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Yan Diomande's reputation continues to soar after another wondergoal for RB Leipzig, while Andrej Kramarić scored twice as Hoffenheim beat Dortmund.

Vincent Kompany insisted his Bayern Munich team would have to battle past one of their “toughest opponents” in Stuttgart in order to retain their Bundesliga title. Bayern are on the cusp of a 35th top-flight title after Borussia Dortmund were beaten 2-1 by Hoffenheim, with a point at Allianz Arena on Sunday enough for Kompany’s […] The post Kompany relishing test against Bayern´s ´toughest opponents´ Stuttgart appeared first on Soccer News.

Having stumbled in recent weeks in their quest to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League, it was imperative that Hoffenheim bounced back against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. And they did just that, thanks to a double from the talismanic Andrej Kramarić that once again gives the Sinsheim club hope.

Watch extended highlights of 1899 Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund, player stats, results and goals from Bundesliga, April 18, 2026 The post 1899 Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

Newcastle United are reportedly pushing the strongest for the potential transfer of Hertha Berlin wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn. The likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and RB Leipzig are also credited with an interest in the highly-rated 16-year-old, who is fast becoming one of the most sought-after teenage talents in world football. However, it seems […] The post Newcastle emerging as favourites for Arsenal transfer target appeared first on CaughtOffside.

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim sporting director Andreas Schicker has spoken on the status of "club man" Andrej Kramaric's contract extension talks.

Andrej Kramaric’s two penalties, including a 98th-minute winner, earned Hoffenheim a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund and pushed Bayern Munich closer to the Bundesliga title. Kramaric kept his cool from 12 yards to open the scoring at PreZero Arena, only for Dortmund substitute Serhou Guirassy to net an equaliser in the 87th minute. However, after […] The post Hoffenheim 2-1 Borussia Dortmund: Two Kramaric penalties put Bayern on the brink of Bundesliga title appeared first on Soccer News.

Hoffenheim edges past Borussia Dortmund to gain three massive points in the top-four race. The majority of the first half was dominated by both teams sparring against each other for…

With only five matches left in the Bundesliga this season, we are well into the business end of the season, with relegation and European places still up for grabs. Following…

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BERLIN, April 18 - Hoffenheim's Andrej Kramaric scored two penalties, including one deep in second-half stoppage time, to give the hosts a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and gift Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich the chance to wrap up the title with a win or a draw over VfB Stuttgart on Sunday.

Andrej Kramarić converted two penalties as Hoffenheim boosted their UEFA Champions League hopes and all but ended Borussia Dortmund’s title chances, leaving Bayern Munich a point from retaining the Meisterschale on Sunday.

La sconfitta del Borussia Dortmund sul campo dell'Hoffenheim, maturata nei minuti di recupero, consentirà al Bayern di laurearsi campione di Germania con almeno un punto in casa contro lo Stoccarda. Grande scalpore, tuttavia, ha fatto la concessione del primo dei due calci di rigore che hanno fissato il punteggio finale sul 2-1. L'EPISODIO In una sfida estremamente tesa, a far discutere è l'assegnazione del primo calcio di rigore in favore dell'Hoffenheim: Sule, in piena area di rigore, scivola a causa di un sospetto infortunio alla coscia e, proprio mentre stava perdendo l'equilibrio, impatta con il suo braccio la conclusione di Kramaric. Dopo una revisione al VAR, viene assegnato il penalty e al contempo Sule è stato sostituito da Bensebaini.

Il Dortmund pareggia in casa dell'Hoffenheim e ora i bavaresi sono a un successo dal Meisterschalen.

According to multiple reports, Marco Rose, formerly of RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, has agreed terms in principle to become Bournemouth’s next head coach, replacing Andoni Iraola. Iraola announced on Tuesday that he will leave the south coast club at the end of the season when his contract comes to an end. Rose has been […] The post Marco Rose to replace Iraola at Bournemouth appeared first on Soccer News.

Bayern Munich now have their first chance to secure the 2025/26 Bundesliga title on Sunday.. Plus the races for Europe and top-flight survival continue. We break down the permutations for you this weekend...

Hoffenheim will hope to keep their top-four hopes alive when they face Borussia Dortmund at the PreZero Arena today. Since grabbing a 4-2 victory over rock-bottom Heidenheim at the beginning…

Bayer Leverkusen will hope to edge closer to the top four places when they face Augsburg this weekend at the BayArena. Die Werkself enter Matchday 30 of the Bundesliga after…

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.

