Tag: Bayern Munich

Ranking the 10 best penalty takers in world football in 2025
6Apr By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Rankings

Ranking the 10 best penalty takers in world football in 2025

Who are the best penalty kick takers in world football right now in 2025? 10.  Ante Budimir, Osasuna Ante Budimir probably isn't going to win the Pichichi trophy over Big Two LaLiga superstars Robert Lewandowski and Kylian Mbappe, but the fact that a striker from Osasuna is in the conversation is a huge feat, reminiscent of that one time Dani Guiza won the Pichichi more than a decade ago. A standout of LaLiga for years, dating back to his days at Mallorca, Budimir has morphed into one of the best pure finishers in world football and that deadly accuracy extends to the penalty spot where he has converted all seven of his attempts in the current league campaign. 9. Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has come a long way since his high-profile miss against Yann So...
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2024/25 Champions League Predictions for the Quarterfinals
6Apr By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Analysis

2024/25 Champions League Predictions for the Quarterfinals

On Tuesday, the quarterfinals of the 2024/25 Champions League season will begin, and while defending champions Real Madrid are always the favorites until proven otherwise, they have been significantly outplayed by Barcelona in their own league and barely survived the Round of 16 against crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are still sticking around despite their struggles in the Premier League and have a big-ticket battle against Unai Emery's former club PSG, who knocked league phase leaders Liverpool out of the competition. Here are the full predictions for the quarterfinals across both legs. Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan Bayern Munich head into the Champions League quarterfinals with a ton of major injuries to their back line. The most significant one is the t...
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Bayern Munich just got a lifeline against Inter Milan in the Champions League
1Apr By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Injury News

Bayern Munich just got a lifeline against Inter Milan in the Champions League

After facing local rivals Augsburg in the Bundesliga this weekend, Bayern Munich will defend the Allianz Arena in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against the defending champions of Italy, Inter Milan. Both Bayern and Inter are title favorites in their respective leagues this season, and while Bayern, who nearly made the final of the Champions League last season, would normally find themselves favored against the Nerazzurri in the UCL, they are in the unfamiliar position of being underdogs this season. Although Bayern Munich have had their issues in big games this season with inexperienced manager Vincent Kompany leading the way, the biggest reason for them being underdogs has more to do with injuries. Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who remains so decisive on ...
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Thomas Muller leaving clears the way for Bayern Munich’s dream signing
1Apr By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Transfer News

Thomas Muller leaving clears the way for Bayern Munich’s dream signing

Bayern Munich are in the driver's seat in the Bundesliga title race, but after an undefeated Bayer Leverkusen embarrassed them last season, Die Roten won't take a six-point lead over the resurgent Werkself for granted. Under Vincent Kompany, Bayern have made real strides since the disastrous Thomas Tuchel reign, and they are among the potential Champions League contenders, even though injuries prevent them from being among the favorites. Since Hansi Flick's dominant 2019/20, treble-winning season, Bayern haven't been Champions League favorites, and there's a sense that Max Eberl and Co. have a lot of work to do in the coming transfer windows in order to build Bayern back into being the most dominant force in European football. Signing Harry Kane and Michael Olise to the attack wer...
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Bayern Munich are backing out of the race for their ideal LW transfer
30Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Transfer News

Bayern Munich are backing out of the race for their ideal LW transfer

With Serge Gnabry and Kingley Coman in the down phase of their solid Bundesliga and Champions League careers, Bayern Munich are in need of a new left winger in the summer 2025 transfer window. Last summer, Bayern signed one of the best up-and-coming right wingers in the game in Michael Olise, and his addition has paid immediate dividends for Die Roten. But Bayern need an explosive, chance-creating partner on the opposite wing - someone who can bring more dynamism and one-on-one ability than what Coman and Gnabry can currently offer, which is admittedly very little. However, Bayern Munich are reportedly backing out of the race to sign Athletic Club star Nico Williams, who was previously said to be the dream signing of Bayern sporting director Max Eberl. Williams is having anothe...
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Will Manuel Neuer play for Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan in UCL?
28Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Injury News

Will Manuel Neuer play for Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan in UCL?

Bayern Munich club legend Manuel Neuer remains a fixture in goal for Die Roten, even though the club recently invested in another promising young German goalkeeper this winter in former FC Koln man Jonas Urbig. While Urbig has impressed in limited action for Bayern, he's only been getting starts because of a recent injury to the Bayern No. 1, as there is no question that Neuer has the job sealed as the club's captain for as long as he's there. Neuer has been out since the beginning of March with a torn muscle fiber, and while there is optimism he should be able to return soon, his status remains up in the air. According to a report from TZ Muenchen, via iMiaSanMia, the 39-year-old will most likely not be back in time for Bayern Munich against Inter Milan in the first leg of the Ch...
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5 transfers Champions League clubs need to make in summer 2025
22Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Transfer News

5 transfers Champions League clubs need to make in summer 2025

Winning the Champions League is one thing, but staying on top and being a legitimate title contender year in and year out is another thing entirely and requires making the right signings at the right times. Here are five signings that the traditional heavyweights - and new contenders - in the Champions League need to make in the summer 2025 transfer window in order to improve their chances of making the leap or building a true dynasty. Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid Listen, Real Madrid needed to sign another right back five years ago, and while Dani Carvajal proved a lot of Madrid fans wrong by showing he has plenty left in the tank last season, he will be coming off an ACL tear in 2025/26 at the age of 33 at a physically demanding position. Real Madrid need a new right back...
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When is Manuel Neuer returning from injury for Bayern Munich?
19Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Injury News

When is Manuel Neuer returning from injury for Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich star goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been out since Mar. 5 with a torn muscle fiber in his right calf that he suffered during a 3-0 blowout win over Bundesliga title rivals Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The young Jonas Urbig, acquired from FC Koln in the winter transfer window, has ably stepped in for Neuer as the club's most promising backup in years, but the German footballing legend's return is soon on the horizon. According to a report from Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Neuer is working hard on his comeback at the club facilities and is targeting a Mar. 29 return date against bottom-half Bundesliga side St. Pauli. The fixture will be Bayern's first after the international break, and it will be a chance for Neuer to...
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3 left wingers Bayern Munich can sign in summer 2025 transfer window
14Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Transfer News

3 left wingers Bayern Munich can sign in summer 2025 transfer window

With Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry clearly on the decline, Bayern Munich are in the market for some more help on the left wing. They already have solutions at striker, attacking midfielder, and right winger in Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Michael Olise, but they need more depth out wide for the 2025/26 season. Bryan Zaragoza, back in LaLiga on loan, is one option on the left wing next season, but Bayern should hedge their bets with another player who can offer more dynamism and be on the pitch more frequently than Coman or Gnabry at this stage of their successful careers. So here are a trio of left wingers Bayern Munich could feasibly sign in the summer 2025 transfer window. Nico Williams, Athletic Club Nico Williams continues to be linked with a move to Bavaria, per BILD's chi...
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