News for 'Bayern Munich'

Real Madrid book Champions League final date with Dortmund

Real Madrid book Champions League final date with Dortmund

Rediff.com9 May 2024

This sets up Real Madrid final against Borussia Dortmund, who knocked out Paris Saint-Germain in the other semi-final.

It's sealed! Vidal completes $44 million move to Bayern

It's sealed! Vidal completes $44 million move to Bayern

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has completed his transfer from Juventus to Bayern Munich by signing a four-year contract with the Bundesliga champions.

Alonso goal sends Bayern into German Cup last eight

Alonso goal sends Bayern into German Cup last eight

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A lacklustre Bayern Munich needed a long-range goal from Spaniard Xabi Alonso to secure a 1-0 victory over Darmstadt 98 on Tuesday that put them into the quarter-finals of the German Cup.

Champions League: Arsenal look to go one better against Bayern

Champions League: Arsenal look to go one better against Bayern

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in their big-name Champions League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday, both hoping European success will help lift mid-season gloom on their domestic fronts.

Bayern triumph has origins in bitter 2012 defeat

Bayern triumph has origins in bitter 2012 defeat

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Bayern Munich's shock 2012 Champions League defeat in Munich was a dark chapter in the club's history but it sowed the seeds for their fifth European triumph at Wembley stadium on Saturday.

Bayern's Schweinsteiger breaks collarbone

Bayern's Schweinsteiger breaks collarbone

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will be out for up to six weeks after breaking his collarbone in the 3-2 Champions League win over Napoli on Wednesday, the club said.

Dortmund in talks with Bayern over Goetze return

Dortmund in talks with Bayern over Goetze return

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Borussia Dortmund have started transfer talks with Bayern Munich over attacking midfielder Mario Goetze's possible return to Westfalenstadion, according to a media report. Goetze won two Bundesliga titles with Dortmund before joining Bayern in 2013 but failed to secure a starting place in three seasons under coach Pep Guardiola, who has since joined Premier League side Manchester City. The 24-year-old has also been linked in British media with a move to former Dortmund boss Juergen Klopp at Liverpool.

Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League Showdown

Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League Showdown

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The Champions League play-offs are set to deliver high-octane drama as Manchester City prepare to battle European heavyweights Real Madrid, while Celtic brace for a daunting clash against Bayern Munich, with last-16 spots on the line.

Bayern turnover tops half a billion euros

Bayern turnover tops half a billion euros

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich achieved record turnover figures for 2013/14 on Friday, matching their success on the pitch by breaking through the 500 million euros (398.05 million pounds) barrier for the first time.

Bayern's transition from injury-plagued to amazing

Bayern's transition from injury-plagued to amazing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Injury-plagued Bayern Munich chasing a treble.

Fiorentina face Bayern challenge

Fiorentina face Bayern challenge

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Bayern Munich and Fiorentina, two teams moving in opposite directions, clash in the Champions League on Wednesday with the Bavarians firm favourites to progress to the last eight.

CL Preview: Bayern start afresh with renewed optimism

CL Preview: Bayern start afresh with renewed optimism

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Bayern Munich will be out to prove they have erased the bitter taste of last season's Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they host Spain's Valencia in their opening Group F match on Wednesday.

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola's applications were not genuine: AIFF

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The quarter-final draw was the last in the current format with UEFA adopting an all-new format from the 2024-25 season onwards.

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland came back to haunt Borussia Dortmund with a clinical finish against his former team, while Phil Foden bagged a brilliant brace as the hosts cruised to a 4-1 win in the Champions League on Wednesday to climb to fourth.

For Bayern's Guardiola, beating Porto was 'a matter of life or death'

For Bayern's Guardiola, beating Porto was 'a matter of life or death'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola weathered his first major crisis at the German club, coming out stronger after his team crushed Porto 7-4 on aggregate on Tuesday to move into the Champions League last four.

PIX: Bayern crush Leverkusen; Paderborn hold Leipzig

PIX: Bayern crush Leverkusen; Paderborn hold Leipzig

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Bayern Munich came from a goal down to ease past hosts Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 on Saturday and remain firmly on course to retain the Bundesliga title with four games remaining. The Bavarians are within touching distance of their eighth consecutive league crown, but Leverkusen's 17-year-old Florian Wirtz stole some of the spotlight at the end, becoming the youngest Bundesliga scorer when he netted in the 89th minute.

Can injury-hit Bayern reverse the tide against dazzling Barca?

Can injury-hit Bayern reverse the tide against dazzling Barca?

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Bayern Munich will not only have to overturn a 3-0 Champions League semi-final first leg deficit against Barcelona on Tuesday but they will have to do it against a superb defence and in the midst of their biggest slump in years.

Bundesliga: Sensational Thiago volley earns Bayern last-gasp win

Bundesliga: Sensational Thiago volley earns Bayern last-gasp win

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Thiago Alcantara's sensational flying volley in stoppage-time earned Bayern Munich a 2-1 win at VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten run to 43 league games and increasing their Bundesliga lead to 13 points.

