Julien Laurens believes Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe will eventually duel for “best player in the world.” Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol clash over Lionel Messi’s standing after his UCL showing vs. Chelsea in 2018. Check out how far mighty Liverpool have fallen in Shaka Hislop’s eyes following their UCL defeat vs. Atletico. The FC
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11:34 AM ET Timo Werner came off the bench but could not help RB Leipzig find a winner. Getty RB Leipzig played out a goalless draw at Wolfsburg on Saturday to slip up for the second consecutive week and stay two points behind leaders Bayern Munich. Leipzig, who host Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on
11:29 AM ET Patrik Schick scored for RB Leipzig as they drew with Bayer Leverkusen. Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images RB Leipzig’s title chase hit a snag when they drew 1-1 at home against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday to drop three points behind leaders Bayern Munich. Leon Bailey tapped in a Kai Havertz assist on the half hour
2:37 PM ET RB Leipzig kept the pressure on Bayern Munich with a comprehensive win on Saturday. SASCHA STEINBACH/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock RB Leipzig demolished hosts Schalke 04 5-0 on Saturday to remain in the hunt for the Bundesliga title, a point behind leaders Bayern Munich. Schalke keeper Alex Nuebel completely misjudged a Marcel Sabitzer shot for the visitors’
Ale Moreno has no sympathy after Liverpool expressed their dissatisfaction with Atletico Madrid’s gamesmanship. Alejandro Moreno says despite Atletico Madrid’s Liverpool win, they’re still a team with an identity crisis. Liverpool suffers a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Steve Nicol says Liverpool could have and
11:32 AM ET RB Leipzig eased past struggling Werder Bremen 3-0 on Saturday to reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga, two points ahead of champions Bayern Munich. Having failed to win in their last four games in all competitions, Leipzig were desperate to bounce back and Lukas Klostermann‘s 18th minute goal quickly put them in
Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Milan derby a classic | Bayern vs. Leipzig lessons | Barca back to winning | What’s wrong with Juve? | Praise for Everton
1:59 PM ET Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich drew 0-0 with visiting RB Leipzig on Sunday, missing their chance to increase their lead at the top of the table, with their opponents staying a point behind in second place. 1 Related Bayern, top on 43 points, enjoyed possession in a dominant first half but failed to
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
Steve Nicol considers whether RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner would move to Liverpool in the near future. Shaka Hislop is in studio to make the case for his latest power rankings, which have Bayern above Leipzig. RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has not ruled out leaving RB Leipzig this summer amid links with Premier League
2:33 PM ET RB Leipzig came from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against visitors Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday thanks to Christopher Nkunku’s 89th-minute equaliser, but the result handed the Bundesliga lead to champions Bayern Munich. Frenchman Nkunku drilled in the equaliser a minute from the end but the draw meant Leipzig are
Gab Marcotti breaks down the state of the Bundesliga title race after Saturday’s surprise results. Steve Nicol thinks Jadon Sancho should stay with Dortmund to boost his stock in the second half of the season. Craig Burley reacts to Erling Haaland scoring two goals off the bench after netting a hat trick on debut. The
With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and
Bayern Munich’s dominant streak in the German Bundesliga is going to end sooner or later. According to our research, it’ll end this year. A few weeks ago, I compared the Bundesliga to American college football’s Big 12 conference — one dominated by offense-friendly, super-fun systems. It was an apt comparison in another way, too: the
Jurgen Klopp feels RB Leipzig are serious Bundesliga contenders, but feels Bayern won’t go down without a fight. LEIPZIG, Germany — RB Leipzig were almost done dispensing with TSG Hoffenheim one chilly evening in December when a few of its better-dressed supporters retreated to the VIP Lounge atop Red Bull Arena. Drinks in hand, they
4:52 PM ET Borussia Dortmund squandered a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig on Tuesday and stay four points behind in third place. Dortmund, having won their previous three league games, looked to be cruising to victory when Julian Weigl and Julian Brandt scored in the 23rd and 34th minutes respectively
Craig Burley explains where Erling Haaland would be best suited if he leaves Red Bull Salzburg. Don Hutchison comes down hard on Dortmund’s inability to keep a clean sheet after their 3-3 draw vs. Leipzig. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to be drawn on speculation linking Manchester United to Erling Braut Haaland. Steve Nicol has doubts
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Liverpool’s Werner pursuit could foil Man United Liverpool could land a stunning transfer double-blow in January, if the Independent is to be believed. The outlet reports that Jurgen Klopp’s pursuit
Manchester City and holders Liverpool face tough ties against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League round of 16 while holders Liverpool face Atletico Madrid. The draw in Nyon on Monday brought up some fascinating ties, with the heavyweights from England and Madrid
The FC crew debate which team should be considered the front-runner after the Champions League group stage. The FC crew debate whether Leicester winning the league or Liverpool finishing unbeaten is more realistic. Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG combine for 12 goals to round out the Champions League group stage. For the first time