The Bundesliga fixture, 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs. Bayern Munich, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 30, at the MEWA Arena.
Bayern Munich, newly-crowned Bundesliga champions, sealed their 31st league title last weekend after a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker. Goals from Gnabry (15'), Robert Lewandowski (34'), and Jamal Musiala (83') swept the Black and Yellows aside at the Allianz Arena. Bayern currently sits at the top of the table with 75 points from 24W, 3D, & 4L, and have five straight league victories, WWWWW ahead of this dead-rubber clash against FSV Mainz. With nothing left at stake, Julian Nagelsmann has promised to feature a few unfamiliar faces for this weekend’s clash against Mainz when he lays out the 4—2—3—1 formation. Robert Lewandowski, who was given a day off from training, could be sitting this one out alongside several other key players. Reports suggest that the Pole will officially request a transfer to Barcelona, having gotten wind of Bayern’s initial contact with Erling Haaland and pursuit of Ajax's Sebastien Haller. According to further reports from Sport Bild, agent Pini Zahavi is expected with a mouth full of words at the board before asking for a transfer. Meanwhile, Thomas Müller has a cold, while Kingsley Coman is nursing a niggling ankle injury. In addition, Corentin Tolisso (hamstring) is ruled out of this clash against Mainz.
After bouncing back to winning ways following the UEFA Champions League exit, the Reds return against the Black & Yellows in Der Klassiker, looking to pick up a win and seal their record 31st Bundesliga title. Both sides renew their rivalry in another meeting, whose first episode dates back to October 16, 1965. FC Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 23, at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich picked up a 3-0 win against Arminia Bielefeld over the weekend at the Bielefelder Alm Stadium. An own goal from Jacob Laursen (10' O.G.) set in motion what would eventually be a three-goal haul after additional goals from Serge Gnabry (45'+7) and the second-half substitute, Jamal Musiala (85'). The victory leaves Julian Nagelsmann’s side unbeaten in five BL games, DWWWW, and nine points clear at the top of the table with four games to go. Bayern has 72 points from 23W, 3D, and 4L. A victory over second-placed Dortmund [63P: 20W, 3D, & 7L] on Saturday would see the Bavarians pick up their tenth consecutive Bundesliga title, having done so since the 2012/13 season. A win against the Black and Yellows, having won each of their last seven competitive games against Dortmund would be the longest winning streak in this fixture. Bayern has just as many points as Borussia Dortmund in the second half of this Bundesliga season (29) as they go into Saturday's Der Klassiker. Die Roten’s 4—2—3—1 formation will see Robert Lewandowski in attack once again. The Pole remains the subject of speculation, with Bayern München's CEO, Oliver Kahn, speaking about the situation in an interview with Sport1. "As of today, Robert has a contract with us. We're currently in contact with him and we want him to stay at Bayern for as long as possible," said Kahn, after ruling out the possibility of signing Erling Haaland. Meanwhile, additional reports speak of a possible extension of contract for Thomas Müller, while Marcel Sabitzer could be on the way out of the club in the summer.
The Bundesliga fixture, DSC Arminia Bielefeld vs. Bayern Munich, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, April 17, at the Bielefelder Alm Stadium.
After crashing out of the UEFA Champions League following an aggregate 2-1 defeat to Villarreal, Bayern Munich set their sights on Bielefeld, hoping to pick up three points ahead of the upcoming Der Klassiker. Last time out in the Bundesliga, the Bavarians picked up a narrow 1-0 win over FC Augsburg. The Reds remain at the top of the table, 9 points clear over second-placed Dortmund [60 points] while having 69 points from 22W, 3D, & 4L. Bayern has won three Bundesliga games in a row, DDWWW, heading into this match against Arminia Bielefeld. Last weekend’s 1-0 win saw Bayern pick up a seven-game unbeaten run [5W & 2D] for the first time under Julian Nagelsmann. The 34-year-old hopes to extend this unbeaten streak to eight games by the end of the weekend. Die Roten’s 4—2—3—1 formation will see the league’s top scorer, Robert Lewandowski (32 goals), in attack once again for this clash against Arminia Bielefeld. The Pole remains a subject of speculation, with Barcelona looking like the favorites to secure his services in the summer. Bayern will be without Hernandez and Kingsley Coman for Saturday’s game. "Lucas and King are both dealing with muscle problems. I don't think they will travel to Bielefeld with us," said Julian Nagelsmann in a pre-match press conference earlier today [Thursday]. "We have a clearly defined goal in mind now: to win our next two games and secure the title," added Julian Nagelsmann.
Following the weekend’s narrow win over FC Augsburg, the Reds take on the Yellow Submarine this Tuesday, looking to overturn a first-leg one-goal deficit on European soil for the first time since 2015. The reverse fixture of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, F.C. Bayern Munich vs. Villarreal C.F., kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on April 12 at the Allianz Arena.