Bournemouth have reached an agreement in principle to appoint former Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose as their new head coach, following the shock announcement that Andoni Iraola will depart the club this summer. The deal, which is expected to be finalised before the end of the current campaign, will see the 49-year-old […] The post Bournemouth reach agreement to appoint two time league winner to replace Iraola appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Borussia Dortmund are determined not to roll over and allow Bayern Munich to celebrate an early Bundesliga title win, Niko Kovac declared ahead of Saturday’s trip to Hoffenheim. Robert Andrich’s goal was decisive as Dortmund lost 1-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen last time out, leaving them 12 points behind Bayern with five matches remaining. […] The post Dortmund will not throw in the towel as Bayern target early Bundesliga title party 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

Manchester United’s midfield has been crying out for a massive structural reset for quite some time now. With the legendary Casemiro officially confirming he will be packing his bags when his contract expires at the end of June, the desperate search for his long-term successor has started. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE […] The post Man United join Premier League rivals Arsenal in race for in-demand Brazilian appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has made the big claim that he feels Hugo Ekitike can come back even stronger after the “devastating” news of his serious injury this week. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The France international has started well at […] The post Arne Slot makes big claim about Hugo Ekitike after “devastating” injury for Liverpool star appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester United reportedly have a concrete interest in signing Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, whose release clause is a bargain £32.6m. The 25-year-old has really caught the eye in the Bundesliga in recent times, leading to talk of Man Utd being keen on him from a variety of sources. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL […] The post Expert claims Man United have concrete interest in signing star with £32.6m release clause appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Chelsea have made a surprising decision regarding Alejandro Garnacho’s future at the club. According to the Sun, the Blues are open to selling the 21-year-old in the summer transfer window. Garnacho joined Chelsea last summer from Manchester United in a £40 million deal. He has endured a difficult season, scoring just one goal in 21 […]

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.

