I can only influence what happens on the pitch. I need to continue performing well, try to help the team, whether that's with goals, assists, or whatever. And regardless of that, I simply need to give my all for the team.
Wolfsburg are indisputably in crisis and have gone back to the future to stop themselves teetering over the ledge into the abyss, with a coach who left or was invited to leave nearly 10 years ago returning to the club to prevent the worst coming to pass.
Luke McCowan's goal inside 30 seconds was irrelevant in the broader context of this tie. Stuttgart's 4-1 canter in Glasgow a week earlier ensured that. Still, a game that had the whiff of irrelevance for Celtic delivered unexpected cheer.
First goal, brilliantly played! When you score a goal, it naturally stands out even more. The way he celebrated - that was pure joy, coming from deep within - and the reward for many, many years of hard work. Everyone shared in his happiness, and he'll sleep well.
After Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Albert Riera was questioned about statements made by former Bundesliga star Max Kruse and Martin Harnik on a podcast, things got heated online. Apparently, Bild question Riera about Kruse describing Riera as "unsympathetic." During the press conference Riera did not take the bait and just offered a retort of: "Kruse? Who's that? Is that a footballer?" Essentially, Riera just took the high road and did not address it.
The striker has an extensive career of playing through the German football leagues, spending the majority of his career in the 2. Bundesliga, as well as the German top flight. However, Kleindienst has only improved with age and over the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, reached new heights. Kleindienst hit his highest goal tally in the Bundesliga last season with an impressive 16 goals last season with Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Martijn Kaars' stoppage-time penalty helped struggling St. Pauli snatch a 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig at Millerntor-Stadion on Tuesday. Ole Werner's side were on track for all three points after Yan Diomande's second-half strike, but Kaars levelled up from 12 yards after being taken out by David Raum in the box. Only the base of the right post denied Leipzig from taking an eighth-minute lead, with Xaver Schlager's attempt from the edge of the box seeing Nikola Vasilj almost caught out.
The heartbeat of Borussia Dortmund's creativity remains Julian Brandt. When Brandt finds space between the lines, Borussia Dortmund's attack comes alive. His ability to receive on the half-turn, combine quickly, and slip runners into dangerous channels makes him a constant problem. If Bayern Munich's midfield press lacks coordination for even a moment, Brandt has the vision to punish it instantly.