Real Madrid have had their eye on Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski for quite some time, but Bayern Munich’s recent statement that they want to retain the services of the Polish hitman, has Los Blancos Feeling empty:

Real Madrid have received a heavy blow in their pursuit of Robert Lewandowski as Bayern Munich consider retaining the services of the Poland international.

According to a report from Defensa Central, Real Madrid’s hopes of securing the signing of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski suffered a heavy blow with German club president Oliver Kahn admitting they intended to keep it for a long time.

Lewandowski has firmly established himself as one of the game’s deadliest strikers during his time in the Bundesliga, first with Borussia Dortmund and then Bayern. The 33-year-old has been instrumental in Die Roten’s success since joining the club in 2014, earning several personal accolades along the way.

For now, it looks like there is a mutual interest between Lewandowski and Bayern Munich in signing an extra time, but Pini Zhavi will undoubtedly make it painful.

AS Roma play for Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso, but Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United could also play for the French midfielder:

Corentin Tolisso is set to leave Bayern Munich in January with his Bundesliga side ready to sell Newcastle and Tottenham transfer goal, according to Foot Mercato.

FCB is keen to offload the Frenchman during the mid-season market to prevent Tolisso from leaving for free next summer. His contract at the Allianz Arena will expire in June and no extension is planned on either side.

Tolisso’s departure is inevitable as it is in Bavaria, so Bayern are hoping to win some form of compensation. The midfielder became their club record when he was captured from Lyon in 2017 for € 41million (£ 35million).

Bayern Munich will face FC Barcelona at the Allianz Arena in a match featuring a side with nothing to gain against a side with everything to lose. You’d normally think that kind of desperation would bring out the best in a team like Barca … but I’m going to say they’ll fold like an accordion.

Julian Nagelsmann holds the cards here … and it’s the Bayern Munich boss who can determine if he wants to do his part to send Barca to pack their bags for the competition. Of course, Benfica could still choke on and keep FC Barcelona alive, but that shouldn’t stop Nagelsmann from doing the right things and trying to bury Barca.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 FC Barcelona

(Don’t mess with Benfica!)

The final day of the Champions League group stage has arrived, but Bayern Munich have nothing but pride to play. It is certainly a good motivation, but not in relation to the stakes at stake for FC Barcelona. The Catalans NEED a win as it would likely secure them a knockout stage – an almost existential necessity given their financial woes. Of course, they could also bank on a loss for Benfica in the other game, but their new manager seems to be of the braver type. It should be an interesting contest.

Here are our talking points before the game:

• The major problems in Barcelona, ​​starting with their basic configuration.
• How things have changed since Xavi took over from Ronald Koeman.
• What do Barcelona need right now? The answer will shock you!
• Should Bayern Munich let players rest against Barca?
• Why Bayern’s performances in the Champions League matter more than ever.
• Is it finally time for Niklas Sule to start a game over? Should it be for Upamecano or Benjamin Pavard?
• Jamal Musiala – who should bench in the lineup and why is it Leroy Sane?
• How Barca’s new style of play under Xavi could actually help Bayern break them down.
• Who is Barça’s most dangerous player right now? Hint: there is actually a correct answer this time!
• Final thoughts on Bayern’s irony triggering an identity crisis at Barca.

We saw on Tuesday that Bayern Munich are going to take the pursuit of Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria seriously, but Borussia Dortmund remain the favorites:

Denis Zakaria of Borussia Mönchengladbach has been linked with a transfer since the summer. The 25-year-old’s contract expires next summer. The Swiss national player has generated a lot of interest in Europe and in the Bundesliga with his good performances.

According to Sky, concrete interest should now come from Dortmund. According to this, Borussia Dortmund have already had “very good discussions” with Zakaria and even agree with the midfielder “on key points”. In Dortmund, Zakaria, who has been flirting with a move to the Premier League lately, is said to meet his former coach Marco Rose.

Foal’s sporting director Max Eberl was on several occasions combative during the press conference before the game against SC Freiburg: “I am fighting for these players as I have always fought for this club.”

If Eberl fails to convince Zakaria to extend his contract, it is also an option to hand over Zakaria in the winter. It would be the last chance to generate a transfer with the midfielder.

Bayern Munich players Frauen Lea Schüller, Maximiliane Rall and Giulia Gwinn have been named to Elfen Magazine’s Frauen Bundesliga Team of the Week:

Chelsea have reportedly signed Hungarian defender Attila Szalai, although nothing official has been announced. If true, it looks like the London club are partially addressing their contingency plan if Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger leave the club:

According to Hungarian national coach Marco Rossi, Chelsea have secured the services of Fenerbahce professional Attila Szalai. The Hungarian center-back is expected to join the Blues in January and sign a long-term contract.

“Obviously he’s been followed by a lot of big clubs, but it looks like his move to Chelsea is a done deal. He would have been a great player for Italian football as well,” said the 57-year-old as quoted by Calciomercato.

Chelsea are said to have reacted early on to the uncertain contractual situation of a center-back duo. The contracts of ex-Gladbacher Andreas Christensen and German national player Antonio Rüdiger expire next summer.

Contract talks with the two players are difficult and have dragged on since the summer. The Rüdiger case in particular is apparently complicated, the main reason being the huge differences in salary expectations.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is still hoping both players will extend their contracts. Tuchel recently said of Rüdiger: “For me he’s a great player and he’s in exactly the right place. He is in the most competitive league in the world and part of a club where winning is important, so let’s be a little patient and hope we have a happy ending.

Another week of Bayern Munich-related action has passed and it provided a lot of food for thought. Julian Nagelsmann hits the first speedbump of his tenure, as injuries and absentees pile up as performances become increasingly desperate. Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski has once again been robbed of a well-deserved Ballon d’Or, and the Bundesliga is no longer allowed to have spectators. Not good news, all things considered.

In this episode, Ineednoname and Samrin discuss:

• Why Julian Nagelsmann is making his best impression of Carlo Ancelotti right now.
• The problems with Bayern’s tactical setup – starting with the positioning of Alphonso Davies and the consequences of the pseudo-three back.
• The strange role of Thomas Muller, and how it negatively affects the rest of the system.
• The problem with Leroy Sane right now – is it fatigue or some other slump?
• Where are the young players? Why doesn’t Musiala play more often?
• Nagelsmann vs Flick – something is missing from this Bayern Munich team.
• Changing topics, talking about the impact of the return of ghost games on the Bundesliga.
• Why closing stadiums just doesn’t make sense (including a rant from INNN).
• Closing the chapter on the Ballon d’Or – how Robert Lewandowski was robbed and why Champions League performances matter more than ever to the club’s image.