Robert Lewandowski has had a disappointing season, losing his starting position at Barcelona and missing out on the 2026 World Cup. Following this, the Polish now faces one of the most important challenges of his career: Convincing the Blaugranas and securing his future. Despite arriving in Barcelona as a seasoned veteran, Robert Lewandowski managed to put in an impressive performance in his first few seasons, scoring 42 goals last season and surpassing 25 goals in the two seasons prior. Despite this, the Polish striker is having a season to forget, missing out on the 2026 World Cup and raising serious doubts among the Blaugranas. As a result, he faces a tough challenge: convincing the Spanish side to keep him and securing his future. Shortly after the start of the 2025–26 season, Robert Lewandowski suffered two muscle injuries that limited his impact at Barcelona. As a result, Ferran Torres took his starting spot, delivering strong performances. Beyond the injuries themselves, this situation highlights a growing concern: his declining physical output. While the Polish striker remains in good shape, Hansi Flick’s tactical system demands far more than just goals, something he has not been consistently providing. Unlike his previous season, Robert Lewandowski has been far less productive in front of goal. In the 40 matches he has played this season, he has managed to score just 17 goals, marking his lowest scoring output since joining Barcelona. With his contract set to expire in June 2026, the Blaugranas are not fully convinced about renewing him, reportedly offering only a one-year extension with a reduced salary and a secondary role. His struggles have not been limited to Barcelona, as Lewandowski has also failed to impress with Poland. Despite being an undisputed starter, the veteran was unable to make a decisive impact in the final stages of the World Cup qualifiers, going scoreless against Sweden and missing out on the 2026 edition, leaving him with just two World Cup appearances in his career. Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on from the bench. Lewandowski disappointed with Poland in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Robert Lewandowski is one of the most important players in the history of Poland. After 165 appearances, he has scored 89 goals, making him the nation’s all-time leading scorer. He also ranks among the top five international goal scorers of all time, alongside players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Despite this, the 37-year-old striker did not deliver his best performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. During the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Lewandowski set a historic record by scoring 16 goals in 10 matches. Far from slowing down in the 2022 edition, the Polish forward once again impressed, netting 9 goals in 9 games and leading his national team to the tournament. However, he was unable to replicate that level in the most recent campaign, producing a less effective return. Unlike the previous two editions, Lewandowski managed just five goals in nine matches for Poland. While he has played a key role in creating space and assisting teammates, his goal output has dropped significantly. He also failed to score against Sweden in the play-off final, leaving his side without his usual scoring contribution and reflecting a difficult season in which he has struggled to find his best form. Lewandowski no longer fits in at Barcelona under Flick Hansi Flick has managed to establish a highly dominant style of play in Europe. Since his arrival in Barcelona, he has relied on intense high-pressing and pressure after turnover involving his forwards. As a result, the Blaugranas have excelled offensively, creating far more scoring opportunities. While Lewandowski performed brilliantly in the 2024-25 season, his physical condition has declined this season, making him less productive. During the 2025–26 season, Robert Lewandowski has become a less effective goalscorer, though he has maintained his importance in overall play by drawing defenders and creating opportunities for his teammates. However, head coach Hansi Flick has a clear demand for his striker: high pressing and immediate pressure after losing possession. As a veteran forward, Lewandowski has struggled to meet those physical demands. Given his declining goal output and high salary, Barcelona are reportedly no longer counting on him as an undisputed starter. Instead, they are pursuing the signing of a younger forward such as Julián Álvarez, prioritizing pressing, pace, scoring ability, and creativity. That said, the Polish striker could still play a key role off the bench, offering experience and finishing quality as a more traditional central striker. Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona With one of the highest salaries in the squad, Robert would need to significantly reduce his wages and accept a secondary role. While this scenario would be ideal for Barcelona, he could struggle to adapt to those conditions. In addition, he continues to attract strong interest from clubs that could offer him a more lucrative contract or a more prominent role. As a result, Lewandowski is not entirely open to staying at Barcelona, feeling neglected by the club, reports Nil Sola, via SER. How has Lewandowski’s playing style changed compared to previous seasons? Robert Lewandowski has gone through several distinct phases throughout his career. During his tenure at Borussia Dortmund, the Polish striker established himself as a brilliant forward, physically dominant and relentless in pressing defenders to score. While not yet a standout in collective play, he still managed to record 103 goals and 42 assists in 187 appearances, attracting interest from Real Madrid and several top European clubs. With his move to Bayern Munich, Lewandowski underwent a clear evolution in his playing style. Under the influence of Pep Guardiola, he developed into one of the most complete strikers in the world. Not only did he excel as a goalscorer, but he also became fully integrated into the team’s collective play, frequently rotating positions with Thomas Müller. At the same time, he maintained his physical dominance, finishing his spell with 344 goals and 73 assists in 375 matches. After his historic stint in Germany, Lewandowski chose to join FC Barcelona. Despite already being a veteran, he made an immediate impact under Xavi Hernández. Thanks to his game intelligence, he stood out by scoring 33 goals in his first season, playing a key role in creating space, pressing, and winning duels against defenders. However, he has since had to adapt his style, maintaining his importance while seeing a decline in pure scoring output. Even though Lewandowski had previously scored 42 goals for Barcelona under Hansi Flick, he has shown a noticeable physical decline this season. As a result, he has shifted his focus toward drawing defenders and facilitating play for Fermín López and Lamine Yamal. In doing so, he has remained highly influential in the team’s overall structure, albeit with a reduced scoring role, particularly as he is no longer applies pressure on opponents. Robert Lewandowski may be an ideal fit for AC Milan Robert Lewandowski can still thrive in European leagues, and AC Milan could be an ideal fit. Arriving as a free agent, the Polish striker would suit head coach Massimiliano Allegri. Unlike Barcelona, the Rossoneri are looking for a forward capable of dominating aerially and positioning himself between opposing center-backs. While he is not coming off his best season, he could still fulfill the role required by the Italian side. As a more traditional, fixed center-forward, Lewandowski could maintain solid output in Serie A. Without heavy creative or pressing responsibilities, he could preserve his physicality to outmuscle defenders and convert chances consistently. With his clinical finishing, he could become a key solution for Allegri, especially as a partnership with Christian Pulisic could significantly boost his goal production. Compared to Christopher Nkunku and Rafael Leão, Lewandowski has consistently demonstrated elite scoring ability in recent seasons, comfortably surpassing 15 goals. He also offers a strong aerial presence, which could be decisive, particularly as Milan have relied on Adrien Rabiot in that aspect. In addition, his presence could create more space for Leão and Pulisic to operate more effectively. While Lewandowski may no longer possess the physical profile to dominate in a high-intensity collective system, he remains highly effective as a fixed striker. Moreover, he could serve as an ideal mentor for Francesco Camarda, who could develop significantly as his backup—something the club does not currently get from options like Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Giménez.

