Schick at the double for Leverkusen, Leipzig win in DFB Pokal

A brace from Patrick Schick put German Cup holders Bayer Leverkusen on course for a 3-0 victory over Elversberg in the second round on Tuesday.

Bayern thump Bochum to retake Bundesliga top spot

Bayern Munich bounced back from Wednesday’s Champions League drubbing in Barcelona, thumping rock-bottom Bochum 5-0 away to return to the league summit on Sunday.

Bayern and Dortmund face tricky away trips

Stung in their midweek Champions League fixtures in Spain, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund face tricky away fixtures as they return to the Bundesliga this weekend.

Leipzig’s Xavi Simons to miss ‘several weeks’ with injury

RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons is set to miss “several weeks” with an ankle injury he picked up in this week’s 1-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool, the German club said on Thursday.

Simmering Bellingham set for Dortmund reunion in Champions League

Jude Bellingham’s first season at Real Madrid started with a glut of goals and ended with a dream double, but his second is yet to take off.

Leverkusen’s Boniface ‘slightly injured’ in car accident

Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface was “slightly injured” on Sunday after being involved in a car accident, the Bundesliga club told German media.

‘Killer’ Kane breaks drought to send Bayern back top

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl described striker Harry Kane as a “killer” after his 23-minute hat-trick carried the side to a 4-0 home win over Stuttgart on Saturday.

Bayern’s Musiala to miss Stuttgart clash, Upamecano doubtful

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala still hasn’t recovered from a hip injury and will miss Saturday’s Bundesliga clash with Stuttgart.

Watch: Frankfurt U/9 Goalkeeper nets solo goal after incredible run

Eintracht Frankfurt’s Under-9 goalkeeper Moritz Brand stunningly took the ball inside his own half, dribbling past every single Mainz opponent then topped his run with a brilliant low finish.

Klopp to return as head of Red Bull football operations

Jurgen Klopp has a new role as head of football operations at Red Bull, which owns the RB Leipzig, Salzburg and New York clubs.