Tag Archives: Robert Lewandowski

Costa Is Bayern’s Engine

When Douglas Costa signed for Bayern Munich for €30 million this summer from Ukrainian champions, Shaktar Donetsk, many people questioned the deal including his former manager Mircea Lucescu.  Speaking to German newspaper, Bild, he remarked, “I think Costa is not yet strong … Continue reading

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The Gabonese Gas Pedal

It’s not a tragedy, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had a long, two-part uphill battle to show he’s one of the best strikers in the world. First, the fact is Aubameyang is a very fast African player. His athletic greatness is something many … Continue reading

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Bundesliga Roundup: Week 7

Like everyone else, the German league is on a fortnight’s recess for international qualifiers. Which is unfortunate, but them’s the breaks. Let’s round up the league’s recently-completed seventh round. -Jurgen Klopp said Saturday that his side hit rock bottom, and … Continue reading

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Bundesliga Roundup: Week 4

Four rounds down in the Bundesliga, and this week was not short of surprises. Let’s round it all up… – GUYS. YOU GUYS. PADERBORN ARE TOP. The new boys beat Hannover 2-0 on Saturday to ascend to the Bundesliga summit. Center-back … Continue reading

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Bundesliga Roundup: Week 2

Two weeks down in the German top tier, so let’s recap what happened! – Schalke 1-1 Bayern Munich The champs were held to one point by the miners. Playing in a warped 4-2-2-2 (cheers, Pep), Bayern struck first behind new boy … Continue reading

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