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Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola will leave the club at the end of the season after deciding against extending his contract, Sky Sports has reported. The 43-year-old, who has been…

Kevin Paredes is back available for Wolfsburg ahead of the final stretch of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. Paredes returned to full training this week ahead of Wolfsburg’s league trip to Union Berlin on Saturday. The American winger/wingback had been out of action since mid-February due to a muscular injury and overall has missed ample time ... Read more

Arda Guler’s goal against Bayern Munich for Real Madrid is one of the fastest in UEFA Champions League history. The second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid got off to a blistering start, as just 34 seconds in, Arda Guler capitalized on a mistake by Manuel Neuer to give the Spanish side the lead with a precise left-footed finish. That strike allowed Guler to move into 13th place on the list of the fastest goals in Champions League history. The Turkish midfielder overtook Andreas Moller, who had held that spot since 1996 after scoring for Borussia Dortmund 36 seconds into a match against Juventus. It is worth noting that this statistic only includes Champions League editions played since 1992, when UEFA adopted the current name — along with an expanded format — replacing the traditional European Cup. Since then, the record for the fastest goal in the competition belongs to Roy Makaay, who scored after 10.12 seconds. Interestingly, that also came in a match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, played in Germany in March 2007 during the Round of 16. TERRIBLE MISTAKE FROM NEUER, BUT INCREDIBLE GOAL FROM GULER 😱#UCL pic.twitter.com/IQ2ZPoJrwr — DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) April 15, 2026 The podium is completed by Jonas, who scored after 10.96 seconds for Valencia against Bayer Leverkusen in 2011, and Gilberto Silva, who still holds third place thanks to his 20-second goal for Arsenal against PSV Eindhoven in 2002. The fastest goals in Champions League history: 1- 10.12 seconds – Roy Makaay – Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid (2007) 2- 10.96 seconds – Jonas – Valencia vs Bayer Leverkusen (2011) 3- 20.07 seconds – Gilberto Silva – PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal (2002) 4- 20.12 seconds – Alessandro Del Piero – Manchester United vs Juventus (1997) 5- 21.06 seconds – Clarence Seedorf – Schalke 04 vs AC Milan (2005) 6- 24 seconds – Alexandre Pato – AC Milan vs Barcelona (2011) 7- 25.02 seconds – David Alaba – Bayern Munich vs Juventus (2013) 8- 25.20 seconds – Marek Kincl – Rapid Vienna vs Club Brugge (2005) 9- 25.54 seconds – Dejan Stankovic – Inter Milan vs Schalke 04 (2013) 10- 27 seconds – Conor Gallagher – Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid (2025) 11- 28.21 seconds – Mariano Bombarda – Willem II vs Sparta Prague (1999) 12- 31 seconds – David Trezeguet – AS Monaco vs Manchester United (1998) 13- 34 seconds – Arda Guler – Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid (2026) Guler also makes Real Madrid history Arda Guler not only entered the Champions League record books, but also etched his name into Real Madrid history. The Turkish midfielder now owns the second-fastest goal in the club’s history in European competition. According to sports statistics expert Mister Chip, only one Real Madrid player has scored faster in continental play: Rial, who has held the record since 1957 after scoring against Antwerp in 31 seconds. Guler now sits second with his 34-second goal, while the podium is completed by Felo, who scored against Juventus after 35 seconds in 1962.

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.

In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Liverpool are set to rival Real Madrid for Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck. It has been revealed that the Reds have set their sights on the German centre-back ahead of a potential move for him this summer. Schlotterbeck’s Impressive Form In German Football Schlotterbeck has enjoyed a good […] The post Liverpool Are Set To Rival Real Madrid For This Borussia Dortmund Defender: Good Choice For Slot? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

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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.

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The 2. Bundesliga has long served as the ultimate finishing school for German football’s most refined exports, but rarely does a talent emerge with the sheer structural poise of Noel Aseko. Currently on loan at Hannover 96 from Bayern Munich, the 20-year-old has spent the 2025/2026 campaign evolving from a promising youth prospect into the […] The post Noel Aseko Scout Report At Hannover 96 2025/2026: Bayern Munich’s Next Midfield Engine – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

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Liverpool have been selected as one of three clubs who can activate a Bundesliga superstar’s shocking release clause, and the clause can be activated almost immediately. Borussia Dortmund fans were overjoyed earlier this week when…

The Jadon Sancho era at Manchester United is finally coming to an end. His arrival promised so much but he failed to deliver at the biggest stage. He was sent out on loan to Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea and Aston Villa but none of the moves proved to be beneficial for him and to revive his […] The post Jadon Sancho faces making brutal decision as Man United exit edges closer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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Nico Schlotterbeck has been heavily linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. However, the German international has committed to the club by signing an extension. According to Florian Plettenberg, the player has a release clause of €50-60 million in his new deal, and it will be available to […] The post Boost for Liverpool in their pursuit of €60m star, but they must act before 19 July appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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.

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With his contract set to expire at the end of June, Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says he is still weighing up whether to continue playing beyond the 2025/26 season.