The thought of Vincent Kompany managing Burnley seemed nothing more than a distant memory when the Clarets were relegated from the top-flight in 2022, but that didn't deter the Belgian from taking the vacant post.

Bayern Munich's hopes of automatically qualifying for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals are hanging by a thread after a shock loss to Feyenoord.

Last time out, Bayern picked up an important 1-0 victory away to bogey side Borussia Monchengladbach. Although they deserved to win the game, and by more than one goal, there were some things that were far from perfect. Here are the changes Kompany should make to his XI against Hoffenheim.

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Tom Bischof from Hoffenheim on a pre-contract agreement. The 19-year-old midfielder, a German youth international, will join a free transfer in the summer.

Dier joined Bayern Munich on loan from Tottenham in January 2024 but that move was soon a permanent one, on a one-year contract. The 30-year-old has played 30 games across all competitions, under Thomas Tuchel and Kompany, and is valued by the Bayern bosses.

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Flying in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich is stuttering in the Champions League. The Bavarian powerhouse lost 3-0 at Feyenoord on Wednesday for its third defeat of the campaign, denting its hopes of reaching the round of 16 without having to contest a playoff.

Eric Dier made just his second Bundesliga start of the season for Bayern Munich as Harry Kane’s penalty saw out a 1-0 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Topspiel.Called upon in the

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is one of the most sought after midfielders in all of Europe given his status as a free agent this summer. We already know that Real Madrid is giving chase to the talented 29-year-old.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich must deliver a winning performance at Freiburg on Saturday to bounce back instantly from Wednesday's Champions League loss at Feyenoord, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday.

Celtic are the last team with a play-off place already secure but victory would see them seeded for that round – potentially at the expense of European powers such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Juventus or a Borussia Dortmund side who beat the Hoops 7-1 in October.

Julio Enciso’s loan exit to Ipswich Town for the rest of the season leaves Danny Welbeck, Joao Pedro and Georginio Rutter as the only available options in the No. 9 and No. 10 combination favoured by head coach Fabian Hurzeler.