Alexis Nunes and Gab Marcotti break down Bayern’s surprising defeat against Hoffenheim after beating Spurs 7-2.
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It’s the end of Oktoberfest in Munich and Bayern paid another visit to drown their sorrows after losing 2-1 to Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Sept. 2 had already seen the Bayern players gather for a promotional event, as new signings Philippe Coutinho and Ivan…
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Robert Lewandowski could not stop Bayern Munich suffering a shock defeat against Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim’s Sargis Adamyan scored his first two Bundesliga goals to stun hosts Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday and earn their first ever win in Munich.
The 26-year-old Armenian striker scored either side of a Robert Lewandowski goal as Bayern crashed back down to reality four days after their 7-2 demolition of Tottenham Hotspur in London in the Champions League.
Bayern stayed top of the Bundesliga but are level on 14 points with Freiburg, who drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig…
Alexis Nunes and Gab Marcotti break down Bayern’s surprising defeat against Hoffenheim after beating Spurs 7-2.
Craig Burley feels the UCL favourites all have one thing in common; their lack of defensive structure.
Ale Moreno assesses whether in-form Robert Lewandowski is valued as much as he should be at Bayern.
Frank Leboeuf explains why Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann’s on-field relationship won’t improve any time soon.
Joachim Low has said that Manuel Neuer will remain Germany’s first choice goalkeeper, but will split duties with Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the upcoming international break.
Ter Stegen made his disappointment at not featuring in the last international break public, which prompted a reply from Neuer. It then led to Bayern president Uli Hoeness threatening a boycott of Bayern players in the German national team.
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The FC crew examine how Serge Gnabry has come into his own at Bayern Munich as they review his four-goal performance against Tottenham.
Plenty of dramatic finishes across the UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich’s 7-2 rout of Tottenham the biggest result from Matchday 2.
Craig Burley says Mauricio Pochettino got his tactics wrong and should shoulder the blame for Tottenham’s record-setting defeat against Bayern.
Craig Burley explains why it was so important for Chelsea’s young core to get a victory at Lille.
Ale Moreno assesses whether in-form Robert Lewandowski is valued as much as he should be at Bayern.
Bayern’s Serge Gnabry leads the way in our XI.
With the second set of Champions League group stage games finished, we look at who stood out from this week’s performances.
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Craig Burley feels the UCL favourites all have one thing in common; their lack of defensive structure.
There’s a new number one thanks to Bayern Munich’s Champions League demolition of Tottenham, while two wins from Barcelona sees them re-enter the fray as one of four La Liga sides in the top 10. Here’s Shaka’s latest power rankings:
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Dropping out: RB Leipzig, Lokomotiv Moscow
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Craig Burley feels the UCL favourites all have one thing in common; their lack of defensive structure.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop reveals his latest rankings, which feature some big changes at the top.
Alejandro Moreno discusses Robert Lewandowski’s scintillating start for Bayern and whether or not he’s valued enough as a No. 9.
Craig Burley says Mauricio Pochettino got his tactics wrong and should shoulder the blame for Tottenham’s record-setting defeat against Bayern.
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