FC Bayern vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach: Drei Dinge, die das Duell entscheiden können Der FC Bayern will nach dem 3:2-Sieg gegen Borussia Dortmund in der Bundesliga nun gegen Borussia Mönchengladbach nachlegen. Mit elf Punkten Vorsprung auf den Tabellenzweiten ist der Rekordmeister in einer Position, in der ein Sieg gegen die Fohlen den Abstand weiter ausbauen könnte. Für die Gladbacher, die aktuell nur drei Punkte vor dem Relegationsplatz liegen, ist das Spiel eine Chance, den Klassenerhalt zu sichern. Die Bilanz der Begegnungen zwischen den beiden Teams ist klar: In den letzten 27 Partien holte Borussia Mönchengladbach acht Siege und fünf Unentschieden. In München war die Gladbacher Erfolgsquote noch höher – aus den letzten 15 Spielen holten sie dort vier Siege und drei Remis. Gegen den Abstieg kämpfen die Borussen, und ein Sieg könnte für sie entscheidend sein. Die Bayern stehen jedoch vor einer Herausforderung. Ohne Harry Kane, der aufgrund von Verletzungspech ausfällt, und mit der Notwendigkeit, die Rotation vor dem Champions-League-Spiel gegen Atalanta zu planen, dürfte das Spiel kein Selbstläufer werden. Die Offensive muss Lösungen finden, um den fehlenden Engländer zu ersetzen. Vincent Kompany könnte dabei auf mehrere Spieler zurückgreifen, die in den vergangenen Wochen weniger Einsatz hatten. Ein weiterer Faktor ist die taktische Ausrichtung von Borussia Mönchengladbach. Trainer Eugen Polanski betonte, dass es wichtig sei, alle Phasen des Spiels zu bedienen. Die Borussen spielen laut Statistiken in der Bundesliga kaum aggressives Pressing und erlauben Gegnern oft 15 Pässe in den ersten 60 Prozent des Spielfelds, ehe eine Defensivaktion erfolgt. Bayerns Aufgabe ist es, den Ballverlust zu minimieren und den Gegner hinten in seine eigene Hälfte zu binden.#borussia_mnchengladbach #vincent_kompany #fc_bayern #eugen_polanski #franck_honorat
Harry Kane's Bundesliga Presence Set to End as Bayern Munich Striker Misses Match England captain Harry Kane will sit out his first Bundesliga game of the 2025-26 season on Friday after sustaining a minor calf injury, ruling him out of Bayern Munich’s home clash against Borussia Monchengladbach. The 32-year-old has been a consistent presence in all 24 league fixtures for the German club this term, maintaining his status as the Bundesliga’s top scorer with 30 goals. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany downplayed the severity of Kane’s injury, stating it is not a major concern and that the former Tottenham striker should be available for the club’s Champions League last-16 tie against Atalanta, set for 10 March. Kane’s absence comes as Bayern, the reigning Bundesliga champions, continue to dominate the league table, holding an 11-point lead over their rivals after securing a 3-2 victory against second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The win marked a crucial step in Bayern’s pursuit of the title, with Kane playing a pivotal role in the match. The England captain netted twice in the game, extending his overall goal tally for the season to 45 across all competitions. His performance underscored his importance to the team’s attacking strategy, particularly as Bayern look to maintain their dominance in both domestic and European competitions. Kane’s injury raises questions about his availability for key fixtures, including the upcoming Champions League clash against Atalanta. While Kompany remains optimistic about his recovery, the absence of the club’s leading scorer could test Bayern’s depth in attack. The Bundesliga’s top team will need to rely on their supporting cast to keep their title charge on track, especially with Dortmund still in the mix for the championship.#bayern_munich #vincent_kompany #harry_kane #borussia_monchengladbach #bundesliga
Harry Kane calf injury imperils Bundesliga record chase Harry Kane is set to miss Bayern Munich's upcoming Bundesliga match against Borussia Mönchengladbach due to a calf injury, dealing a blow to his pursuit of the league's all-time goal-scoring record. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany confirmed the injury on Thursday, stating it is not serious but will keep Kane sidelined for at least a day. The absence of the forward, who has netted 30 goals in the Bundesliga this season, leaves him 11 short of Robert Lewandowski's record of 41, with 10 games remaining in the campaign. Kompany emphasized that the team's focus remains on their performance and results rather than the league table. "We've had an 11-point lead before, and we know how quickly that can change," he said. "After the game against Dortmund, the only thing that mattered was Gladbach. It sounds like a cliche, but it's a way of life for me." Bayern, the defending Bundesliga champions, currently lead the table by 11 points following their 3-2 victory over second-placed Borussia Dortmund last Saturday. The injury also means Bayern will be without Hiroki Ito and Alphonso Davies for Friday's match, further testing their depth. Kompany downplayed concerns about Kane's availability for the Champions League round of 16 clash against Atalanta, noting the team's priority is maintaining their form in the Bundesliga. "Of course we would have liked Harry to be involved, but these things happen," Kompany said, adding that the club remains "pretty relaxed" about the situation. Kane's absence could impact Bayern's ability to extend their lead, as the team looks to solidify their position at the top of the table. With the Bundesliga season entering its final stretch, the forward's return will be crucial for his bid to surpass Lewandowski's record.#harry_kane #bayern_munich #borussia_mnchengladbach #vincent_kompany #robert_lewandowski
