Meanwhile, Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw by RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena after squandering a two-goal lead. Patrik Schick and Aleix García put Leverkusen ahead, with bot

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich bounced back from a mid-week defeat with a 2-1 win at Freiburg on Saturday, while Borussia Dortmund started life without coach Nuri Sahin playing with 10 men in a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen.

Niko Kovač has gained a great track record of winning major honours at his previous clubs. We check out some details on the man with coaching experience at Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolfsburg along with a stint in France's Ligue 1.

Borussia Dortmund has fired coach Nuri Sahin. The decision came a day after its 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League.

Matchday 19 in the Bundesliga saw dropped points and plenty gained in all areas of the table. The race for Champions League and Europa League spots continue to tighten, whilst some clubs appear to be sleep walking into a relegation fight.

Bologna had never won a game in the Champions League before. Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 loss to the Italian team on Tuesday could be the last for coach Nuri Sahin who has now overseen four straight defeats this year.

Bayer Leverkusen are looking unstoppable at the moment as they aim to secure their eighth consecutive victory on the road.

Young England striker wants more playing time ahead of this summer’s European Under-21 Championship and is keen for switch to the Bundesliga

After Bayern Munich’s 3-2 win against Wolfsburg, Bayer Leverkusen comprehensively beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 on Saturday evening. The first 45 was all Leverkusen, apart from an early

Attempt saved. Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3, Borussia Mönchengladbach 1.

The appointment of the Croatian represents a break from the norm at the Westfalenstadion but it might be the shock treatment this club needs

The manager is taking the brunt of the criticism for a poor season but issues off the pitch are as significant as those on it