Thomas Muller scored one goal and set up another as Bayern Munich restored their four-point advantage at the top of the table with a 5-2 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, hours after Borussia Dortmund had reduced the gap with a win at Wolfsburg. The two sides meet in Dortmund on Tuesday. Leon Goretzka, Robert
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Wembley Stadium displays blue lights on its arch to support for NHS workers during the coronavirus outbreak. Sid Lowe analyses La Liga’s situation after the coronavirus outbreak suspended play indefinitely. Inter Milan’s Ashley Young sends a message to practice social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches a fundraiser to “kick coronavirus away” in
Janusz Michallik explains how Robert Lewandowski impacts Bayern beyond just scoring goals. Frank Lampard said that his Chelsea side needed to get everything right against Bayern Munich and they didn’t. The FC boys heap praise on Robert Lewandowski after his performance in Bayern Munich’s win vs. Chelsea. Craig Burley reacts to Bayern Munich’s thumping 3-0
Two second-half goals in less than three minutes from Serge Gnabry and another from Robert Lewandowski earned Bayern Munich a thumping 3-0 victory at Chelsea in their Champions League round-of-16, first-leg at Stamford Bridge. All eyes were on Bayern striker Lewandowski prematch, but rather than score the vital goals he set them up for teammate
In Germany, it was arguably the Decade of Robert Lewandowski. After arriving at Borussia Dortmund from Poland’s Lech Poznan in the summer of 2010 for $5.2 million, he has done nothing but score goals and win trophies. In his first season with Dortmund, he only made 15 league starts and only scored eight goals, but
Julien Laurens wouldn’t be shocked if Chelsea sprung a surprise on Bayern like they did in the 2012 final. Gab Marcotti is encouraged by Philippe Coutinho’s performance in Bayern’s win over Werder Bremen. Robert Lewandowski has another record day for Bayern, but will he ever be considered the world’s top striker? See where Cristiano Ronaldo’s
In his Dynamo Kiev days alongside Andriy Shevchenko, former Ukraine forward Serhiy Rebrov scored so many vital goals for his team that he earned the nickname of “The Rescuer.” By the end of this season, one wonders what the Bayern Munich fans will be calling Robert Lewandowski. Bayern started the campaign in a rare state
A wild weekend of football, and there’s a fantastic bunch of numbers to sift through. ESPN brings you the best of the lot. Premier League Liverpool maintained their imperious form with a come-from-behind win against Tottenham, Manchester United finally remembered what it is like to win away from home in the league, Arsenal were held
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Top 10 free agents in 2020 | European transfer review TOP STORY: Madrid eye January swoop for Lewandowski Real Madrid
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson and Alexis Nunes discussed what Robert Lewandowski needs to do to in order to remain a top class striker for years to come. Robert Lewandowski has extended his Bayern Munich contract by two years until 2023. The Poland international, who has been linked with moves to Real Madrid or Chelsea in
Another topsy-turvy weekend of European football, and another weekend of scarcely believable numbers. Some results were expected. Some, not so much. Premier League 1 Crystal Palace have beaten Manchester United in the Premier League for the first time in the competition’s history. In fact, before Jordan Ayew and Patrick van Aanholt got their goals, the
Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop explain why Bayern Munich’s lack of athleticism at the back will give them problems this season. The FC crew examine the public spat going on at Bayern Munich between Karl-Heinz Rumminegge and Niko Kovac surrounding Leroy Sane. Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has called on the club to make high-profile
Bayern Munich supporters were out in full force in Houston during their emphatic 5-0 Der Klassiker win over Borussia Dortmund. Via Bayern. ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno shares his reasons why 35 year old Arjen Robben isn’t the best fit for Toronto FC and Major League Soccer. ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno gives his take on the
Manchester City’s pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple is entering its final leg — they strolled to a 1-0 win over Brighton to book a place in the FA Cup final. Joining them there are Watford, who staged a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to win their semifinal against Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 in extra time. In the Premier
Jurgen Klopp failed to get one over on former foe Bayern Munich as Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their second round Champions League tie at Anfield. Dan Thomas and Craig Burley make their picks for the first legs of this week’s Champions League, including Liverpool-Bayern and Atletico-Juventus. In
Steve Nicol breaks down Manchester United’s first Premier League loss under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal. Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno were in full agreement that Raheem Sterling’s first goal against Watford should never have been allowed to stand. Steve Nicol examines what is behind Mohamed Salah’s recent struggles and what he
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists Bayern Munich will not leave the Bundesliga or Champions League to compete in the proposed European Super League. Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben has described his time with the club as a beautiful period of his life but believe it is the right time to move on after 10 years in Germany. Bayern
Shaka Hislop recaps Borussia Dortmund’s thrilling 3-2 win over rivals Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker. Despite a goal in each half from the clinical Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich twice let slip a lead against unbeaten Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund losing a thriller 3-2 in the Westfalenstadion on Saturday. Positives Bayern produced an impressive first-half performance
Bayern Munich were pushed to the brink, but it was Robert Lewandowski’s late strike that propelled his side past Drochtersen/Assel. German Cup: Robert Lewandowski (81′) Drochtersen/Assel 0-1 Bayern Munich Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich admits the Bundesliga can’t compete with the fierce competition at the top of the Premier League. MUNICH — Bayern Munich coach Niko
Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben has praised the intensity of the training brought in by new head coach Niko Kovac. Franck Ribery hailed Jerome Boateng as one of the best central defenders in the world, in spite of the German being linked with a move away from Munich. Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has said the