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Champions League wrap: Raphinha hat-trick sinks Bayern

Raphinha hit a stunning hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed fellow European heavyweights Bayern Munich 4-1 in the Champions League.

Soccer • 23 Oct 24

European wrap: Kane hat-trick, Madrid and PSG win

Harry Kane scored his third hat-trick of the season as Bayern Munich ended their three-match Bundesliga winless run with a 4-0 victory over Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena.

Soccer • 19 Oct 24

Jhon Duran is mobbed by team-mates after his winner

Duran the Aston Villa hero as Bayern Munich come undone

Aston Villa produced a memorable repeat of their famous European Cup final victory over Bayern Munich as they won 1-0 in the Champions League at Villa Park.

Soccer • 02 Oct 24

Harry Kane has already notched five Bundesliga goals and four Champions League goals this season

Kane faces late fitness test ahead of Aston Villa game

Harry Kane will be assessed on Wednesday morning to see whether he can feature in Bayern Munich's Champions League clash at Aston Villa.

Soccer • 01 Oct 24

The Villa boss is looking forward to taking on the German giants

Emery relishing 'special, special match' against Bayern

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is ready for a "special, special match" when his side welcome Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Soccer • 01 Oct 24

Aleksandar Pavlovic was on target for Bayern Munich against Bayer Leverkusen

Euro round-up: Honours even between Bundesliga big two

Bayern Munich's 100% record this season ended with a 1-1 draw against reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Soccer • 28 Sep 24

Harry Kane celebrates his goal against Werder Bremen

European wrap: Kane on the mark as Bayern thrash Bremen

Harry Kane was again on the mark as Bayern Munich thrashed Werder Bremen 5-0 to extend their lead at the Bundesliga

Soccer • 21 Sep 24

Vincent Kompany is expected to see Bayern reclaim the title in Germany

Bayern in good Kompany ahead of Leverkusen title battle

Bayern Munich kick off their Bundesliga campaign at VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday with the spotlight firmly on new coach Vincent Kompany as he looks to guide the club back to the top of German football.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24

Erik ten Hag with Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui

Man United sign de Ligt and Mazraoui from Bayern

Manchester United have completed the double signing of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich for around €70 million.

Soccer • 14 Aug 24

Alan Browne has made the move to Sunderland

Transfers: Browne joins Sunderland, Palhinha to Bayern

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha on a deal until 2028.

Soccer • 11 Jul 24

Michael Olise has made the move to the Bundesliga giants

Transfer round-up: Bayern secure Olise from Palace

Michael Olise has set his sights on winning silverware with Bayern Munich after completing his move from Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 07 Jul 24

Vincent Kompany has taken the untraditional route from Burnley to Bayern Munich

Kompany lands Bayern job, Flick takes over Barcelona

Bayern Munich have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new manager on a deal until June 2027 after the Belgian parted ways with Burnley following their relegation from the Premier League.

Soccer • 29 May 24

Bayern agree compensation fee to land Kompany

Bayern Munich have agreed a compensation fee of £10.2m with Burnley for Vincent Kompany to become their new manager, according to reports.

Soccer • 25 May 24

Vincent Kompany could be waving goodbye to Burnley soon

Bayern Munich set for shock Kompany appointment

Bayern Munich are close to appointing Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as their new manager, according to reports.

Soccer • 22 May 24

Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich this summer

Tuchel to leave Bayern despite new contract talks

Thomas Tuchel confirmed that he will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after failing to reach an agreement with the club to stay on as coach after talks this week.

Soccer • 17 May 24

Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel gets into it with the linesman

Tuchel rage at Bernabeu 'betrayal' that sent Bayern out

Thomas Tuchel vented his frustration at the "disastrous decision" to rule out a potential Matthijs de Ligt equaliser after Bayern Munich missed out on the Champions League final following a 4-3 aggregate loss to Real Madrid.

Soccer • 09 May 24

Joselu celebrates scoring the decisive goal at the Bernabeu

Super-sub Joselu's late brace sparks Real joy

A dramatic late double by Joselu sent Real Madrid through to the Champions League final at Wembley after a 4-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Soccer • 08 May 24

An exciting encounter with a twist at the finish as Madrid progressed

Champions League recap: Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3)

Real Madrid have edged Bayern Munich to secure a place in the Champions League final.

Soccer • 08 May 24

Thomas Tuchel wants his players to embrace their trip to the Bernabeu

Tuchel urges Bayern to find 'inner child' at Bernabeu

Thomas Tuchel wants his side to rediscover their 'inner child' at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night, when they face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Soccer • 07 May 24

Harry Kane: 'It's all to play for next week'

Kane has faith Bayern can achieve Bernabeu glory

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final is "a little disappointing" but has full belief they can qualify next week.

Soccer • 30 Apr 24

Vinicius Junior tucks away a penalty to equalise for Real Madrid

Real hit back as absorbing Munich clash ends all square

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scored twice, including an 83rd-minute penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in an entertaining Champions League semi-final, first leg.

Soccer • 01 May 24

Champions League: Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid recap

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 30 Apr 24

Thomas Tuchel will be hoping Harry Kane can inspire his side against Real Madrid

Tuchel hoping 'tactics and luck' enough against Real

Thomas Tuchel admits Bayern Munich will need luck if they are to overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final, as he encouraged his side to play with freedom in tonight's first leg at the Allianz Arena (live on RTÉ2/RTÉ Player).

Soccer • 30 Apr 24

Kylian Mbappe was rested but sent on at half-time as PSG were losing at the break

Euro wrap: PSG fail to clinch title, Kane bags brace

Paris Saint-Germain moved to the brink of another Ligue 1 title, but their celebrations were kept on ice as they had to hit back from two goals down to draw 3-3 against struggling Le Havre.

Soccer • 27 Apr 24

Harry Kane celebrating a goal during Bayern's win

Euro round-up: Kane hits 40-goal landmark in Bayern win

Harry Kane scored his 40th Bayern Munich goal of the season in a 5-1 Bundesliga thumping of Union Berlin.

Soccer • 20 Apr 24