Bayern scare Alonso

After the duel between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich (1:1) at the weekend, German football awaits the next absolute top game this evening (8:45 p.m.). In the round of 16 of the DFB Cup, Bayern will host the reigning double winner Bayer Leverkusen. A duel that is eagerly awaited, not just in Germany. “Cup cracker in Germany” headlines ‘The Athletic’ and states: “Bayern’s game against Leverkusen is the outstanding game in the round of 16 of the DFB Cup.”

There is particularly great interest in Spain, after all Bayer coach Xabi Alonso is considered a possible successor to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. “Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, the golden duo who revived the hopes of German fans during the last European Championship, will meet in the duel that Xabi masters very well: two wins and two draws against the club that wanted him in the summer .” “calculates the ‘as’. The ‘Mundo Deportivo’ is hoping for a big game: “A fast-paced and high-scoring duel is expected, as both teams have a clear offensive focus.” The two giants of German football have been drawn against each other in the round of 16 of the DFB Cup.”

Amorim doesn’t want to be the focus

The change of coach at Manchester United seems to be bearing fruit. After the unfortunate draw against Ipswich Town (1:1) and the somewhat shaky 3:2 in the Europa League against Bodo/Glimt, the Red Devils clearly beat Everton FC 4-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Reason enough for the fans of the English record champions, who have not exactly been spoiled in recent years under the aegis of Erik ten Hag, to dedicate their own new song to the coach. To the melody of “Give it up” by KC & The Sunshine Band, the fans sang Amorim’s name shortly after. But the trainer obviously doesn’t like that at all.

He said he felt very honored, but added: “I don’t like my song. I’m not really ashamed of it, but I’m the coach. The fans should sing for the players and the club. I really understand and value the connection with the fans, but I want them to support the team and the players because they are on the field and I am just off the field.” However, according to the ‘Telegraph’, the Portuguese has to be prepared for disappointment, “Should his team manage to inflict a defeat on Arsenal on Wednesday evening at the Emirates Stadium?”. In the event of success with their league rivals, United supporters have already announced another performance of the song via social media.