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Day of reckoning in the Bundesliga: criticism of Bayern, concerns about Wirtz, and crisis at BVB
Widespread malaise among Germany's top clubs. For the first time in eighteen seasons, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and Borussia Dortmund all suffered defeats in the same Bundesliga matchweek. This has led to significant criticism for the two title contenders and the crisis-stricken BVB.
Florian Wirtz will be sidelined for several weeks for Bayer Leverkusen
Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen’s talented attacking midfielder, has suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle and will be sidelined for several weeks.
Atlético Madrid stumbles against Getafe and suffers costly points loss in the title race
Atlético Madrid stumbled against Getafe. For a long time, they seemed to be heading for a victory, but after Ángel Correa's red card, the match turned around, and they conceded two late goals, missing the chance to overtake Barcelona at the top of the table.
We have already done something that was even more difficult
Bayer Leverkusen faces a 3-0 deficit in their Champions League tie against Bayern Munich and has also lost star player Florian Wirtz to an ankle injury. Despite this, Xabi Alonso remains confident that his team will deliver a surprise on Tuesday.
Champions League clash Feyenoord to be officiated by well-known Slovak referee
Ivan Kruzliak will be the referee for Tuesday night's Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Feyenoord. This will be the third time the Slovak official has overseen a match involving the Rotterdam side. Feyenoord has yet to win a game under his officiating.
Fine assist by Timber cannot prevent Arsenal's next point loss at Man Utd
Arsenal and Manchester United played to a draw in a true football battle on Sunday afternoon. It means another setback for Mikel Arteta's side, which is seeing Arne Slot's Liverpool slip further out of reach.
Flick on the morale of the Barcelona squad: 'We want to play for him'
Hansi Flick addressed the passing of club doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia for the first time on Monday afternoon. A minute of silence was observed at the start of the press conference ahead of the Champions League match against Benfica.
'Tovenaar' Sergio Ramos does Ramos things in Mexico
Sergio Ramos hasn't forgotten how to play football. The Spanish defender was without a club for a few months but joined Monterrey in Mexico in February. Ramos is enjoying himself there and seems to be back to his old self.
Klopp on Paulo Fonseca's suspension: 'There are photos of me that look very similar...'
The Portuguese coach of Lyon has been suspended for nine months in Ligue 1 for pressing his head against a French referee in an act of intimidation. The club will appeal the sanction.
British media on City's 'broken golden watch': 'There are no more excuses'
British media are wondering where Manchester City's free fall will end after another blow against Nottingham Forest, who are on their way to securing a Champions League spot for next season. TNT Sports analyst Rio Ferdinand reflected on a previous statement by Erling Haaland following City's defeat.