Niko Kovac
![Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane pictured in May 2019 Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane pictured in May 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/19/20/zinedine-zidane_1.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews this weekend's pre-season clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 19, 12:09
![Ousmane Dembele in action for Barcelona on December 2, 2018 Ousmane Dembele in action for Barcelona on December 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paris Saint-Germain 'do not want Ousmane Dembele in Neymar deal'
Barcelona's hopes of re-signing Neymar reportedly hinge on Bayern Munich's interest in Ousmane Dembele as PSG do not want the Frenchman as part of any deal.
Jul 18, 08:41
![Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea on December 26, 2018 Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea on December 26, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich prepare new £45m Callum Hudson-Odoi bid?
A report claims that Bayern Munich are to make a fourth bid of £45m for Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Jul 13, 23:54
![Ousmane Dembele in action for Barcelona on December 2, 2018 Ousmane Dembele in action for Barcelona on December 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Niko Kovac: 'Bayern Munich could still reach Ousmane Dembele agreement'
Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac believes that securing Ousmane Dembele's signature could hinge on Neymar returning to Barcelona.
Jul 10, 12:31
![Jose Mourinho has a crafty wink on December 1, 2018 Jose Mourinho has a crafty wink on December 1, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jose Mourinho hints at international job
Jose Mourinho hints that he may take up a managerial role with a national side, six months on from his sacking by Manchester United.
Jun 19, 11:14
![Jerome Boateng in action for Bayern Munich in pre-season on August 7, 2018 Jerome Boateng in action for Bayern Munich in pre-season on August 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich want £20m for Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus target Jerome Boateng?
A report claims that Bayern Munich value Jerome Boateng at £20m amid rumoured interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.
Jun 2, 14:19
![Manchester City winger Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 14, 2019 Manchester City winger Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 14, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich 'to test Manchester City resolve with £70m Leroy Sane bid'
Bayern Munich will start the bidding for Leroy Sane at £70m after prioritising a deal for the Manchester City winger, according to a report.
May 24, 14:10
![Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on January 4, 2019 Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on January 4, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Bayern Munich want Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is being lined up to replace Niko Kovac at Bayern Munich.
May 19, 23:07
![Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer pictured in December 2018 Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer pictured in December 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Bayern Munich could line up against Eintracht Frankfurt
Sports Mole looks at how Bayern Munich could line up in Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.
May 16, 19:27
![Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka celebrates scoring their second goal with Niklas Sule and team mates on May 4, 2019 Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka celebrates scoring their second goal with Niklas Sule and team mates on May 4, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt, including team news and predicted lineups.
May 16, 19:12
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kovac remains confident of title despite slip-up in Leipzig
The title will be decided on the final day of the season for the first time since 2009.
May 11, 20:09
![James Rodriguez in action during a Bayern Munich training session on August 3, 2018 James Rodriguez in action during a Bayern Munich training session on August 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich without Neuer, Rodriguez against Hannover
Bayern know a win would put pressure on rivals Borussia Dortmund.
May 3, 13:17
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Niko Kovac hails "fully deserved" win over Werder Bremen
Niklas Sule's 75th-minute goal earned Bayern three valuable points against in-form Werder Bremen.
Apr 20, 20:39
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac plays down talk of domestic double
Bremen boss Kohfeldt believes Bayern are the strongest team in Germany.
Apr 19, 18:48
![Antonio Conte in charge of Chelsea on May 19, 2018 Antonio Conte in charge of Chelsea on May 19, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Bayern Munich favourites for Antonio Conte
A report claims that Bayern Munich are the favourites to appoint former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, who has been out of work for nearly a year.
Apr 16, 18:19
![Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer pictured in December 2018 Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer pictured in December 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Niko Kovac hopeful that Manuel Neuer injury is "nothing serious"
The German has a calf problem.
Apr 14, 19:57
![Arjen Robben in action for Bayern Munich in the Champions League on November 27, 2018 Arjen Robben in action for Bayern Munich in the Champions League on November 27, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Niko Kovac: 'Arjen Robben deserves to play part in run-in'
Robben has been absent for four months because of a calf injury.
Apr 13, 12:34
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Niko Kovac hails "perfect" Bayern Munich thrashing of Borussia Dortmund
Robert Lewandowski scored his 200th league goal in the Bayern rout.
Apr 6, 22:56
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Niko Kovac, Lucien Favre talk up top-of-the-table Der Klassiker importance
The Bundesliga title race could go right to the wire.
Apr 5, 16:59
![Ex-Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho leaves The Lowry hotel on December 18, 2018 Ex-Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho leaves The Lowry hotel on December 18, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich want Jose Mourinho as next boss?
Bayern Munich reportedly consider an approach for Jose Mourinho, with Niko Kovac's future far from secure.
