Michael Olise

Luis Diaz has become a core component of Vincent Kompany’s Bundesliga-winning side, quickly establishing himself in Bayern Munich’s free-scoring forward line as they secured a 35th title. With Harry Kane once again Bayern’s main man and Michael Olise bewitching defenders from the right, Diaz’s outstanding opening season at Bayern could easily be overlooked. But the […] The post Luis Diaz, the ‘worker’ who makes Bayern’s champions click appeared first on Soccer America.

Il Bayern Monaco vince la Bundesliga con il poker allo Stoccarda: i bavaresi ora possono concentrarsi su Champions League e Dfb Pokal.

Since joining Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024 from Crystal Palace, Michael Olise has looked like he was born to pull on the red of Der Rekordmeister, and this season has been no different.

Germany's preeminent footballing publication reports that Bayern Munich are interested in acquiring Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon this offseason.

Liverpool are understood to still be keen on a potential transfer deal for Bradley Barcola this summer, with the French winger stalling on signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds urgently need to strengthen in attack this summer after a difficult season, with Mohamed Salah recently confirming he’ll be leaving the club at […] The post Sources: Liverpool remain keen on 21 G/A star who’s not signing new contract with current club appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Paris Saint-Germain chief Luis Campos has reportedly held surprise talks with the representatives of Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazil international has been an inconsistent performer for the Gunners, though he showed a lot of potential when he first broke through as a youngster at the Emirates Stadium. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL […] The post Report: PSG chief holds transfer talks with surprise Arsenal star’s representatives appeared first on CaughtOffside.

As VfB Stuttgart prepare for a defining run-in that includes a heavyweight clash with Bayern Munich and a high-stakes DFB Cup semi-final derby against Freiburg, winger Jamie Leweling sat down to discuss facing the champions, learning from the best, and why big occasions bring out the best in his side.

Written by Harry Gillies. “What did you think of the sending off?” The Spanish press lobbed the question at Bayern’s manager, as they had to every passing player, but Vincent Kompany just smiled and said, “If you look at the game we can talk about some other situations as well.” Not that his words will […] The post Analysis: As Real Madrid career towards premature end to season, what’s left at the end of it? appeared first on Football España.

FC Bayern Munich booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic 6-4 aggregate victory over Real Madrid. The tie took a decisive turn late on when Madrid were reduced to ten men following an 86th-minute red card to Eduardo Camavinga. Bayern capitalized on the advantage, with late goals from Luis Díaz [...] The post UEFA Champions League: Bayern, PSG, Arsenal and Atlético Madrid reach semi-finals first appeared on Sahara Football.

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is reportedly attracting serious interest from Bayern Munich, with the German champions adding the England international to their shortlist of attacking targets. According to German journalist Christian Falk, Bayern’s recruitment team view Gordon as a highly versatile option capable of strengthening multiple areas of their forward line. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL […] The post Confirmed: Bayern Munich hold genuine interest in £80m Arsenal and Liverpool target 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.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is once again proving his value on the pitch for Crystal Palace, but questions about his long-term future at Selhurst Park are refusing to go away. The French striker has returned to scoring form after a difficult few months, yet uncertainty surrounding his contract and a collapsed transfer earlier this year means his […] The post Crystal Palace star’s long term future remains uncertain despite goal scoring return appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The father of Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany proudly wore a Bayern scarf in the Belgian parliament on Thursday, less than 24 hours after the Bavarians put four past Real Madrid to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Speculation continues over Anthony Gordon’s future, with latest reports suggesting he’d favour Arsenal over other interested clubs. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY It seems Gordon could leave Newcastle United this summer, but there have been some mixed reports about where he’d […] The post £75m star leaning towards Arsenal transfer for one reason appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Champions League, with Bayern Munich winning 6-4 on aggregate after a 4-3 success at the Allianz Arena. Much of the focus after that match has been on the controversial red card for Eduardo Camavinga, and some believe this has taken away from criticism that should be coming the […] The post Barcelona icon tells Real Madrid fans to “stop crying” about controversial Champions League exit appeared first on Football España.

