RB Leipzig sack head coach Marco Rose three days before their German Cup semi-final against Stuttgart.

Leipzig sixth in table after early Champions League exitClub thought to be interested in Palace’s Oliver Glasner RB Leipzig have confirmed the sacking of manager Marco Rose amid a disappointing season in the Bundesliga and in Europe. “Marco Rose has been relieved of his duties as RB Leipzig head coach with immediate effect,” said a club statement. “The club will announce who will take over the head coach role on an interim basis in due course.” Continue reading...

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has recalled Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka to the national team for their two-legged UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has recalled Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka to the national team for their two-legged UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.

A Legend Jersey paying tribute to Bundesliga cult legend and Werder Bremen icon Diego has been created by kit brand hummel.

The details of Benjamin Sesko's release clause with RB Leipzig have been revealed.

Cannes also sprung an upset on an evening of cup action around Europe.

Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have all joined Real Madrid in pursuit of RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.

Scottish side welcome ‘football royalty’ on WednesdayHosts boosted by Daizen Maeda return after ban appeal Brendan Rodgers wants Bayern Munich to experience “hurt” at Celtic Park after taking pride in his team’s European improvement this season. Bayern’s visit to Glasgow marks the first time since 2013 that Celtic will play knockout Champions League football, with Rodgers contemplating his most significant scalp yet. Celtic are the heavy underdogs to see off the German giants over two legs but Rodgers has challenged his players to keep the tie competitive before they head to the Allianz Arena next week. Slovan Bratislava, RB Leipzig and Young Boys have already been defeated at Celtic Park this season, with the hosts unbeaten in their last half-dozen home European games. Continue reading...

Champions League return is far from secure for a side that was fortunate to escape Union match with a point Sometimes it’s best to live in relative ignorance in order to keep your eyes on the prize. To focus, to shut out the outside noise, to not be distracted. Marco Rose doesn’t function like that. “I take full responsibility for that first half,” the RB Leipzig coach said bluntly after Saturday’s uninspiring goalless draw at Union Berlin. Part of that demeanour is nurture is much as it is nature. Rose was born in Leipzig, yes, but more crucially had six years in the Red Bull organisation at Salzburg, from taking charge of the under-16s to the first team, before building his Bundesliga career at Borussias Mönchengladbach and Dortmund. He knows what the drill is. Ambition is total and there are clear consequences for falling short. Continue reading...

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Victory will aid chances of place in knockout stageVilla face team yet to win a point in league phase Unai Emery has urged Aston Villa to “break our limit” by enhancing their chances of advancing automatically to the Champions League last 16 with victory against RB Leipzig. Villa, in Europe’s premier club competition for the first time since 1983, can take a major step towards the knockout phase if they can defeat the Bundesliga side, who have not registered a point after five matches. Villa arrived in Germany after ­successive Premier League victories and can return to winning ways on the continent after a shock defeat at Club Brugge and a draw at home against Juventus. Emery said Villa must learn their lesson from that difficult trip to ­Belgium against Leipzig, another team who will be considered underdogs, despite playing in the Champions League in six of the past seven seasons, reaching the semi-finals under Julian Nagelsmann four years ago. Continue reading...

Fans of Bundesliga club Mainz unfurled banners criticising their former manager Jurgen Klopp during a 2-0 defeat to RB Leipzig on Saturday.