Champions League News

Bayern thrill, Dortmund worry for Euro final

2013-05-19T00:15:26

Borussia Dortmund must wait on Mats Hummels' ankle injury for next Saturday's Champions League final, while Wembley opponents Bayern Munich finished the Bundesliga season with a seven-goal thriller.

Dortmund's Hummels injury doubt for Euro final

2013-05-18T17:49:33

Germany defender Mats Hummels is an injury doubt for Borussia Dortmund's Champions League final against Bayern Munich at Wembley next Saturday after damaging ankle ligaments.

Goetze's dream to beat Bayern in Euro finale

2013-05-18T09:23:20

Injured Borussia Dortmund star Mario Goetze has said his dream for next Saturday's Champions League final at Wembley is to help his side beat Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich -- the club he will join in July.

German fans clamour for London's Euro final

2013-05-17T14:10:18

With two Bundesliga clubs in the Champions League final, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund supporters are clamouring to get to London for the Wembley showdown on May 25 with England's capital set to be painted black, red and gold for the weekend.

Lewandowski to reveal future at season's end

2013-05-17T10:43:33

Borussia Dortmund's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski will reveal his future plans only after the Champions League final on May 25, having refused to extend his contract.

Merkel set to attend Wembley Euro final

2013-05-16T15:05:22

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday confirmed she is set to attend the Champions League final on May 25 at London's Wembley stadium between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the first time two teams from Germany have contested the premier European club finale.

Bayern to screen Euro final in Munich Arena

2013-05-16T10:44:17

Bayern Munich will turn their Allianz Arena into a free giant public-viewing stadium to screen their Champions League final at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund live on May 25 with a crowd of 45,000 expected after tickets became available on Thursday.

Bayern, Dortmund financial models - Platini

2013-05-16T09:03:19

Champions League finalists Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are proof that clubs do not have to spend beyond their means to achieve success, UEFA president Michel Platini believes.

Dortmund hoping to ruin Bayern's treble hunt

2013-05-15T16:09:55

Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp said Wednesday he is confident his team can beat all-conquering Bayern Munich in the Champions League final to complete their journey back from bankruptcy in 2005, a revival which has been dubbed from "Ground-zero to Wembley".

Dortmund hope to have Goetze for Euro final

2013-05-15T11:04:03

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp said Wednesday he is optimistic of getting injured midfield star Mario Goetze back in time for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on May 25.

Hat-trick of defeats haunts confident Bayern

2013-05-14T16:12:33

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said on Tuesday that the German champions were completely focussed on their Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on May 25 and defeat was unthinkable.

Bayern poach talent to weaken rivals - Hitzfeld

2013-05-14T00:30:10

Bayern Munich's signing of Germany star Mario Goetze is set to weaken rivals Borussia Dortmund next season, but the Bavarians have recruited top talent to see off their rivals for years, admits ex-coach Ottmar Hitzfeld.

Bayern's Rafinha cops two-match ban and fine

2013-05-08T22:09:30

Bayern Munich defender Rafinha was given a two-match ban and fined 15,000 euros (US$19,737) by the German Football Federation (DFB) on Wednesday after being sent off in last weekend's draw with Borussia Dortmund.

Bayern plan to party as Wembley final looms

2013-05-07T16:13:01

Bayern Munich are planning a huge street party in the Bavarian capital on Saturday to celebrate their Bundesliga title, even though their Champions League final at Wembley against German rivals Borussia Dortmund follows just a fortnight later.

Fans request 750,000 tickets for Euro final

2013-05-07T12:12:23

Champions League fever has broken out in Germany with fans of finalists Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund requesting a total of 750,000 tickets for the final at Wembley on May 25.

Dortmund, Bayern relations sour as Wembley looms

2013-05-05T15:04:30

Relations between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund continued to sour ahead of the Champions League final on May 25 as Saturday's dress rehearsal in the Bundesliga was marred by a dismissal and a pitch side argument.

Dortmund's Kehl expects fireworks at Wembley

2013-05-04T23:45:31

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both rested their stars as the Champions League final dress rehearsal ended in a 1-1 draw, but Dortmund captain Sebastian Kehl has said he expects an explosive affair in Wembley.

Concussed Uchida's injury doubt for Schalke

2013-05-04T14:56:35

Japan defender Atsuto Uchida is an injury concern for Schalke's remaining two league games after suffering a concussion in their 1-0 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach as the Royal Blues close in on a Champions League place.

Bayern beat Barca for Hoeness, says coach

2013-05-02T15:18:18

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has said their 3-0 victory at Barcelona in the Champions League was inspired by the will to help embattled club president Uli Hoeness, who is caught up in the middle of a tax evasion scandal.

Battered Barcelona forced to re-build

2013-05-02T13:30:13

After a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Bayern Munich last week, Barcelona's embarrassment was taken to an even greater level on Wednesday night as stripped of their greatest asset in Lionel Messi, there worst ever European defeat was confirmed by another 3-0 hiding.

Australia's Kruse set to join Leverkusen

2013-05-02T13:11:47

Socceroos star Robbie Kruse is set to play Champions League football next season as the Australia international revealed on Thursday he has agreed to join Bayer Leverkusen from their Bundesliga rivals Fortuna Duesseldorf.

Dortmund hopeful Goetze will make Wembley

2013-05-02T12:46:08

Borussia Dortmund are hoping to have Germany midfielder Mario Goetze fit for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on May 25, even though he tore a hamstring in the semi-final against Real Madrid.

Bayern are re-writing history: Rummenigge

2013-05-02T12:20:09

The current Bayern Munich side are rewriting the club's history after their 3-0 win at Barcelona put them into a third Champions League final in four years in their chase for a historic treble of European, league and cup titles, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said.

Spain laments powerless Barca

2013-05-02T11:07:40

Spain lamented Thursday the comprehensive destruction of a powerless Barcelona by Bayern Munich, warning the Catalans must rebuild after their Champions League dreams were shattered in the Camp Nou.

Press delight at Germany's 'dream final'

2013-05-02T10:05:49

There was widespread joy in the German press on Thursday as Bayern Munich's 3-0 win at Barcelona means the Bavarians will face Borussia Dortmund in an all-German Champions League final on May 25 -- the first time two Bundesliga clubs will contest a European Cup final.

Messi not in right condition - Vilanova

2013-05-01T22:54:21

Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova defended the decision to field Lionel Messi at the weekend after the Argentine was forced to sit out Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Bayern better for Chelsea loss - Heynckes

2013-05-01T22:08:43

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes believes his side will have learnt from their heart-breaking loss to Chelsea on penalties in the Champions League final last season when they travel to Wembley to take on Borussia Dortmund in the final of this year's competition.

Bayern destroy Barca again, cruise to final

2013-05-01T21:08:03

Bayern Munich cruised into their third Champions League final in four years as a 3-0 win over Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday gave them an incredible 7-0 aggregate semi-final victory.

Bayern secure all German final

2013-05-01T20:41:20

Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 3-0 in their Champions League semi-final second-leg in Barcelona on Wednesday to set up the first ever all-German final and the Bundesliga champions' third final in four years.

Champions League semi-final results

2013-05-01T20:37:17

Champions League semi-final, second-leg result on Wednesday: