LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) -Champions Bayer Leverkusen wasted a two-goal lead and had to settle for a 2-2 draw at RB Leipzig on Saturday as they dropped six points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

RB Leipzig battled past visitors Sporting 2-1 on Wednesday to earn their first victory in seven Champions League matches and dent their opponents' hopes of a top eight finish.

Sporting's hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stage suffer a blow as they are beaten by already-eliminated RB Leipzig in Germany.

Saturday’s clash between RB Leipzig and Bayer 04 Leverkusen promises fireworks at the Red Bull Arena. Both teams have displayed their fair share of thrilling football this season, setting up an enticing Bundesliga showdown.

Sources have told CaughtOffside that MLS club New York Red Bulls have held talks over signing Tottenham forward Timo Werner.The Germany international is currently on loan at Spurs from RB Leipzig,

Shakhtar Donetsk has stayed in contention to advance in the Champions League with the help of Heorhiy Sudakov's Panenka-style penalty kick in a 2-0 win against upstart Brest.

Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension to remain Germany coach until the end of Euro 2028, the German FA (DFB) announced Friday.

In those environs, the previous Liverpool coach made his first public appearance as energy drink giant Red Bull’s head of global soccer. He still has the goofy grin and the one-liners. Klopp said “I’m the normal one” when starting at Liverpool,

The streets of Bochum are bracing for a showdown as VfL Bochum 1848 welcomes RB Leipzig to the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. On paper, this may look like a clash between an underdog and a giant, but football has never been a sport to follows a script.

German men's football coach Julian Nagelsmann has extended his contract until 2028. Nagelsmann's side won hearts, but not the trophy, at their home Euro 2024 and are now looking to World Cup 2026.

Champions Bayer Leverkusen wasted a two-goal lead to settle for a 2-2 draw at RB Leipzig on Saturday and drop six points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Premier League clubs have just one week to do any late business before the January transfer window shuts - and the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United are expected to be busy