FC Bayern Munich stooped to a labored 1-0 home win over Augsburg on Saturday after Robert Lewandowski (82' P.) converted from the penalty spot to take his goal tally to 32, as the Bundesliga’s top scorer. Bayern’s victory over Augsburg leaves the Bavarians with only one defeat in five games across all competitions, DWWLW. - The 1-0 loss to Villarreal in the reverse fixture, which ended Bayern's seven-match unbeaten run against Spanish opposition [5W, 2D, & 0L]. The Bavarians are now looking to overturn last Wednesday’s result in what remains their 20th episode in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, for a chance to take on either Benfica or Liverpool in the UCL semi-finals. Bayern has 11 victories and 11 losses in the knockout phase against Spanish opposition. The Reds have recovered from an away first-leg defeat to win a two-legged fixture on ten occasions on European soil, but have suffered 13 defeats, with ten in the last 13 episodes. Julian Nagelsmann’s 4—2—3—1 formation will see Robert Lewandowski at the top once again for this UEFA Champions League clash against Villarreal, with the trio consisting of Sane, Thomas Müller, and Gnabry right behind the Pole. Robert Lewandowski is the UEFA Champions League top scorer this season with 12 goals, one more than Karim Benzema (11 goals), who hit back-to-back hat-tricks over PSG and Chelsea recently. Niklas Süle’s availability for Tuesday’s clash against the Yellow Submarine remains in doubt alongside Corentin Tolisso.
After a shocking narrow defeat to the Yellow Submarine in the star-studded arena of champions, the Reds are back in the German Bundesliga, hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table. FC Bayern Munich vs. FC Augsburg kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 9, at the Allianz Arena.
FC Bayern Munich were beaten away from home in the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2017 on Wednesday night when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Villarreal in the first leg of the UCL quarter-finals. A well-constructed Villarreal goal left Arnaut Danjuma (8’) with the celebrations inside the first ten minutes. The Bavarians came close on a few occasions but failed to hit the back of the net for the remaining length of the game. "We deserved to lose. We weren't good today," Julian Nagelsmann told DAZN in a post-match interview. "In the first half, we lacked power in defense and had too few chances. The second half was a completely wild game. We gave up control because we were desperate to score, but we could have conceded two more," the Bayern boss added. Back on home soil, Bayern picked up a comfortable 4-1 win as they completed a league double over SC Freiburg at the Europa-Park Stadion last weekend. The Bavarians are unbeaten in five league games, with back-to-back victories, and are looking to pick up three wins in a row on Saturday, WDDWW. The Reds remain at the top of the table, nine points clear of Borussia Dortmund [57 points] while having 66 points after 21W, 3D, & 4L. A 4—2—3—1 formation is expected from Julian Nagelsmann, with none other than the league’s top scorer, Robert Lewandowski, with 31 goals, at the top of the formation. Alphonso Davies made his return after a COVID-inspired heart problem that kept him sidelined for weeks and is expected to have another start on Saturday. Meanwhile, Tolisso (hamstring) is ruled out for the weekend.
Following a shocking defeat to the Frogs, the Yellow Submarine sets course for the Star of the South, having sailed into the murky waters of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2009. Villarreal C.F. vs. F.C. Bayern Munich kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, April 6, at Estadio de la Cerámica.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, came up with a 4-1 smashing win over Freiburg at the weekend. Having completed the double over Christian Streich’s side, the league leaders remain at the top of the table, nine points clear of second-placed Dortmund, who picked up a defeat to RB Leipzig at the weekend, 4-1. Bayern’s victory at the weekend leaves the club unbeaten in five games across all competitions, DWDWW. The club's away record against Spanish sides is 8W, 7D, and 15L. Julian Nagelsmann’s 4—2—3—1 formation will see Robert Lewandowski at the top once again for this UEFA Champions League clash against Villarreal, with the trio consisting of Sane, Thomas Müller, and Kingsley Coman right behind the Pole. Robert Lewandowski was taken off in the 62nd minute against Freiburg in a game that saw Bayern Munich with 12 players on the pitch after a substitution mix-up that had the match stopped temporarily. Corentin Tolisso was forced off in the 85th minute, despite coming off the bench in the early moments of the second half. Alphonso Davies is yet to return to full fitness after suffering from COVID-inspired myocarditis, while Eric Choupo-Moting recently tested positive for COVID.
The Bundesliga fixture, SC Freiburg vs. FC Bayern Munich, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 2, at the Europa-Park Stadion.
Bayern Munich restored a six-point gap at the top of the table after blowing FC Union Berlin away in a 4-0 home win. A brace from Robert Lewandowski (45'+1 P. & 47') saw him take his goal tally to 31 as the league’s top scorer. The Reds now have 63 points from 20W, 3D, & 4L and are unbeaten in five Bundesliga games, WWDDW. Bayern have hit the back of the net 81 times this season in 27 games, - more than any other team in Bundesliga history. However, the Bavarians have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last seven Bundesliga games against Freiburg. Julian Nagelsmann’s 4—2—3—1 formation would see Robert Lewandowski in attack once again, with the fabled trio of Leroy Sane, Thomas Müller, and Kingsley Coman right behind the Pole. Earlier reports had suggested Lewandowski would be making a switch to Barcelona. However, it appears the planned move has fallen through due to the Spanish outfit’s precarious financial situation. Should Bayern continue to hold out on a new contract, Manchester United could become a viable suitor. Alphonso Davies returned to team training following a COVID-19 inspired heart problem and could be an option on the bench for Saturday’s game, along with Serge Gnabry (flu).
