoop for the 18-year-old, who could return to Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. Leverkusen sold Alajbegovic to Salzburg last summer, but they can re-sign […] The post Report – Inter Milan Make Formal Inquiry About Red Bull Salzburg Teenager Amid Bayer Leverkusen Buy-Back Clause appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Ever since Hugo Viana replaced Txiki Begiristain as the director of football at Manchester City, Viana has been a shrewd operator in the transfer market. City have signed players like Marc Guehi, Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, who have immediately come in and played a role in Pep Guardiola’s […] The post Manchester City are linked with a midfielder that fits Hugo Viana’s profile of signings appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Bayern Munich will face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, while Freiburg are through to the UEFA Europa League last four.

Manchester City could be set for a midfield revamp this summer, with Bernardo Silva set to leave and uncertainty surrounding Rodri’s future. City are exploring the market for several midfield targets and have now been linked with Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza and Hertha Berlin’s Kennet Eichhorn. According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, City are […]

Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly gunning for Xabi Alonso. After transforming Bayer Leverkusen, could he be the key to Arsenal's transformation? His success in Germany is undeniable. #XabiAlonso #Arsenal #BayerLeverkusen #FootballManager #PremierLeague #WeAreSoccer

Manchester City are once again in pursuit of Germany-born Algeria international Ibrahim Maza’s signature in the upcoming transfer window, as per reports. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder was on City’s radar last summer but Bayer Leverkusen beat the Blues and other interested sides to sign him on a five-year contract for a reported fee of €12 […]

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With only five games left of the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign to play, the race for the European places is heating up.

Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba insisted he is focused on securing Champions League football with the club “which gives me everything”, amid speculation surrounding his future at BayArena. Tapsoba kept a clean sheet on Saturday as Leverkusen defeated second-placed Borussia Dortmund 1-0, with Robert Andrich scoring a long-range stunner at Signal Iduna Park. Kasper Hjulmand’s […] The post Leverkusen´s Tapsoba concentrating on Champions League qualification amid transfer speculation appeared first on Soccer News.

The boos received by Nico Schlotterbeck during Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen have been described as “outrageous” by his livid centre-back partner Waldemar Anton. A stunning, 25-yard strike from Robert Andrich was enough to hand Leverkusen victory at Signal Iduna Park, halting BVB’s four-match Bundesliga winning streak. Dortmund have now failed to win […] The post ´Outrageous´ Schlotterbeck jeers called out by Anton after Dortmund loss appeared first on Soccer News.

Goretzka hits leaders’ 102nd goal in 5-0 win at St Pauli Ferran Torres double helps Barcelona beat Espanyol 4-1 Bayern Munich crushed hosts St Pauli 5-0 in the Bundesliga to set an all-time season scoring record while also extending their lead at the top to 12 points with five games left to play. The Bavarian club, who host Real Madrid on Wednesday in their Champions League quarter-final second leg after their 2-1 win in Spain, are within touching distance of the league title on 76 points, with second-placed Borussia Dortmund stuck on 64 after their 1-0 home loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

A stunning strike from Robert Andrich earned Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 win over second-place Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, boosting their push for Champions League qualification. Both sides traded chances in an open first half at Signal Iduna Park, with Julian Brandt firing wide twice, while Aleix Garcia failed to test Gregor Kobel from distance. Andrich […] The post Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen: Andrich stunner sends Hjulmand´s side closer to Bundesliga t appeared first on Soccer News.

Robert Andrich’s spectacular strike brought an end to Borussia Dortmund’s four-game winning streak to keep Bayer Leverkusen’s UEFA Champions League hopes alive.

VICTOR BONIFACE was wanted by Premier League giants after spearheading Bayer Leverkusen to Bundesliga glory two years ago - but he has been brutally blasted for returning to training overweight. The striker, 25, joined Werder Bremen on loan last summer and has battled back from knee surgery. But Boniface, who was involved in a horrific...

