Karius silencing doubters
Loris Karius has staged an emphatic return at Schalke. Signed in January 2025, he helped the club win promotion and finished 2025/26 2. Bundesliga with a 75% save rate and just 24 goals conceded. On 15 Sept he was profiled after a Man‑of‑the‑Match display in Schalke’s 0‑0 draw with Bayern, producing three crucial saves.
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Vušković back in training
Mario Vušković has returned to Hamburger SV training after serving a four‑year doping suspension. The 24‑year‑old rejoined team sessions at the Volksparkstadion on 15 Sept and participated in on‑pitch work with teammates; his last competitive appearance dated 9 November 2022. The club says match fitness and clearance will determine when he plays again.
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Allianz Arena to host 2028 final
UEFA confirmed on 15 Sept that Munich’s Allianz Arena will stage the 2028 UEFA Champions League final. The executive committee’s decision awards the stadium its third Champions League final after 2012 and 2025, marking another major European showpiece to be held at Bayern Munich’s home ground.
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Zentner sidelined for weeks
1. FSV Mainz 05 announced on 15 Sept that goalkeeper Robin Zentner will be sidelined for the coming weeks after sustaining a hand injury in the Bundesliga home match against Eintracht Frankfurt. The club said the exact return date depends on his individual healing process and will be monitored closely.
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Ouédraogo suffers setback
RB Leipzig confirmed on 15 Sept that midfielder Assan Ouédraogo will miss time after sustaining a capsule injury to his right shoulder. Ouédraogo left Leipzig’s recent 5‑0 home win over Hamburger SV in the 35th minute; the club says he will undergo operative treatment and is sidelined until further notice.
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Gladbach cling to hope
Borussia Mönchengladbach sit 17th after three games and a 3:12 goal difference, their worst start for many years, the club noted on 15 Sept. Despite three defeats the report stresses that Gladbach created 46 chances across those matches; interim coach Jan‑Moritz Lichte and recent personnel changes following Eugen Polanski’s departure are presented as possible triggers for a recovery.
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Union have reasons to travel
Union Berlin’s preview on 15 Sept listed five reasons to go to Bayern with confidence for Friday’s 20:30 CET kick‑off. The club points to two recent close results, keeper Frederik Rønnow’s form, substitute Tim Skarke’s two late goals this season, tactical resilience and Bayern’s recent struggles versus promoted sides as encouraging signs.
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