Kylian Mbappe added another historic chapter to his remarkable career on a painful night for Real Madrid, as the forward matched a major Champions League scoring mark previously set by Karim Benzema. Kylian Mbappe added another historic chapter to his remarkable career on a painful night for Real Madrid, as the forward matched a major Champions League scoring mark previously set by Karim Benzema. Although the Spanish club suffered elimination against Bayern, Mbappe still found a way to leave his stamp on the contest. The result was devastating for Los Blancos, but it also underlined how central Mbappe has become to the team’s future. Even in defeat, the French star continued his record-breaking run in Europe’s biggest club competition, showing why he remains one of soccer’s most decisive players. Bayern Munich produced a dramatic 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final, sealing a 6-4 aggregate triumph and booking a place in the Champions League semi-final. The German club struck late through Luis Diaz and Michael Olise after a chaotic and emotional encounter. Bayern Munich ends Real Madrid’s European run Madrid had entered the match hoping for another famous comeback, but their resistance was broken in the closing stages. Tensions rose further when Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in the 86th minute, a decision that sparked furious protests from the visiting side. The match exploded into life almost immediately when Arda Guler scored after only 34 seconds following a mistake from Manuel Neuer. Bayern responded quickly through Aleksandar Pavlovic, setting the tone for an open and high-level contest. Harry Kane then added another goal for Bayern after Guler had restored Madrid’s lead earlier in the half. Vinicius hit the crossbar before creating the chance that allowed Mbappe to score and keep Madrid alive before the interval. That finish from the French superstar briefly gave the Spanish club the belief that momentum was shifting. Instead, Bayern’s late push proved decisive as the Bundesliga giant surged through. Mbappe matches Benzema’s historic mark While the team’s result was bitterly disappointing, Mbappe still reached several significant milestones with his goal. Among the many records, Mbappe tied Karim Benzema for second place among Frenchmen in a single Champions League season with 15 goals scored in one season. That places him alongside one of Real Madrid’s greatest modern forwards and another legendary French striker. Benzema achieved the feat during his Ballon d’Or-winning season, making Mbappe’s achievement even more notable given the pressure and expectations surrounding his first full era as Madrid’s attacking leader. Karim Benzema of Real Madrid shakes hands with head coach Jose Mourinho Only one French player has scored more in a single UEFA campaign, with Stéphane Guivarc’h’s 1997-98 tally for Auxerre still ahead. Mbappe is also now just two goals shy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s all-time single-season Champions League record of 17. Individual brilliance amid collective frustration Mbappe’s overall numbers this season remain extraordinary. He has scored 40 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions, a return that would usually place a player on course for multiple trophies. Instead, Madrid now faces the possibility of finishing the campaign empty-handed. The club is already out of the Champions League and Copa del Rey, while Barcelona holds a commanding lead in La Liga.

There was plenty of excitement in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal blockbuster between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Bayern had won the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu by 2-1, and it all kicked off straight away as Arda Guler struck for Real in the first minute. Aleksandar Pavlovic equalized only five […] The post Michael Olise scores superb goal to secure Bayern Munich double over Real Madrid (Video) appeared first on Soccer News.

The semi-finals are set after a dazzling meeting between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. But there was plenty more to talk about in the last eight Bayern Munich’s thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, which gave them a 6-4 victory on aggregate and set up a semi-final meeting with PSG, was a stone-cold classic. If either of the semis is as good as Real and Bayern’s quarter-final, this season will have been blessed. Arda Güler showed off his brilliance on Wednesday, first with his presence of mind after Manuel Neuer’s mistake led to the opening goal and again from a free-kick in the 29th minute. Güler’s goals gave Madrid hope, but Harry Kane made another difficult finish look routine before Luis Díaz and Michael Olise’s late goals settled the tie. Bayern’s wing wizards were crucial in defeating the 15-time champions. This game had it all. That includes controversy, with a post-match scuffle set off by Madrid players enraged by Eduardo Camavinga’s dismissal for two quickfire yellow cards. Neuer, the hero of the first leg, had his blushes saved by his Bayern teammates, though one save from Kylian Mbappé was him at his best, combining reflexes with brute strength. Fine margins decided a battle of the giants.

Bayern Munich secured their UEFA Champions League semi-final place after an all-time classic against 15-time winners Real Madrid. Here are three things we learnt. Bayern’s defence could be exposed by…