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Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld stunned holders Bayer Leverkusen to reach the final of the German Cup. Bielefeld fought back from a goal down to triumph 2-1 Author - Oliver W In doing so, they become the first team outside the top two divisions to knock four Bundesliga sides out of the German Cup in one season. The club, who are fourth in Germany's third division, had already beaten Union Berlin, Freiburg and Werder Bremen before their victory over the reigning Bundesliga champions. A closer look at what happened Leverkusen opened the scoring in the 17th minute through Jonathan Tah, but their lead lasted for just three minutes as Marius Worl beat keeper Lukas Hradecky with a low strike. A close-range volley from Maximilian Grosser before the break completed Bielefeld's comeback and condemned Leverkusen to their first German Cup defeat under manager Xabi Alonso. The home fans created a remarkable atmosphere This achievement in context Bielefeld returned to the Bundesliga in 2020 ...

Xabi Alonso announced as Real Madrid manager The announcement follows Alonso’s decision earlier this month to step down from his role at Bayer Leverkusen, having guided the German club to an unbeaten Bundesliga title and a domestic cup double in his first full season.  Author - Ajay The former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder returns to the Bernabeu on a three-year contract, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti. It brings to a close Ancelotti’s second spell in charge. Though expected, the departure of the club’s most successful manager is still tinged with melancholy. The transition is complete. Ancelotti, one of the game's most respected figures, now turns his attention to Brazil, while Alonso, the heir apparent, steps into one of football’s most demanding roles. This is more than a change in personnel. It marks the end of one era and the start of another, a quiet passing of the baton from the seasoned elder to the ambitious newcomer. That it happened so seamlessly owes much to Leve...

Let's have a look at how Harry Kane helped Bayern Munich regain their Bundesliga crown  This was the first major honour of Kane’s career. Author - Jack L For all his goals and personal accolades, Harry Kane has long been dogged by one persistent criticism: he had never won a major trophy with club or country. That narrative shifted this weekend, albeit in somewhat ironic circumstances. Suspended due to a fifth yellow card of the season, Kane watched from the stands as Bayern Munich faced RB Leipzig on Saturday. He was even on the touchline, ready to join the celebrations, until a late equaliser for Leipzig delayed any title confirmation. READ MORE: News and stories from across Germany via European Super Football. Instead, the decisive moment came the following day. Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw at Freiburg ensured Bayern were crowned German champions, clinching the Bundesliga title and finally allowing Kane to lift the first major trophy of his senior career. It marks a signific...

Bayern Munich stumble slightly in title race Bayern Munich missed the opportunity to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga after being held to a breathless 2-2 draw by Borussia Dortmund. Author - Ed The hosts dominated large spells of the first half but failed to convert their control into goals. They were made to pay for their wastefulness when Maximilian Beier ghosted past his marker to nod home between the legs of Jonas Urbig, remarkably the visitors' first shot on target. Bayern almost responded immediately, with Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton inadvertently turning a cross onto the underside of his own bar. But it wasn’t until Serge Gnabry’s introduction that the tide truly began to turn. The former Arsenal winger’s sharp movement opened space for Raphael Guerreiro to level against his former club, and within minutes, Bayern were in front. Gnabry danced past two defenders before curling a fine finish past Gregor Kobel to cap an inspired cameo. Yet Dortm...