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Something between down to earth and cheeky
In his first Champions League start, Lennart Karl played himself into the spotlight, but it didn’t surprise his coach.

Gnabry will also miss Bayern’s match against Brugge
Before the Champions League match against Brugge, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany doesn’t need to make major changes to his starting lineup.

Galatasaray make it two wins in a row, Qarabag’s unbeaten run ends
Galatasaray beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 for a second straight Champions League league phase win as Victor Osimhen struck twice and Yunus Akgun added a third, while Athletic Bilbao ended Qarabag’s unbeaten run 3-1 with a Guruzeta brace and a Robert Navarro strike. Implications for seeding and momentum shape the next fixtures.

Müller leaves his future role at Bayern open
Thomas Müller is putting aside any thoughts of a possible return to Bayern Munich as an official or coach for now. However, his recent statements leave all options open.

Kompany is not done in Germany and extends his contract with Bayern
Vincent Kompany and Bayern Munich are eager to continue working together. The Belgian coach has extended his contract with Der Rekordmeister until mid-2029.

Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna's coach, has been hospitalized
Bologna confirms that head coach Vincenzo Italiano is in hospital with bacterial pneumonia, is responding to antibiotic treatment, and is expected to stay under observation for around five days, with staff ensuring operational continuity until his safe return.

Tebas won’t give up on a LaLiga game abroad: We will keep trying
The LaLiga president lamented that the match between Villarreal and Barcelona, scheduled for December 21, will no longer take place in the United States following protests from fans and teams in that league.

Werner warns: 'We have to do many things better'
Ole Werner does not want to be blinded by six unbeaten games and the climb to second place. The RB Leipzig coach still sees plenty of room for improvement in his team ahead of the away match against FC Augsburg.

Liverpool’s travel mishap and an absence that hits Slot hard
Liverpool FC had a bumpy journey to Frankfurt on Tuesday. Even without a press conference, Arne Slot spoke about a painful absence and the Eintracht fans.

Ajax are still without a point in the Champions League
Ajax remain winless in the Champions League after a 5-1 defeat to Chelsea, with club legend Wesley Sneijder criticizing players and questioning the team’s direction amid domestic struggles in the Eredivisie.