Football PIX: Coman rallies Bayern to victory; Juventus cruise

Football PIX: Coman rallies Bayern to victory; Juventus cruise

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Champions Bayern Munich twice needed to come from a goal down to beat hosts Augsburg 3-2 on Friday courtesy of Kingsley Coman's two goals, and cut the gap with leaders Borussia Dortmund to two points.

Irresistible Bayern rout Hanover

Irresistible Bayern rout Hanover

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

Bayern Munich beat Hanover 96 3-0 to make it three wins from their first three games.

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

On debut, substitute Marcus Rashford became the first Englishman to play a first-team game for Barcelona since former England striker Gary Lineker in 1989.

Bayern face Bremen threat

Bayern face Bremen threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

PIX: Bayern demolish Frankfurt; Ajax storm to record 13-0 win

PIX: Bayern demolish Frankfurt; Ajax storm to record 13-0 win

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Unstoppable Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick, taking his tally to 10 goals in five Bundesliga games, as the defending champions thumped hapless Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 on Saturday.

PIX: PSG maul Inter Milan for maiden Champions League crown

PIX: PSG maul Inter Milan for maiden Champions League crown

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Images from the UEFA Champions League final between Paris St Germain and Inter Milan, at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, on Saturday.

Soccer: Bayern dismantle Schalke 8-0 in season opener

Soccer: Bayern dismantle Schalke 8-0 in season opener

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Last season's top scorer Robert Lewandowski found the net with a 31st-minute penalty to become the first player to score in 10 successive appearances against the same Bundesliga opponents.

'In case Bayern are in doubt they always take the side of money'

'In case Bayern are in doubt they always take the side of money'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Bayern Munich apologised on Wednesday after failing to voice their support for an activist who was flogged in Saudi Arabia during their trip last week.

PHOTOS: Bayern humiliate dispirited Arsenal 10-2 on aggregate

PHOTOS: Bayern humiliate dispirited Arsenal 10-2 on aggregate

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Arsenal conceded five goals for the first time at their Emirates Stadium as they suffered their worst home defeat for 19 years.

Bayern, Malaga reach Champions League quarters

Bayern, Malaga reach Champions League quarters

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Nervy Bayern were beaten 2-0 at home by Arsenal but progressed thanks to their 3-1 success in London in the first leg.

UCL PIX: Newcastle, Juve book knockout place; Barca win

UCL PIX: Newcastle, Juve book knockout place; Barca win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

PIX: Fortunate Bayern come from behind to beat Sevilla

PIX: Fortunate Bayern come from behind to beat Sevilla

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Bayern Munich fought back with a deflected own goal and a late header from Thiago to claim a 2-1 win at Sevilla in an exciting Champions League quarter-final, first leg clash.

Robben inspires Bayern to easy win over Zurich

Robben inspires Bayern to easy win over Zurich

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Arjen Robben set up the first goal and scored a superb second to give Bayern Munich a comfortable 2-0 win over FC Zurich in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.

Bayern held by Bolton in UEFA Cup

Bayern held by Bolton in UEFA Cup

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Struggling Bolton Wanderers held European soccer aristocrats Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw in UEFA Cup Group F on Thursday.

Flu outbreak hits Dortmund camp

Flu outbreak hits Dortmund camp

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Borussia Dortmund defenders Waldemar Anton and Almugera Kabar are doubtful for Friday's Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen due to illness, coach Nuri Sahin said.

Bundesliga: Unbeaten Bayern face struggling rivals Dortmund

Bundesliga: Unbeaten Bayern face struggling rivals Dortmund

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund on Saturday with relations between the German heavyweights seemingly at an all-time low.

Rampant Bayern hit four past Werder in ill-tempered tie

Rampant Bayern hit four past Werder in ill-tempered tie

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich showed no signs of letting up as they brushed aside Werder Bremen 4-0 in a bad-tempered match on Saturday.

Bayern spurred by final defeat to Chelsea: Heynckes

Bayern spurred by final defeat to Chelsea: Heynckes

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Bayern Munich began to lay the foundations for this season's impressive run to the Champions League final immediately after their defeat to Chelsea in last year's showpiece, coach Jupp Heynckes said on Wednesday.

Liverpool sign Wirtz from Leverkusen in $134 million deal

Liverpool sign Wirtz from Leverkusen in $134 million deal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The 22-year-old German is Liverpool's most-expensive signing ever, ahead of captain Virgil van Dijk who joined for 75 million pounds in 2017.

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

Is Ronaldo moving to Bayern from Real Madrid?

Is Ronaldo moving to Bayern from Real Madrid?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Bayern President Uli Hoeness has pledged a big-name signing in the close season and Italian media had reported in recent days the German champions were interested in Ronaldo.