In the Champions League match that concluded on January 22nd, Beijing time, Bologna pulled off a surprising victory over Borussia Dortmund at home. Girassi scored first for Dortmund, while Darinjia and Ilin's goals helped Bologna turn the game around. Bologna secured their first win of the season in the Champions League, their second in history, but unfortunately were eliminated. Meanwhile, the Yellow Bees of Dortmund are facing serious challenges. Dortmund made a mistake by trusting Sahin and letting go of their defensive core for free, now suffering four consecutive losses and ranking 13th in the Champions League. In the 15th minute of the game, Bologna player Holm committed a foul, and Girassi converted the penalty with a Panenka-style chip shot, giving Dortmund the lead away from home. In the 71st minute, Bologna executed a fine combination play, with a long pass from the backline piercing through Dortmund's defense. Jens Odegaard crossed the ball to the front of the goal, and Darinjia pounced to equalize the score. Bologna pressed their advantage, and just one minute later, Ilin scored the decisive goal with a rebound. Bologna had 17 shots in this game, while Dortmund only managed three attempts on goal; it would have been strange if Dortmund had won. After changing coaches, Dortmund has struggled under Sahin's leadership this season, with a record of 12 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, a win rate of 46.1%. They have lost their last four matches and currently sit 13th in the Champions League and 10th in the Bundesliga. Last season, Dortmund finished as runners-up…

Wednesday 002 Champions League: Leipzig vs Lisbon Leipzig Red Bull's performance this season has shown a certain degree of ups and downs. Currently, they have achieved 9 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses in the Bundesliga, accumulating 31 points and ranking fifth. Although their overall performance is not stable, the team performs strongly at home, with a record of 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, showing a strong ability to play at home. However, the team's performance in the Champions League is disappointing, having lost all six matches so far, scoring only 6 goals but conceding 13, becoming the only team in the top five leagues to lose all their Champions League matches. Recently, Leipzig Red Bull's state has also faced challenges. In the past two rounds, they first lost 1-2 away to Stuttgart, and then were held to a 3-3 draw by Bochum after leading by three goals, exposing problems in defense and match concentration. In addition, the team is currently plagued by injuries, with key central defenders Lukas Klostermann and Nordi Mukiele missing, which has had a significant impact on the defensive line. Sporting Lisbon's performance this season has been outstanding, currently topping the Portuguese league table with a record of 14 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, demonstrating strong dominance. When playing away, their performance is equally impeccable, achieving 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with the highest away points in the Portuguese league. In the Champions League, Sporting Lisbon's performance is also remarkable, achieving 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Although they failed…

According to Fichajes.net, Arsenal and Liverpool have joined Real Madrid in the pursuit of Bayern Munich's left-back Alphonso Davies. Both Premier League giants are eager to strengthen their defenses. Alphonso Davies' contract with Bayern is nearing its expiration, and he has been rumored to be joining Real Madrid. The Spanish club hopes to sign him during the January transfer window or secure a free transfer when his contract ends in the summer. Davies has not only received high praise in the Bundesliga but is also considered one of the best players in Europe at present. The 24-year-old has made over 200 appearances for Bavaria and has become a regular in the first team under new coach Vincent Kompany. While Real Madrid is preparing to sign Davies, Arsenal and Liverpool also hope to convince the Canadian defender to join their plans in the Premier League. Arsenal is believed to need a reliable left-back replacement, while the Merseyside club is looking for a player who can make a greater impact at left-back than Robertson and Tsimikas. In this interest, journalist David Ornstein recently reported in The Athletic that Bayern Munich is close to agreeing on a new contract with the defender. Alphonso Davies joined Bayern from Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2019. He has made 219 appearances in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing 34 assists for the Bavarians. Real Madrid is eyeing an Arsenal defender According to French media outlet Foot Mercato, Real Madrid is already planning for next season and hopes to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba. Over the past…

