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Bayern Munich still has “room for improvement” after Borussia Dortmund’s victory over Thomas Tuchel

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Thomas Tuchel says Bayern Munich can’t move on after their 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund, and insists there is “still room for improvement”. Tuchel, who succeeded Julian Nagelsmann as Bayern coach in March, believes his team cannot drift away despite an impressive performance at the Allianz Arena. He said: “There is still room for improvement. “Nobody should be overjoyed. We are proud of the team and they can be satisfied but we still have work to do.” A first-half brace from Thomas Müller and an own goal from Dortmund goalkeeper…

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Leverkusen has rebounded under Alonso, hitting Bayern Munich and Dortmund dreams

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Borussia Dortmund lead the table going into the March international break. But that was just one of the many “things you never thought you’d see” in Sunday night’s bingo card: Bayer 04 Leverkusen played with strength, composure and efficiency to beat Bayern Munich 2-1. – Everyone agreed that referee Tobias Steiler made two major decisions wrong, including Steiler himself. Inconsequential as it was, everyone also agreed that the VAR had made the two key decisions correctly. “They were my lifesaver,” Stiller exclaimed. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann and captain Thomas Müller…

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The most complete analysis of Chelsea’s performances under Graham Potter

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Chelsea reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. This important achievement shows how quickly football can change. Chelsea won that competition two seasons ago under Thomas Tuchel, and his performance in the second leg against Borussia Dortmund was – finally – reminiscent of some European nights under the German’s leadership during the 2020-21 season. Chelsea, who had just two wins in 12 in 2023 before last night, beat a Dortmund side who have won all 10 matches this year. Here’s how Graham Potter’s tactical tweaks have kept Chelsea in…

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Dortmund’s injuries show a lack of depth in the squad as luck eventually runs out

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At first, there was anger. “The penalty and the recovery were scandalous,” said Borussia Dortmund advisor Matthias Sammer, who watched the match as an analyst for German television. “This is out of order.” Midfielder Emre Can was more outspoken. “The referee is responsible (for Dortmund’s disqualification).” That’s it. He was arrogant. Our defeat was undeserved. We lost because of the referee.” Blaming a higher power and nagging for ills is a human reaction as old as the hills, and one can forgive visitors for their frustrations. Chelsea’s penalty for Marius…

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Graham Potter celebrates with Todd Bohle after Chelsea reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League

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Chelsea manager Graham Potter says he has spoken to the club’s co-owner Todd Boyle after his “special” Champions League last-16 victory over Borussia Dortmund. The 47-year-old Potter has been under pressure at Chelsea after a poor run of form saw him win only once in 11 games in January and February. But Chelsea bounced back with a 1-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday and followed that up with a memorable 2-0 win over Dortmund at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. That result was enough to see them through to the…

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Bayern Munich’s decline gives rivals hope – and a race for the Bundesliga title

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At the start of March, only five points separated the top five in the Bundesliga. Friday night’s encounter between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig will be a throwback to a bygone era: For the first time in 11 years, Bayern Munich will not be involved in a match between true title contenders at this late stage in the season. In March 2012, Jurgen Klopp’s Dortmund were well on their way to winning their second consecutive title, with Bayern only third behind Borussia Mönchengladbach, coached by Lucien Favre. Even Schalke was…

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European Super League: This week was a glimpse of what that world could look like

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Liverpool vs Everton, Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich, AC Milan vs Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal vs Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea, Barcelona vs Manchester United. From Monday to Thursday, this week’s football fixtures have offered night after night of glamorous, high-profile match-ups between some of European football’s elite clubs. Those games listed above came in three different competitions — the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League — but it is not difficult to imagine a scenario where that’s the midweek schedule in a new European Super League. Last week,…

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Sebastien Haller makes his Borussia Dortmund debut wearing his F*ck cancer boot

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Sebastien Haller made his competitive comeback and postponed Borussia Dortmund’s debut on Sunday after suffering testicular cancer. Haller replaced Youssef Moukoko in the 62nd minute against Augsburg, 2-2, as the Bundesliga returned for the first time after the World Cup break. The former West Ham United and Ajax striker moved to Dortmund in the summer but had to withdraw from the club’s pre-season training camp after a tumor was discovered in his testicle. Sebastien Haller’s football boot for the Osburg game (Photo: Getty Images) Haller, who wore shoes with the…

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Sebastien Haller is hoping for Borussia Dortmund’s return after the winter break

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Sebastien Haller is hoping to make his debut for Borussia Dortmund in his first match after the winter break. Former West Ham and Ajax striker Haller moved to Dortmund in the summer. However, he had to withdraw from the club’s pre-season training camp after a tumor was discovered in his testicle. Haller underwent surgery and chemotherapy before returning to training on January 3. The 28-year-old is now hoping to return against Augsburg on January 22. When asked about this possibility, he said: “I want to play as quickly as possible.…

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Where is Geo Rina? As the USMNT struggles to score, frustration mounts over their lack of minutes

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The finishing touches in the USMNT’s 0-0 draw with England belonged to Gio Reina. There were four of them, fast in succession as he approached the touchline. The last pass played was in the direction of Christian Pulisic, but it went past Jack Grealish’s right and out of play. And that was it. Rena turned around and raised his head towards the crowd in frustration because he knew the whistle would blow right away. He had 11 minutes and 30 seconds of time on the court. That’s it. One of…

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