Mar 29, 23:23
![Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates completing his hat-trick against Mainz on March 17, 2019 Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates completing his hat-trick against Mainz on March 17, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Bayern Munich could line up against Freiburg
Sports Mole looks at how Bayern Munich could line up on their return to Bundesliga action against Freiburg.
Mar 28, 15:50
![Niko Kovac in charge of Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019 Niko Kovac in charge of Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kovac happy as Bayern hit the front again with big win
Niko Kovac and Thomas Muller were satisfied with the way Bayern bounced back from their Champions League disappointment
Mar 17, 22:46
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kovac urges Bayern to move on from Champions League blow and focus domestically
Bayern have won 12 of their last 13 Bundesliga matches.
Mar 16, 13:50
![Liverpool defender Joel Matip sticks the ball into his own net in the Champions League tie with Bayern Munich on March 13, 2019 Liverpool defender Joel Matip sticks the ball into his own net in the Champions League tie with Bayern Munich on March 13, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Player Ratings: Robert Lewandowski shackled as Bayern Munich crash out
Sports Mole rates the Bayern Munich players' performances following their 3-1 loss to Liverpool at the Allianz Arena.
Mar 13, 23:21
![Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp gets emotional on January 19, 2019 Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp gets emotional on January 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Klopp: Liverpool are back at top table of world football
The Reds have reached the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Bayern Munich.
Mar 13, 23:16
![Virgil van Dijk celebrates with Roberto Firmino after scoring Liverpool's second goal against Bayern Munich on March 13, 2019 Virgil van Dijk celebrates with Roberto Firmino after scoring Liverpool's second goal against Bayern Munich on March 13, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 1-3 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 3-1 win away to Bayern Munich as Sadio Mane scored twice on a famous night for the Reds.
Mar 13, 19:55
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool's visit is career highlight for Bayern boss Kovac
The former Croatia international is excited to face the Reds.
Mar 12, 15:21
![Robert Lewandowski in action for Bayern Munich on March 2, 2019 Robert Lewandowski in action for Bayern Munich on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Bayern Munich could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Bayern Munich may line up for Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Liverpool.
Mar 11, 17:41
![Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson saves from Joel Matip during the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019 Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson saves from Joel Matip during the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
Mar 11, 17:03
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Now we're back on top we want to stay there, says Bayern boss Kovac
The in-form champions have scored 11 goals in their last two games.
Mar 9, 19:07
![Thomas Muller in action for Bayern Munich on December 19, 2018 Thomas Muller in action for Bayern Munich on December 19, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kovac: Boateng, Hummels and Muller fully focused ahead of Wolfsburg game
Bayern's experienced trio are now free to concentrate on their club careers.
Mar 8, 15:48
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on March 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Niko Kovac praises Bayern's performance after victory over Gladbach
Martinez headed Bayern into the lead after just 66 seconds.
Mar 2, 20:56
![Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer pictured in December 2018 Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer pictured in December 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Goalkeeper Neuer could return for Bayern Munich
The 32-year-old is in the frame to ease Bayern's injury and illness troubles.
Mar 1, 12:32
![Marco Asensio in action for Real Madrid on September 29, 2018 Marco Asensio in action for Real Madrid on September 29, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Bayern Munich preparing £105m Marco Asensio bid
A report claims that Real Madrid ace Marco Asensio is a £105m target for German champions Bayern Munich.
Feb 25, 09:26
![Niko Kovac in charge of Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019 Niko Kovac in charge of Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kovac acknowledges Bayern had to work hard to hurt Hertha
Boss Niko hopes for the best with Coman injury update after home success.
Feb 23, 18:06
![Niko Kovac in charge of Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019 Niko Kovac in charge of Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern inspired by Anfield clean sheet ahead of Bundesliga return
Nikoi Kovac's side trail Borussia Dortmund by three points going into the weekend's action.
Feb 22, 18:01
![Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Klopp says Liverpool's tie against Bayern not yet decided after 0-0 draw
The second leg takes place in Germany in March.
Feb 20, 04:30
![Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson saves from Joel Matip during the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019 Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson saves from Joel Matip during the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on February 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's meeting with Bayern Munich as the European heavyweights played out a goalless draw at Anfield.
Feb 19, 19:55
![Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on January 18, 2019 Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac pictured on January 18, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool is the most difficult draw there is, says Bayern boss Kovac
The Croatian remains confident of leaving Anfield with a positive result in the Champions League clash.
Feb 18, 18:45
![Bayern Munich players celebrate Kingsley Coman's goal against Augsbury on February 15, 2019 Bayern Munich players celebrate Kingsley Coman's goal against Augsbury on February 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Bayern Munich could line up against Liverpool
Ahead of Bayern Munich's trip to Liverpool for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, Sports Mole looks at how the visitors could line up.
Feb 17, 15:15