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Andoni Iraola. Bournemouth. Frankenstein By @mwalkerfoot.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

Squared off.

Not here you don't.

The audio of that Ligue1 meeting with Al-Khelaifi talking over everybody really is extraordinary.

What a goal, Jamal Musiala. Slalomed through four or five defenders, each one having a hack at him, before cutting a finish across Trapp. 3-0, FCB.

Hiroki Ito has his first goal for Bayern, now now lead SGE 2-0. Given how much football he’s missed, he has put in an almighty shift over the past ten days.

VAR use in Germany is dreadful. Sorry for your loss “it works really well in other countries” types. It absolutely doesn’t.

Upamecano does not make it for Bayern - replaced by Dier, who will partner Kim. No Kane, either, who is only fit enough for the bench.

Terrace Triangle, by me, for the stands.

Holstein Kiel’s mascot, Stolle, is terrifying.

Both Schalke and Darmstadt using their shirt fronts to promote democracy during their game today bsky.app/profile/scha...

You heard her, Germany. bsky.app/profile/csta...

Go vote, lads.

A really fun cameo from Chukwuemeka, too, who teased what he might be able to bring. A couple of dynamic drives with the ball, a cutting pass that should have led to a goal. Good, good start from him.

6-0 Dortmund FT. Long, long overdue to see BVB players perform with that kind of expression with the ball - and even to look like they enjoy playing together.

5-0! Guirassy has four now. BVB up and running under Kovac in the league.

And now it’s 4-0: fabulous turn from Chukwuemeka in midfield, playing in Beier who squares for Guirassy to score his third.

Carney Chukwuemeka is on for his Borussia Dortmund debut. Replaces Giovanni Reyna, who has had a tough old evening. 2-0, BVB.

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It’s telling how many clubs have been able to sell players at exactly the right time, for more money than they should have ever been able to command, when dealing with Manchester United.

The stakes in Germany are that high tomorrow.

Solidarity.

No flag this time: 16 for Selke, 2-0 HSV. A masterpiece of a goal.

15 goals for Davie Selke now, who has put HSV one-up against FCK at the Volskpark. Selke has turned into an absolute force these past few months.

*Monica voice* ‘Pre-order CHECK’ ✔️ ‘Shelf space CHECK’ ✔️ ‘Countdown CHECK’ ✔️ 27/3/2025 ✨ @jamespiotr.bsky.social

Start the draw with everybody on the stage, don't have the little chat with the guest, and don't do the highlights packages, either. None of this is necessary, UEFA.

A huge upset is developing in Amsterdam, where Ajax have already lost their 2-0 first leg lead to USG and Davy Klaassen has been sent off.

On Gio Reyna’s Dortmund career, which is probably into its last months now. State of play, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

On Gio Reyna’s Dortmund career, which is probably into its last months now. State of play, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

🏎️ Understanding the “mechanics” of Micky van de Ven’s body 💪🏻 Huge & quick growth spurt as a child 🥴 “Didn’t move elegantly” 🏃🏼 Running motion “too big to the rear” 🤕 Changing running style can help prevent injuries All explained on @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

Some Munich, from this morning.

Bayern Munich were troublingly poor last night and while qualification for the next round of the Champions League was essential, those games - on this form - are not an enticing prospect. Article, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

Bayern Munich were troublingly poor last night and while qualification for the next round of the Champions League was essential, those games - on this form - are not an enticing prospect. Article, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

It’s an absolute shambles at Fröttmaning station, where thousands of people are now inside and there are no trains.