Coach Sebastian Hoeness inspires Stuttgart fightback in Europa League triumph
Sebastian Hoeness guided VfB Stuttgart back to winning ways in the Europa League as his side battled to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Feyenoord on Thursday night.
Julian Brandt explains Borussia Dortmund armband handover against Eintracht Frankfurt
The German midfielder was supposed to lead the team in the penalty shoot-out loss against Frankfurt but decided to hand it over to defender Nico Schlotterbeck before the match.
"I gave Nico the armband because I felt I haven't been in the starting lineup much in recent weeks," said the 29-year-old to Kicker after the defeat.
"For us as a team, it's important to have some continuity and a permanent point of contact. He is doing the role really well right now."
Brandt scored the equaliser for the BVB in the second half of their cup exit against Frankfurt but could not help his side in the 4-2 penalty shoot-out loss, handing his team their second defeat in all competitions this season after losing Der Klassiker derby recently.
Schlotterbeck is expected to continue as Dortmund's skipper in the absence of the injured Emre Can.
Alphonso Davies poised for Bayern Munich comeback after long-term injury
Alphonso Davies is edging ever closer to a full return for Bayern Munich following a lengthy recovery from a cruciate-ligament injury sustained in March.
Patrik Schick seals breakthrough for Bayer Leverkusen in victory over Benfica
Bayer 04 Leverkusen ended their winless run in this season's UEFA Champions League 2025-26 with a 1-0 victory away at SL Benfica on Wednesday.
Phil Foden fires as Man City's Pep Guardiola backs England recall after Dortmund double
Pep Guardiola has urged England manager Thomas Tuchel to recall Phil Foden after the Manchester City star produced a sparkling performance in their 4-1 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund.