Leverkusen chase ‘perfection’ as Bayern hunt resumes
Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen know they will need to be close to perfect to hunt down leaders Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga returns from a three-week winter break.
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Dortmund move into Bundesliga top six
Borussia Dortmund scored three goals in a devastating five-minute spell to beat Wolfsburg 3-1 and end the year in the top six of the Bundesliga.
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Vincent Kompany’s side will be confident to get back on track at the Allianz Arena where they’re unbeaten in the Bundesliga since March despite recent home head-to-heads against RB Leipzig have proved tough, with Bayern conceding 12 times across the last five meetings.
Florian Wirtz extends Leverkusen contract until 2027
German young star Florian Wirtz has reportedly signed a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen and is set to remain at the club till 2027.
Dortmund’s Schlotterbeck sidelined with injury
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck looks set to miss the final two games of the year with an ankle ligament tear, deepening the club’s injury crisis.
Sahin warns of ‘unbearable’ fixture list
Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin lamented how the crowded fixture list has put an “almost unbearable” strain on players as his injury-hit side prepare to host Barcelona midweek.
Leverkusen capable of ‘big things’ ahead of Inter visit
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso backed his side to “do great things” before Tuesday’s home clash with Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Kompany: Neuer ‘probably out for 2024’
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer will likely not play again in 2024, coach Vincent Kompany said ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.