From around the league
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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![Bayer Leverkusen start Martínez era with no promises]()
Bayer Leverkusen start Martínez era with no promises
Carles Martínez has set a pragmatic tone at Bayer Leverkusen, where a sixth-place finish, pre-season signs and a leadership reset frame the rebuild.
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![Dženan Pejčinović’s dream start at VfB Stuttgart]()
Dženan Pejčinović’s dream start at VfB Stuttgart
Dženan Pejčinović scored a hat-trick on his VfB Stuttgart debut in a 4-0 DFB Cup win at Hansa Rostock, and Hoeneß called it a dream start.
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![Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Hütter wants more intensity]()
Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Hütter wants more intensity
Adi Hütter returns to Eintracht Frankfurt with a brief for more attacking style and greater intensity. Burkardt is the guaranteed starter, but the
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![Bundesliga Starting XI Debut Patch launches in 2026/27]()
Bundesliga Starting XI Debut Patch launches in 2026/27
The Bundesliga and Topps will launch a Starting XI Debut Patch in 2026/27, turning first starts into one-of-one Topps cards.
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![Schalke season preview: Muslić warns of a survival test]()
Schalke season preview: Muslić warns of a survival test
Schalke return to the Bundesliga after three years away, with Miron Muslić warning they must step up two gears and a brutal opening run testing survival.
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![Mainz preview: Amiri and Fischer face a faster start]()
Mainz preview: Amiri and Fischer face a faster start
Mainz enter Urs Fischer's first full season after finishing 10th, with Nadiem Amiri central again and a faster start the main target.
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![Borussia Mönchengladbach's rebuild leans on familiar faces]()
Borussia Mönchengladbach's rebuild leans on familiar faces
Borussia Mönchengladbach's 2026/27 preview centres on Polanski, Ko Itakura and Tim Kleindienst after a 42-goal season and 12th place.
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![Felipe Chávez gets Bayern extension before Magdeburg loan move]()
Felipe Chávez gets Bayern extension before Magdeburg loan move
Felipe Chávez has extended with Bayern München until 2028 and will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at 1. FC Magdeburg.
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![Ismael Saibari's five-language intro gives Bayern an instant talking point]()
Ismael Saibari's five-language intro gives Bayern an instant talking point
Ismael Saibari says he speaks five languages as Bayern introduce their new signing before Friday's Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart.
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![Christopher Nkunku's Leipzig return is backed by numbers, not just nostalgia]()
Christopher Nkunku's Leipzig return is backed by numbers, not just nostalgia
Christopher Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig on loan after a first spell of 70 goals, 56 assists and the club's first Torjägerkanone.
Monday, 24 August 2026
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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![Daiki Hashioka makes early case at Borussia Mönchengladbach]()
Daiki Hashioka makes early case at Borussia Mönchengladbach
Daiki Hashioka scored on his Borussia Mönchengladbach debut and earned praise from Rouven Schröder and Rob Edwards after the 5-0 cup win.
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![Nico Schlotterbeck injury update: Dortmund still cannot put a date on his return]()
Nico Schlotterbeck injury update: Dortmund still cannot put a date on his return
Nico Schlotterbeck says his comeback is drawing closer, but Borussia Dortmund still will not set a date for his return from injury.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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![Michael Olise leads Bayern München past Dortmund in Supercup win]()
Michael Olise leads Bayern München past Dortmund in Supercup win
Michael Olise starred with a goal and assist as Bayern München beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to retain the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
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![Niclas Füllkrug marks Werder return with 50th goal]()
Niclas Füllkrug marks Werder return with 50th goal
Niclas Füllkrug scored his 50th Werder Bremen goal in a 3-0 DFB Cup win over Lüneburger SK Hansa and said he missed the fans.
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![Leon Goretzka close to Aston Villa after Emery talks]()
Leon Goretzka close to Aston Villa after Emery talks
Aston Villa are close to Leon Goretzka on a free transfer after direct talks with Unai Emery. Villa would be his seventh summer signing.
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![Franz Beckenbauer Supercup and Bayern's record edge]()
Franz Beckenbauer Supercup and Bayern's record edge
Bayern München lead the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup story with 11 titles, Robert Lewandowski’s seven goals and Manuel Neuer’s 12 appearances.
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![Felix Nmecha's Dortmund rise to key player status]()
Felix Nmecha's Dortmund rise to key player status
Felix Nmecha's rise at Borussia Dortmund is backed by stronger numbers, a contract to 2030 and Germany trust after a World Cup start in all four games.
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![Ismael Saibari leads Bayern’s summer transfer push]()
Ismael Saibari leads Bayern’s summer transfer push
Ismael Saibari’s Bayern move leads BBC’s summer transfer list, backed by 15 PSV goals, eight assists and three World Cup goals.
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![Joao Palhinha Benfica transfer nears as fee stays open]()
Joao Palhinha Benfica transfer nears as fee stays open
Joao Palhinha's Benfica transfer is close, but reports still differ on the fee and Max Eberl says details remain to be clarified.