Verdict: Borussia Dortmund win Best Odds: 1/1 Bookmaker: Dachbet In what is a blockbuster Bundesliga battle this weekend, Borussia Dortmund will welcome Bayer Leverkusen to rural Germany. Borussia Dortmund Starting with the hosts, while Borussia Dortmund might have already accepted that the best they can muster is another silver medal finish among Germany’s elite this […] The post Prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

Mikel Arteta has been told Arsenal 'might have won the Premier League already' had they signed a £26m striker instead of Viktor Gyokeres.

Second-placed Borussia Dortmund host UEFA Champions League-chasing Bayer Leverkusen in a potentially pivotal clash as we approach the business end of the campaign. This is how the two teams stack up ahead of Saturday's Matchday 29 encounter…

Florian Wirtz to Liverpool: Moment of Truth for a Generational Talent Wirtz at crossroads of elite progression There comes a point in every prodigious career when potential must harden into authority. For Florian Wirtz, that juncture feels imminent. The Bayer Leverkusen playmaker has dazzled, teased and dictated in flashes, yet the next move — potentially […] The post Journalist: ‘It’s not really worked out’ as Liverpool star’s future challenged appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Two leagues in Europe can now earn an extra UEFA Champions League qualifying spot for the following season. The Bundesliga had five teams in the competition as a result in 2024/25 and is well placed to repeat the feat in 2026/27.

The Gunners were far from convincing vs. Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16, and a late 1-0 win at Sporting on Tuesday brings questions about a team expected to dominate

Premier League legend Gareth Barry has backed Arsenal to reach the Champions League final but believes they will miss out on the trophy.

Arsenal travel to Portugal to take on Sporting Lisbon tonight in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, live on talkSPORT. The Gunners are looking to get back on track in Europe, after a n…

Xabi Alonso is gearing up for a return to management. Sources close to the Spaniard have indicated he is looking to get back to work after being sacked by Real Madrid in January. The Liverpool lege…

Arsenal want to add to their forward options in the summer, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Christian Kofane now identified as a target. And their interest has been verified by the player’s agent, who has confirmed that the Gunners are in pole position to sign him. They are not alone. Several other Premier League clubs have been... The post Arsenal in pole position to sign striker appeared first on Footie Central.

Arsenal have been warned that Sporting have one advantage for their Champions League quarter-final clash.

Kasper Hjulmand hopes Saturday’s chaotic 6-3 victory over Wolfsburg can give Bayer Leverkusen a major boost for the rest of the season, after a stirring fightback eased the pressure on the Danish head coach. Leverkusen were 3-1 down at the BayArena approaching the end of the first half, and a defeat could have had major […] The post Hjulmand hopes winning nine-goal thriller will boost Leverkusen in top-four hunt appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed Gabriel will be assessed after he picked up an injury in the Gunners’ FA Cup defeat to Southampton. The Brazilian was forced off in the 72nd minute against…

Micah Richards believes Arsenal would 'batter' Barcelona if the two teams were to meet in the Champions League semi-final.

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane has topped the Bundesliga scoring charts for two seasons running, and the England striker is well on course to make that a hat-trick as the league gets ready to enter the final quarter of the season. Let's look at the leading pack for the top scorer's crown, featuring Deniz Undav and Serhou Guirassy...

Andoni Iraola could come into consideration for the Liverpool job this summer amid major uncertainty over the future of Arne Slot. Liverpool made a disastrous start to their season run-in as they w…

Alejandro Grimaldo scored a brace as Bayer Leverkusen recovered from 3-1 down to earn a vital win against relegation-threatened Wolfsburg, keeping their European qualification dreams alive.

Following a challenging 2024/25 campaign, Jonas Hofmann is enjoying his football again at Bayer Leverkusen. In a wide-ranging interview, the veteran midfielder talks about life under Kasper Hjulmand, his hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, their DFB Cup semi-final tie with Bayern Munich and much more...

The German international joined Liverpool for a club record £116million from Bayer Leverkusen last June, although the fee was later eclipsed when the Reds spent £125m on Alexander Isak.