Alphonso Davies, regarded as a top-tier defender by many, has made a name for himself in the world of football over the years, establishing both his value and abilities. However, as his contract with Bayern Munich is set to expire at the end of this season's break, it has become apparent that Davies finds himself in an awkward situation. Seeking a substantial pay raise, he began pressuring Bayern Munich, initially spreading word multiple times about his desire to join Real Madrid to fulfill his dreams. However, what followed was unexpected; after a year of public speculation about joining Real Madrid, Davies' true intentions were finally revealed. According to German media reports, Davies is set to renew his contract with Bayern. The reason is straightforward: Bayern can offer him a top-tier contract, whereas Real Madrid cannot afford such a high salary. Consequently, Davies is willing to extend his stay with Bayern. This revelation makes it clear that Davies' so-called "dream of joining the royal family" was merely a pretense. He merely expressed a desire to move to Real Madrid publicly to secure a lucrative contract. Now, his true intentions have been fully exposed, and Real Madrid indeed could not match the salary demands of the 24-year-old player at the peak of his career, ultimately having to let him go. However, Davies' contract renewal also poses significant pressure on Bayern Munich. With the team's performance declining and its influence waning, top players are less inclined to join the Bundesliga giants. To retain Davies and upcoming talent like Jamal Musiala, Bayern will have…

The Bundesliga team Werder Bremen, who have won the league four times and were ranked ninth before the match, faced off against FC Augsburg, coached by the 54-year-old Dane Thomas Doll and ranked 13th before the game, in the 18th round of the Bundesliga. Augsburg had won one and lost three of their last four matches in all competitions, while Bremen had won one, drawn one, and lost two, giving them a slightly better form than Augsburg. In the last three meetings between the two teams, Bremen had the upper hand, having beaten Augsburg twice in those encounters, which led more than half of the fans to be confident that Bremen would win at home. In the 5th minute of the first half, Essend scored to give Augsburg the lead. During first-half stoppage time, Giannoulis provided an excellent pass, allowing Essend to score again for Augsburg, extending their lead. Ultimately, Augsburg secured a 2-0 victory away from home, achieving their second consecutive win in the Bundesliga, while Bremen remained winless in three consecutive Bundesliga matches. Throughout the match, Augsburg had only 29% possession and nine shots on goal, while Bremen had 18 attempts.

In the 18th round of the Bundesliga, a match took place with Bayer Leverkusen hosting Borussia Mönchengladbach at home. As the reigning champions, Leverkusen has maintained an impressive record this season, securing 11 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 loss in their first 17 league matches. This outstanding performance has placed them second in the standings, with a very small gap from the top team, Bayern Munich. At the beginning of the season, Leverkusen was significantly behind Bayern, but they have been steadily closing the gap with their recent excellent form, putting immense pressure on Bayern. Leverkusen has won all of their last 10 matches, showing great momentum. In this match against Mönchengladbach, Leverkusen once again emerged victorious, extending their winning streak to 11 games! Alonso is truly remarkable! For this game, Leverkusen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Hložek led the attack upfront. The attacking trio of Nathan Ake, Wirtz, and Teryho joined forces. Andrich and Xhaka formed the double pivot in midfield. Arthur, Jonathan Tah, Tapsoba, and Grimaldo made up the four-man defense. Hradecky started as the goalkeeper. Palacios, Hofmann, and Frimpong were on standby on the bench. Leverkusen opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. Wirtz, relying on his superb individual skills, forced his way through the defenders, dribbled into the penalty area, and scored with a low shot. In the second half, Wirtz capitalized on a penalty opportunity to extend the lead. In the 75th minute, Wirtz provided a precise assist, setting up Hložek for a one-on-one chance, which he calmly converted to put the game…

The 2024/25 season of the European top five leagues has seen significant developments as of the morning of January 20th, Beijing time. The Bundesliga and Ligue 1 have both completed their 18th round, La Liga is nearing completion with only one match left in the 20th round, Serie A has reached the 21st round, and the Premier League has progressed to the 22nd round. Bundesliga Standings The Bundesliga schedule has passed the halfway mark, with Bayern Munich securing a narrow home victory over Wolfsburg, maintaining a 4-point lead at the top of the table. However, Bayern's advantage is not substantial, leaving the title race open to change. Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of their first championship remains uncertain. Bayer Leverkusen has been on an impressive run recently, winning all 12 matches across competitions, including eight consecutive league victories. This resurgence has brought back memories of last season's invincible team, increasing the pressure on Bayern's title ambitions. Borussia Dortmund, a traditional powerhouse, has had a mediocre season so far, suffering a defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the latest round. They currently sit in tenth place with 25 points. Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart have both performed well this season, surpassing RB Leipzig to occupy the top four positions. Ligue 1 Standings Since the departure of stars like Kylian Mbappé and Neymar from Ligue 1, the league's overall attention has significantly decreased. Despite this, Paris Saint-Germain continues to dominate, accumulating 46 points after the 18th round, leading second-placed Marseille by a comfortable 9-point margin, making the title race seem almost decided early. Marseille, with…

