Leverkusen kicks off 2025 with 3-2 win over illness-hit Dortmund as Bundesliga returns
Bayer Leverkusen has started the year with a big boost to its hopes of defending the Bundesliga title after beating a depleted Borussia Dortmund 3-2.
Dortmund hit by flu virus ahead of Leverkusen clash
Borussia Dortmund defenders Waldemar Anton and Almugera Kabar are doubtful for Friday's Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen due to illness, coach Nuri Sahin said.
Leverkusen beat virus-hit Dortmund to close gap on Bayern
Patrik Schick scored a first-half brace as Bayer Leverkusen won 3-2 at a flu-hit Borussia Dortmund on Friday, closing the gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to one point. A late Serhou Guirassy penalty gave Dortmund hope but Leverkusen held on for their ninth straight win in all competitions,
Schick brace as Leverkusen win 3-2 at depleted Dortmund
Patrik Schick scored a brace in a furious start as champions Bayer Leverkusen returned out of the Bundesliga winter break with a 3-2 victory at heavily depleted Borussia Dortmund on Friday to mount the pressure on leaders Bayern Munich.
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Bayer Leverkusen's 3-2 victory at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga restart on Friday showed the development and discipline of the German champions, coach Xabi Alonso said. Leverkusen scored three times in the opening 19 minutes and controlled the game throughout against their opponents who were missing half a dozen players due to illness.
Leverkusen must be at their best to beat Dortmund - Alonso
Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen resume the Bundesliga season against Dortmund, hoping to cut Bayern's four-point lead
Dortmund fail to overcome "cold start", fall to defeat against Leverkusen
A wave of illness affecting both the BVB camp and intended match official Sascha Stegemann saw the 2025 portion of the ...
Dortmund Vs Leverkusen, Bundesliga: BVB's Waldemar Anton, Almugera Kabar Doubtful As Virus Strikes
Sixth-placed Dortmund will also be without Niklas Sule due to injury, while midfielder Pascal Gross is suspended after he was sent off during last month's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg ...
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Milan courting Borussia Dortmund talent Kabar
Milan are making a January approach for Borussia Dortmund left-back Almugera Kabar, according to Sky Sport Italia. The 18-year-old is a very versatile figure who can play in any of the varied ...
Nuri Şahin ‘expects’ depleted Borussia Dortmund to ‘play better’ after Leverkusen defeat
Borussia Dortmund suffered their first defeat of the season at the Westfalenstadion on Friday night against Bayer Leverkusen ...
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Virus leaves Dortmund without key defenders for Leverkusen test
Borussia Dortmund defenders Waldemar Anton and Almugera Kabar are doubtful for Friday’s Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen after a virus struck the team’s camp. “We’re having a bit of a flu wave ...
Transfer rumors, news: Milan weighs up move for Rashford
AC Milan want to bring in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford but his salary could be an issue. Transfer Talk has the ...
Confirmed Lineups: Dortmund vs. Leverkusen
German Bundesliga kicks off the 2025 calendar year with a highly anticipated clash between defending champions Bayer 04 ...