Thomas Tuchel

'Couldn't agree on terms': Tuchel confirms Bayern exit

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed on Friday he will leave the club at the end of the season, saying he "couldn't agree on terms" to stay on.

Ecstasy and controversy: Comeback kings Real stun Bayern to reach UCL final

Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Alphonso Davies smashed the visiting German giants ahead in the second half but record 14-time winners Madrid produced a sensational comeback with Joselu netting in the 88th and 91st minutes. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made his first error leading goal since 2021 in the competition which gifted Real their first goal and the Bavarians had a controversial offside decision that went against them late in the game.  The Daily Star's sports podcast Pitch Perfect brings you a spirited discussion on all the major events that transpired in the game in its latest episode. 

'Absolute disaster': Bayern coach Tuchel slams late offside call

"The first error is made by the linesman, the second comes from the referee," Tuchel said.

Tuchel tells players to find their inner child at Bernabeu

After last week's 2-2 draw in Germany, Bayern will have to beat Real in their own back yard if they are to reach the final at Wembley.

Bayern look to thrive ‘on knife’s edge’ at Bernabeu

Six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich head into Wednesday's second semi-final at Real Madrid, looking to change the narrative surrounding their disappointing season.

Bayern ready for winner-takes-all match at Real: Tuchel

The Bavarians struck twice in four minutes early in the second half with a shot from Leroy Sane and a Harry Kane penalty to turn the game around after Vinicius Jr had put the visitors ahead in the 24th against the run of play.

Bayern ready for 'extraordinary' Bellingham: Tuchel

Tuesday's clash at the Allianz Arena between 14-time winners Real and Bayern, with six Champions League titles, is the most played semi-final in the competition's history.

Bayern standing in the way of Real's 15th UCL title

Real Madrid are on a mission to clinch their 15th UEFA Champions League title but face Bayern Munich in a high-voltage clash in the semifinals of the competition. Can Bayern stop Real in their tracks? Real, on the other hand, only have the mighty German in their way and if they make it to the finals, the odds weigh heavily in their favour because Los Blancos have a reputation for not losing finals. The last time they lost a final in Europe was 43 years ago. Since then, they've won all of the eight finales they've played in. 

Real wary of Bayern in 'European Clasico'

The Munich clash also pits two England superstars against each other.

April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024

Gnabry to return, Sane doubtful for Bayern's Real clash

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said forward Serge Gnabry "will play and will score" in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Real Madrid, but Leroy Sane's status for the match is in doubt.

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

Nagelsmann extends contract with Germany until 2026

Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension with the German men's national team, the domestic football association said Friday, putting to bed speculation of a quick return to club football.

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

Tuchel wants Bayern to inflict pain on 'amazing' Arsenal

Tuchel's team are on the brink of surrendering the German title for the first time in 12 years after a brutal domestic campaign.

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

Tuchel's job safe for Arsenal tie, insist Bayern

Freund told reporters Tuchel would "100 percent" be in charge for the quarter-final first leg in London, despite admitting "losing twice in a week is incredible".

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

Bayern waste two-goal lead to slump to 3-2 shock loss at Heidenheim

Bayern Munich squandered a two-goal lead to slump to a shock 3-2 loss at Heidenheim on Saturday that all but dashed the Bavarians' slim Bundesliga title hopes with six games left to play.

March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024

Alonso to stay on as Leverkusen boss

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso ended speculation of a potential move to one of his former clubs Liverpool or Bayern Munich in the close season when the Spaniard said on Friday that he was committed to staying with the Bundesliga leaders.

March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024

'No time to lose', says Tuchel as Bayern plot Lazio comeback

In February, Bayern announced Tuchel would leave the club at the end of the season, less than a year after replacing the sacked Julian Nagelsmann.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

'Bag's packed,' jokes Tuchel after watching Bayern win sitting on suitcase

Outgoing Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel joked "my bag is packed" after watching his side's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig while sitting on a silver-coloured suitcase on Saturday.

February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024

I am not the only problem in Bayern's bad run: Tuchel

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said he was not the only one responsible for his team's bad form and hoped the club's decision to part ways with him at the end of the season would liberate him and his players for the remainder of the campaign.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Tuchel to leave Bayern at season end

Bayern Munich have decided to end their collaboration with coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the current season despite a contract to 2025, the club said on Wednesday.

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