The setting for Marcel Sabitzer’s debut was far from ideal, but that didn’t stop the Austrian from giving the Old Trafford crowd a glimpse of his dynamism. Marcus Rashford’s goal – his 10th since returning from the World Cup – in the 62nd minute doubled the hosts’ lead and put them in a comfortable position.…
Manchester United are on the cusp of seeing their first-ever Austrian signing ply his trade on the field when they face off against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Marcel Sabitzer could be part of the matchday squad. As such, many supporters could finally have the answer to just how good…
Christian Eriksen’s injury has forced Erik ten Hag to explore different avenues to plug the gap in Manchester United’s midfield. Eriksen won’t be available for selection until April after sustaining an ankle injury during the Red Devils’ 3-1 win over Reading in the FA Cup over the weekend. The Dane had featured in all but…
Manchester United are working to complete their second January signing before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. The Red Devils were expected to be quiet in the transfer market heading into the final hours of the window after addressing their attack by signing Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley early in January. However, Christian Eriksen’s ankle injury has…
Alejandro Garnacho’s emergence as a game-changing option off the bench in recent months has thrown the future of another Manchester United forward into doubt. Marcus Rashford has become a nailed-on starter on the left flank with his record-breaking goal-scoring streak. Garnacho, despite limited starts due to the England international’s form, is thriving under the tutelage…
Bayern Munich are signing Daley Blind on a short-term deal until the end of the season. Blind, who was a fan favourite at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal, left his boyhood club Ajax last month. After a successful time in Manchester, he returned to Amsterdam in 2018 following Jose Mourinho’s decision to revamp his…
Man United’s hierarchy, after unveiling their new manager on Monday, have been drawing up the framework to upgrade the current squad. There are plans to bring in a couple of midfielders, a centre-half, and a versatile forward. During his spell as interim manager at Old Trafford, Ralf Rangnick highlighted the need of a younger forward…
Manchester City have managed to convince Erling Haaland to sign for them ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two La Liga giants were in the running for the Norway international, but City have been the most determined side for his signature. Barcelona’s financial woes prevented them from meeting Haaland’s demands, while Madrid remain keen…
Erik ten Hag is Manchester United’s preferred choice to replace Ralf Rangnick at the helm come summer, but there’s no agreement in place with the Ajax manager. The Dutch tactician wants to come to the Premier League but has reportedly put forward a list of demands, including control over transfers, and will only accept United’s…
Thomas Muller applauded Cristiano Ronaldo for his hat-trick in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur. The week Ronaldo had before Spurs’ visit to Old Trafford was full of events that meant his place in the starting XI was in doubt until the lineups were released. Ruled out of the Manchester derby due to a…
Ralf Rangnick has overseen an obvious defensive improvement in his short spell at Manchester United, and is reportedly keen to strengthen the backline even further by signing a new centre back. According to Sport1, the interim boss, who will take up the consultancy role at Old Trafford at the end of the season, is very…
Poland international Robert Lewandowski has been crowned the Fifa Best Men’s Player of the Year for the second time in a row. Lewandowski’s goal tally – 69 in 59 games in 2021 – was way ahead of anyone else, but the award comes as a surprise, as Lionel Messi was expected to win it after…
Manchester United’s midfield faltered yet again and blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Aston Villa. The midfield pair of Nemanja Matic and Fred started the game well at Villa Park. The veteran Serbian covered the backline, while Fred roamed higher up the pitch. This approach from Ralf Rangnick allowed the Brazilian to pounce…
Ralf Rangnick is keen on reuniting with Amadou Haidara at Manchester United to seamlessly implement his pressing style. The German coach will not take charge of his new side when they face Arsenal on Thursday, as United are still working on securing his work permit. However, he has already started working off the pitch to…
Manchester United are set to appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim manager. The German coach will be handed a six-month contract at Old Trafford. At the end of the season, the Red Devils will name a permanent boss, while he will be moved upstairs to work in a consultancy role for the club for a further…
Anthony Martial is on Borussia Dortmund’s shortlist of candidates to replace Erling Haaland. The Norwegian has started the Bundesliga season in spectacular fashion, scoring seven goals in Dortmund’s opening six games. The Frenchman, meanwhile, is yet to open his account, and has fewer appearances in all competitions than the number of times the former’s name…
Borussia Dortmund are in negotiations to sign Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot. The Germans are pushing to bring the Portuguese youngster to the Bundesliga before the transfer window closes. As per Sky Sports, Dortmund prefer to conclude a loan deal with an option to buy next summer. Dalot has always been on the fringes under…
Man Utd are set to rival Arsenal in their pursuit for Corentin Tolisso. The Bayern Munich midfielder has found himself out of favour due to his constant injury woes; having made less than 800 minutes of appearance in the Bundesliga last season. Tolisso has spent a significant time off the pitch and consequently saw his…
Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho’s link up was one of Bundesliga’s biggest attractions during the 2020/21 season. The RB Salzburg-arrival quickly became Borussia Dortmund’s talisman and leading goal-scorer while the Man City academy graduate continued to maintain his eye-catching assist tally. Thanks to creativity offered by Sancho and others behind him, Haaland netted a staggering…
