The Bayern day in the ticker: Here FCBinside offers you a compact overview of what’s going on at FC Bayern. The most important news, information and transfer rumours of the day about the record champions. And the opportunity for you to discuss the latest developments in the comments section. Tuesday, 9 December – pack ma’s!
He likes to show cards: referee premiere at Bayern against Sporting
FC Bayern are used to being refereed by experienced top referees in the Champions League – but there will be a novelty on Tuesday. Scottish referee Nick Walsh will celebrate his premiere in the clash against Sporting Lisbon: for the first time in his career, he will referee a competitive match for the German record champions
The Scot has statistics that make him stand out across Europe: 1739 yellow cards and 66 red cards in 443 professional matches. Particularly striking: Union Saint-Gilloise against SC Braga (2:1) in January 2025, when Walsh handed out three yellow-red cards and one straight red card. His reputation as a very consistent referee has therefore not come about by chance
After Lennart Karl: Kompany has his sights set on next Bayern talent
FC Bayern is pushing ahead with its talent strategy at a rapid pace – and after the impressive breakthrough of Lennart Karl, the next campus jewel could soon follow. You can find the information here
Without three key players: Sporting travels to FC Bayern with few replacements
Sporting Lisbon travel to the Champions League clash at FC Bayern with a weakened squad. Coach Rui Borges is missing three key players – and yet the coach is showing his fighting spirit ahead of the game in Munich. Find out more here
Jonas Urbig shines – but Kompany remains true to his plan
At FC Bayern, the goalkeeping question has been decided ahead of the important Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon: Manuel Neuer will return in goal, although his replacement Jonas Urbig has recently attracted attention with an outstanding performance. Findout the background here
„Was ahead of his time“: Dier looks at Bayern’s opponents Sporting
Eric Dier played for FC Bayern – and also for Sporting Lisbon. The ex-FCB defender explains what Munich will have to prepare for in their clash with the Portuguese side. Here is what he had to say.
