Champions League Best XI: Gnabry leads the way but it’s not all Bayern

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.
GK: Andre Onana (Ajax)
Among all the deserved plaudits that Ajax’s players received in their run to the semifinals last season, it felt like goalkeeper Andre Onana got lost in the shuffle. But he’ll get some more attention if he keeps playing like he did against Valencia this week: Onana got lucky when Dani Parejo hoofed a penalty over the bar, but his sensational save alone…

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German Cup final preview: Can Serge Gnabry and Bayern complete the double, defeat RB Leipzig?

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge pays tribute to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Rafinha as the three Bayern Munich stars prepare to leave the club. Via Bayern

Leipzig and Bayern do battle in Berlin this Saturday. Will the giants complete a league/cup double or will the Bundesliga’s third-best team this season finally grab a trophy?

The final game of the 2018-19 season in Germany is Saturday’s DFB Pokal (German Cup) final between Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. Will the Bavarians complete a memorable league/cup double, or will the fledgling side from Saxony upset Niko Kovac & Co.?

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the game in Berlin — live on ESPN+, 5/25, 2 p.m. ET — and an exclusive interview with Bayern winger Serge Gnabry.

German Cup final preview

WHO’S THE FAVORITE? 18-time DFB Pokal winners Bayern are widely expected…

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Gnabry leads Bayern to Bundesliga summit, topping Player Power Rankings

Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno unleash on Borussia Dortmund after a 5-0 loss at Bayern Munich that sent their rivals top in the Bundesliga.

When you’re the architect of a thrashing of your biggest title rivals that puts you top of the table, you’re going to soar in Player Power Rankings. Our global editors pick their top 10 performers from the weekend.

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Also receiving votes: Paulo Dybala (Juventus), Lionel Messi (Barcelona).

Let us know what you think of the countdown by commenting on Twitter using #ESPNFCrankings.

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Arsenal was difficult but trophies with Bayern Munich the aim – Serge Gnabry

The FC crew answer your pressing Twitter questions regarding Bayern’s summer plans, whether Guti is a good fit for Real Madrid and more. MUNICH — Serge Gnabry has said he wants to put his struggles at Arsenal behind him and win as many trophies as possible at Bayern Munich. 
Gnabry, 22, joined Bayern from Werder Bremen last summer and spent last season on loan at Hoffenheim, scoring 10 goals as they qualified directly for the Champions League group stages for the first time.
Gnabry started his career at Stuttgart before joining Arsenal, but struggled to break through at the Gunners.
“I have a lot of passion and desire — in…

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Serge Gnabry told to find more consistency by Hoffenheim coach

Serge Gnabry is currently on loan at Hoffenheim from Bayern Munich.
Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann has warned Serge Gnabry that he must improve his attitude to make the most of his career.
Gnabry, 22, joined Hoffenheim on loan from Bayern last summer and is due to return to the Allianz Arena at the end of the season.
Gnabry has played in 18 competitive matches for Hoffenheim, scoring three goals and setting up a further five, but although he has shown flashes of his ability, Nagelsmann has now urged him to make more of his talent.
“Given his quality and his…

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Serge Gnabry’s display against Bayern impresses Jupp Heynckes

Amid growing concern over Arturo Vidal’s future, Jupp Heynckes maintains the Chilean is still an integral component in Bayern’s squad. MUNICH — Jupp Heynckes hailed Serge Gnabry as a “great talent” with “room for improvement” as the Hoffenheim loanee helped his side into a two-goal lead against his parent club before Bayern Munich fought back to win an entertaining game at the Allianz Arena 5-2.
Gnabry is spending this season on loan at Hoffenheim after signing for Bayern from Werder Bremen last summer.
Hoffenheim, coached by 30-year-old Julian Nagelsmann, made a blistering start in Munich with goals from Mark Uth and Serge Gnabry…

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Scouting Spotlight: Serge Gnabry, Odsonne Edouard and Ollie Watkins

Serge Gnabry struck twice over the weekend in Hoffenheim’s 4-0 win against RB Leipzig.

Scouting Spotlight takes a look at loanees from Bayern and PSG who are flying in their respective new homes and a Championship newcomer making his mark.

Serge Gnabry — Hoffenheim (on loan from Bayern Munich)

After missing much of the season through injury, Gnabry returned to the Hoffenheim lineup in late November and demonstrated his quality at the weekend with a brace in a pulsating 4-0 win over RB Leipzig.

Playing style
A powerful and pacy dribbler, Gnabry can play across the front line…

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