Manchester United’s alleged improved bid for Jadon Sancho has been regarded as unsatisfactory by Borussia Dortmund. The Bundesliga outfit continue to maintain their tough transfer stance, refusing to budge even a little from their high valuation for Sancho. On Saturday, it was reported that the Red Devils returned with an improved proposal – worth more…
The longest transfer saga in recent history is finally over. Jadon Sancho is returning to Manchester. Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of Sancho. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will get his wish after pursuing the Man City academy graduate for the past two years. There aren’t any issues on Sancho’s…
Negotiations for Jadon Sancho to Man United have commenced with hope that a deal can be done this summer. The Premier League giants couldn’t bring the Englishman to Old Trafford 12 months ago, failing to strike a deal with Borussia Dortmund. However, the absence of a natural right-winger was felt again during the past campaign,…
Erling Braut Haaland has emerged as one of Europe’s most prolific goalscorers with Borussia Dortmund this season. Matching the goal-scoring numbers of the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo this season, the 20-year-old is starting climb up the transfer wish-list of several European powerhouses. Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, however, noticed Haaland’s potential…
Manchester United are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Andre Silva. The Red Devils are looking at Bundesliga for their next striker. Though instead of signing highly sought after Erling Braut Haaland, they could instead make a move for Silva. As per Sky Sport Germany (via Sports Witness), the Portugal international is ‘on the shortlist’ of…
Timothy Fosu-Mensah has completed his switch to Bayer Leverkusen from Manchester United. The 23-year-old has signed a deal until June 2024 with the third-placed Bundesliga side. The move to Germany comes after he reportedly declined United’s proposal to extend his stay, and with his latest deal with the Red Devils expiring at the end of…
Bayer Leverkusen are closing in on the signing of Man Utd defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah. The 23-year-old’s current contract runs out in the summer, but as per the M.E.N, he’s set to join the Bundesliga outfit this month in a deal worth £1.5m. Leverkusen were earlier linked with another Man Utd full-back, Brandon Williams, with both…
The Jadon Sancho to Manchester United was the longest-running transfer saga of the last summer. The starlet, who departed Manchester for Dortmund in 2017, was believed to be keen on a return to England. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, meanwhile, was reported to be interested in acquiring Sancho since 2019. The iconic number 7 shirt at Old…
Bayer Leverkusen are leading the Bundesliga table, and are looking to strengthen further, as they aim to win their first ever top-flight title. The five-time Bundesliga runners-up, who go into the weekend with a one-point lead ahead of defending champions Bayern Munich at the top of the league, are interested in signing Man Utd youngster…
A game touted to be difficult ended up a goalfest as Old Trafford witnessed its side beat RB Leipzig 5-0 on Wednesday. The Champions League encounter was a thoroughly fruitful one for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men with Mason Greenwood’s goal the only highlight from the opening half. However, upon Marcus Rashford’s introduction in the final…
Jadon Sancho may be trying to force an exit from Borussia Dortmund. Much has been said about the saga of the season over the past few weeks. Most recent developments appeared to dampen spirits of Man Utd supporters. There is still no fixed clarity on whether or not a bid was made by the Red…
Manchester United are one of the prime clubs with a demonstrated history in terms of reaping great academy talent, and they seem to have secured another one, as Tahith Chong, who’s now out on loan, has displayed sparks of potential. Chong joined the Red Devils back in 2016, when he was 16 years old. The…
United have taken in Reda Khadra as a trialist following his departure from Borussia Dortmund. Khadra played Dortmund’s U19s and began the 2019/20 campaign energetically. However, the winger’s flow was halted by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of the lockdown period, the youngster’s contract expired and he left the Bundesliga side…
Man Utd turn their attention to Dayot Upamecano after securing Donny van de Beek from Ajax. The Red Devils were slow to start their businesses in the transfer market, frustrating fans. But United seemed to have warmed their engines up as they shift their focus toward the RB Leipzig defender after wrapping up the transfer…
Youth players have been the lifeline of Manchester United since time immemorial. As such, that rich history and tradition of promoting and developing young legs has always served the Premier League giants well. Under the tutelage of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, this has continued and the recent fruits of their teenagers is testament to the same.…
Jadon Sancho may hand in a transfer request should Borussia Dortmund force him to stay, reports Sky Sports. At this point in time, it has become common knowledge that Manchester United are after the Englishman. According to many sources, Sancho is United top-priority in terms of recruitment this summer. The Germans have slapped a £108…
Bayern Munich thrashed Barcelona 8-2 in their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon. Thomas Muller opened the scoring after four minutes, only for Barcelona to equalise following David Alaba’s own goal. However, after that the Bundesliga champions completely took the game away from the La Liga outfit. It was certainly salt on the wounds of the…
Kai Havertz has been lingering under the radar of Frank Lampard for quite a while now, with Chelsea leading the race to acquire the German’s signature this transfer window. However, according to the M.E.N, Man Utd might restructure their priority list of transfer targets to move up the Bayer Leverkusen star since their Jadon Sancho…