Having dropped more points last weekend, the Reds are back against the Iron Ones, looking to regain lost ground in the Bundesliga title race. The clash between Bayern Munich and 1. FC Union Berlin kicks off at 18:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 19, at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich ended up with back-to-back 1-1 draws following the game against Hoffenheim last weekend at the PreZero Arena. A remarkable strike across the face of goal from Christoph Baumgartner (32’) ended up in the back of the net to see the home side take the lead. But a textbook header from the league’s top scorer, Robert Lewandowski (45'), left both sides on level terms just before the break. Serge Gnabry had the chance to grab a second for the Reds but was denied by the woodwork. Without a win in two games for the first time since February 2021, LWWDD, Bayern, with 60 points from 19W, 3D, and 4L, saw the nine-point cushion between themselves and second-placed Dortmund reduced to seven points. The Bavarians could further see the gap drop to just four points if the Black & Yellows, who take on FSV Mainz in a COVID-inspired re-arranged fixture on Wednesday, pick up a win. The last time the Reds went winless in three games was in November 2018, under Niko Kovac. Die Rekordmeister are looking to bag a victory when they reach yet another historic numerical milestone by playing their 1,935th Bundesliga game, - a new record in the competition. Meanwhile, trouble appears to be brewing elsewhere in Robert Lewandowski’s camp. According to several reports, the 33-year-old is growing frustrated with the club’s reluctance to enter into new discussions over his contract, which ends in 2023. Barcelona are said to be closely monitoring the situation. On Saturday, Julian Nagelsmann will line up the fabled 4—2—3—1 formation once again, with none other than Robert Lewandowski, who has 29 league goals, in attack. Davies (heart condition) is back up and running but far from a return while Goretzka remains in doubt for the weekend.
The Bundesliga fixture, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs. Bayern Munich, kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 12, at the PreZero Arena.
Bayern Munich progressed into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday following an aggregate 8-2 win over RB Salzburg. Both sides played a 1-1 draw in the first meeting before Tuesday’s 7-1 thrashing which featured a hat-trick from none other than Robert Lewandowski (12’ P., 21’ P. & 23’). Following recent struggles which saw Bayern bag only two goals in their last two games, the 7-1 goal-fest was a fine reminder of the Bayern-DNA. Thomas Müller (54’ & 83') hit the back of the net twice, while Serge Gnabry (31’) and Leroy Sane (85’) also put their names on the score-sheet. Back on Bundesliga soil, Bayern are looking to return to winning ways after a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena last weekend. Die Roten sits at the very top of the table, nine points clear, as second-placed Dortmund [50 points] had their weekend clash against FSV Mainz postponed. Bayern have 59 points from 19W, 2D, & 4L, and the form: WLWWD, ahead of this fixture against Hoffenheim. With 16 points from the last eight matches, Bayern are enduring their worst second half Bundesliga season in the last 10 years. The club has dropped as many points this term [three times, 1D & 2L] as they did in their entire first half of the season. Julian Nagelsmann's 4—2—3—1 formation with Lewandowski in attack will be seen again at the weekend. Following Tuesday's hat-trick, Lewandowski is now UCL’s top scorer with 12 goals this season.
After being held to a draw in the first-leg, the Bavarians take on the Red Bulls, hoping to pick up a win and berth safely in the group of eight. The reverse fixture of the UEFA Champions League round-of-16 clash between F.C. Bayern Munich and F.C. Red Bull Salzburg kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, March 8, at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich are coming off the back of a 1-1 draw in the weekend's Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen. Out of shape at the back, the Star of the South were lucky not to concede more than a goal, having been let off the hook, not once, but twice, by Leverkusen’s lackluster finishing. However, the Bavarians continue to enjoy a nine-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table ahead of this UEFA Champions League clash against Salzburg. Last time out, both sides picked up a 1-1 draw, with Kingsley Coman (90’) bagging the leveler in the final minute of the game. The draw in the reverse fixture saw the Bavarians remain unbeaten away in 22 UEFA Champions League matches. Bayern have picked up only two victories in five games across all competitions, LDWWD, and are looking to return to winning ways on European soil. The Bavarians have advanced to the next round at this stage in five of seven episodes after drawing away from home in the star-studded arena of Champions, and they will look to do so again on Tuesday. Leroy Sane is expected to return to the starting line-up, having started from the bench for the weekend’s game against the Company’s Eleven. His presence from the get-go is expected to push Serge Gnabry to the right while forcing Kingsley Coman out of Julian Nagelsmann’s 4—2—3—1 formation. Robert Lewandowski will be in attack once again. Meanwhile, Alphonso Davies (heart problems), Corentin Tolisso (hamstring), and Goretzka (knee) are all ruled out of Tuesday's clash.