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UEFA Women's Champions League: Playoff Schedule and Forecasts for 2025–2026.

European women’s club football is standing at the threshold of a transformative era, and the 2025–2026 UEFA Women’s Champions League season embodies that change with bold structural innovation, elite competition, and narratives packed with drama. The playoff phase of this campaign, in particular, represents one of the most intriguing chapters in the tournament’s modern history. It blends the legacy of traditional knockout football with the energy of a brand-new league-phase model that aims to elevate competitiveness across the continent. As Europe’s finest clubs battle for supremacy, the playoff schedule, team dynamics, tactical trends, and forecasted outcomes provide a compelling story that stretches far beyond the scoreline. A New Era in Women’s European Club Football The 2025–2026 season introduced a revolutionary format designed to expand participation and intensify competition. Instead of the traditional group-stage structure, UEFA adopted a single 18-team league phase where each ...
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Bayern Munich seeks to reintroduce the 'old' Joshua Kimmich.

According to Bild, Bayern Munich wants the 'old' Joshua Kimmich back.


Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kimmich was regarded as Bayern's midfield leader and one of the club's key players.

On and off the pitch, Der Rekordmeister saw the German international as a symbol of perfection.

However, when the 29-year-old originally refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, he was swiftly quarantined under Julian Nagelsmann.

Then, under Thomas Tuchel, Kimmich's role at the club was further reduced, with the former Bayern Munich head coach pushing the midfielder into an unfavorable right-back position.

Nonetheless, with big changes taking place at the Allianz Arena, returning the 29-year-old to his position as a leading midfielder is one of Max Eberl's top priorities.

It is reported that the German international has spoken with Bayern's head of sport, Vincent Kompany, and the club's sporting director, Christoph Freund, all of whom agree that they want Joshua Kimmich back.

The record champions believe João Palhinha is the ideal number six, allowing Kimmich to return to his position as number eight.

This would allow Kimmich to resume his role as midfield leader, with full support from those in control in Bavaria.  

Furthermore, while negotiations for a new contract have yet to begin, there is speculation that Kimmich might be named Bayern captain if he agrees to drop his salary demands and sign a new long-term contract at the Allianz Arena.
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