After being sacked from Manchester United this season, Ten Hag has become a laughing stock among fans. During his two-year tenure at Manchester United, he spent 600 million euros on transfer fees but failed to deliver results that matched the team's potential. Due to poor performance this season, the Manchester United management, who had been supporting him, had no choice but to let go of Ten Hag. However, after his dismissal, Ten Hag is quickly looking for his next coaching opportunity. Now, according to Marian Laske, a reporter from the Ruhr area of West German Press, there is a hot news that Ten Hag will quickly take over Borussia Dortmund this season. Borussia Dortmund is currently very dissatisfied with their coach, Schahin, and his coaching record has disappointed the fans, so he is basically going to be sacked during the winter window. Borussia Dortmund hopes to bring in Ten Hag, although his time at Manchester United can be considered a failure. However, Ten Hag can still achieve remarkable results when coaching smaller clubs. Therefore, these second-tier giant teams are still very interested in Ten Hag. Last season, Borussia Dortmund reached the Champions League final. At this point, Ten Hag's arrival at this Bundesliga giant could completely turn things around. If he can lead Borussia Dortmund to win a cup title, it could also improve his current low reputation. Borussia Dortmund doesn't have many options, and inviting Ten Hag is quite a good choice.

Compromise! Bayern agrees to add a €175 million release clause On January 17th, Beijing time, the chief editor of German media Bild, Christian Falk, and his team exclusively reported that Bayern Munich has conceded in the renewal issue with Musiala, agreeing to include a release clause of approximately €175 million. This breaks the team's historical rule as none of Bayern Munich's players have had a release clause before. However, there was no other way as Musiala held the upper hand in the negotiations. The player holds two trump cards: the German brand and being young and talented, with Real Madrid and Manchester City willing to accept him. With his contract expiring in 2026, it would become increasingly passive for Bayern entering the summer transfer window, so it is not surprising that they made concessions. However, there should be further discussion regarding salary. Previously, the media confirmed that the management agreed to give Musiala a weekly salary of €460,000, but this is based on the player agreeing to all terms and a smooth negotiation process. Furthermore, Christian Falk revealed that Müller is closer to retiring this summer. Unbeknownst to many, Müller is already 35 years old, and this season he doesn't have much left in the tank, having started 6 times and come off the bench 11 times in the league, scoring 1 goal and creating 2 assists. Bayern is willing to offer a short-term contract, provided the player agrees to a pay cut. From €20 million to €10-15 million. This shouldn't be a problem, considering Neuer is also signing a…

Moussa Sarr has also grown into a super star in the football world, even during the European Cup in Germany last summer. The German team gave him the ace No. 10 jersey, but after Moussa Sarr demonstrated his worth and abilities, Bayern Munich realized they needed to renew his contract as soon as possible. Bayern has now offered Moussa Sarr a new contract, hoping to provide him with a top salary of 20 million euros. Initially, the Bayern management believed that such a generous salary offer would be enough to keep Moussa Sarr, but an unexpected turn of events occurred. Moussa Sarr has been hesitant to renew his contract and has even expressed a desire to leave. The editor-in-chief of German media outlet Bild, Christian Falk, along with his team, reported a concerning development for fans: Moussa Sarr is very keen on moving to a more prestigious club. He wishes to include a breach of contract fee of 170 million euros in his renewal contract. Concerned about potentially losing this top talent for nothing, Bayern is considering conceding to this demand. This concession suggests that Bayern acknowledges the significant challenge of retaining Moussa Sarr. With such a concession made, Pep Guardiola, who has long been interested in Moussa Sarr, will likely make a targeted move to acquire this powerful talent. Bayern's influence in European football has significantly diminished, making it difficult for them to hold onto such top-tier talents.