Manchester United’s Tahith Chong could be on his way to the Bundesliga. The Red Devils are in hot pursuit for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and the latest reports say they are in a fairly good place to pull off the transfer. This means that Chong – should the Englishman be signed – will be behind…
The key addition Manchester United made in the winter of 2020 has improved the offensive aspect of their football by a great margin, with Bruno Fernandes virtually claiming all the glory for the club’s top-four finish this season. Regardless of the considerable improvement, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had previously promoted thoughts of going all out in…
A new update is here on the Jadon Sancho to Manchester United saga. This is a summer tryst that has been going on for quite a while now and the reports just keep coming in. While the pandemic has certainly changed the dynamics of the deal quite a bit, the core details still remain more…
Manchester United have their eye on a Bayern Munich player and it is not Thiago Alcântara. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s outfit have their goal set on Champions League football for next season and it will still come down to how they fare against Leicester City on Sunday for them to be sure of anything. However, their…
Manchester United are struggling to secure the services of Jadon Sancho but Borussia Dortmund are having no such issues on their own purchasing front. The Bundesliga giants were able to make yet another young addition to their roster when they acquired Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City. The 17-year-old midfielder has shown exceptional ability which led…
The Jadon Sancho to Manchester United saga appeared to be quickly fizzling out in the recent days. The post-pandemic economy appears to have put some hold on the purchasing and buying potential of all parties involved. As such, United were allegedly not willing to meet Borussia Dortmund’s enormous valuation of Sancho, instead quoting a nearly…
Thiago Alcantara is likely to depart the Allianz Arena this summer as Manchester United remain amongst the clubs he’s believed to be heading to. The Bayern Munich man’s current contract is set to expire in about a year and it seems that he’s seeking a new challenge. And it is in the Bavarian’s agenda that…
Manchester United’s transfer hopes of acquiring Jadon Sancho were put in some doubt as of recent. That is largely due to Borussia Dortmund demanding a huge sum whereas the Red Devils do not wish to pay above £50 million for the English starlet. However, that is still on the side of the clubs failing to…
Jadon Sancho may have made up his mind to join Manchester United. The Man City academy product has been subjected to a lot of speculation regarding his stay at Borussia Dortmund, as of recent. Sancho is said to have had fallen out with some of the figures at the club and has been fined on…
Instigating excitement amongst the Manchester United supporters, Borussia Dortmund have reportedly acknowledged that Jadon Sancho’s exit is imminent. Although the youngster has built up quite a reputation in regards to his career, the German club are running out of patience with his off-field issues. The star has been appearing on the news for all the…
Showcasing feeble performances in the transfer market over the last few windows, Chelsea have finally made up their mind to step up their negotiation game. Further intriguing the supporters of the English side, reports had started to surface featuring the Blues’ interest in signing Kai Havertz. The Bayer Leverkusen star has been attracting the attention…
Man United have turned to Bayer Leverkusen prodigy Kai Havertz as they look to bolster their attack for the upcoming season. The youngster established himself as one of the top prospects in European football soon after making his debut. Over the course of the current season, Havertz has managed to convert 15 goals and has…
Jadon Sancho has almost certainly made a lot of hopeful Manchester United fans a whole lot happier with his latest antics. The English forward scored an excellent hattrick in Borussia Dortmund’s Bundesliga game against Paderborn on Sunday. The goal-heavy fixture ended 6-1 in favor of Dortmund as Sancho’s three goals were also aided by brilliant…
Bundesliga News & Results
The Bundesliga, also referred to as Fußball-Bundesliga, is the primary football competition in Germany. It was founded by the German Football Association in the year 1962, and its first season was played in 1963.
This decorated German competition is the topmost football league in the world when it comes to average stadium attendances. The league recorded an overall average of 45,134 fans per game during the 2011-12 season, which was the second highest of any sports league in the world, following the American National Football League (NFL).
Bundesliga is contested by 18 of the best clubs in Germany. Each team faces the 17 others two times per season, which lasts from August to May.
The competition has undergone various structural changes since its formation. Initially, a Bundesliga win awarded a club 2 points, whereas a draw was worth 1 point, and a loss worth none. But since the 1995-96 season, each teams receives 3 points for a win, with the points for draws and losses still unchanged. The team with the most number of points following the completion of all the 360 matches wins the title.
In case of ties, the factors used to break the ties are Goal difference, followed by goals scored, total points gained in head-to-head results, goals scored in head-to-head games, away goals scored in head-to-head games, and lastly, total number of away goals scored in the entire season.
So far, out of the 54 teams that have taken part in this competition since its establishment, only 12 have managed to win it: FC Bayern Munich (25 titles), Borussia Monchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund (5), Werder Bremen (4), Hamburger SV and VfB Stuttgart (3), 1. FC Koln and FC Kaiserslautern (2), TSV 1860 Munich, Eintracht Braunschweig, 1. FC Nurnberg and VfL Wolfsburg (1).
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