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Elversberg, a German town of just 13,000 people with no railway station, is enjoying a historic moment on Saturday as its football team plays in the Bundesliga for the first time. The club has risen from the regional leagues to the top flight in a few short years, defying all expectations. Coach Vincent Wagner compared the survival challenge to a journey to Mars.
Natilla·5 min read
Bayern Munich opened the Bundesliga season with a 5-1 thrashing of Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on Friday. Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, an own goal from Josha Vagnoman, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Díaz were all on target. Vincent Kompany's side overcame early pressure and ran riot after the break.
InfoBlaugrana
·4 min read
Bayern Munich kick off another Bundesliga title defence as overwhelming favourites, with the pressure at the Allianz Arena now routine rather than extraordinary. Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane chase a third straight crown, but the real measure of success may lie in Europe. The season starts on Friday against Stuttgart.
Javi·7 min read
Bayern Munich claimed the first trophy of the German season with a Supercup victory over Borussia Dortmund. Vincent Kompany's side controlled the first half in dominant fashion and withstood a much-improved Dortmund after the break.
varela·8 min read