Freiburg have equalised for the second time, this time through Christian Gunter. There’s nothing much riding on it for Freiburg except pride, good old male pride.
Here’s the Bundesliga table as things stand. Bremen - who have spent more time in the Bundesliga than any other team, including Bayern - could be facing another relegation play-off, or worse.
“Even if Frankfurt lose they are still the away bankers,” says Ian Copestake. “That one goes out to all who know that Frankfurt is the main financial hub of Germany. Try the pork loin.”
Andre Silva’s second goal has given Eintracht Frankfurt a snifter of hope against the bottom club. But even a draw isn’t much good to them.
“Spare a thought for the Torino coach,” says Kelvin. Lost 7-0 to AC Milan midweek after resting players for today’s game versus Spezia. The result? A 4-1 defeat.”
Spezia 4-1 Torino was the score in the other Serie A game. That means Spezia will enjoy a second season in Serie A. They are safe; Torino are anything but.
The latest scores in our featured games
Premier League
Scottish Premier League
- Hibernian 0-0 Celtic (FT)
- Rangers 4-0 Aberdeen (FT)
Bundesliga (all 2.30pm)
- Arminia Bielefeld 1-1 1899 Hoffenheim
- FC Augsburg 1-0 Werder Bremen (both teams down to 10 men)
- FC Schalke 04 4-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
- SC Freiburg 1-2 Bayern Munich
- Hertha Berlin 0-0 Cologne
Serie A
- Genoa 2-4 Atalanta (FT)
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Oh, Frankfurt.
Peep peep! Atalanta have qualified for the Champions League with a game to spare, though they were given a scare by Genoa. It was a madcap game: Atalanta led 3-0 and then 4-1 but ended the game hanging on desperately.
Half time: Southampton 1-0 Fulham
Peep peep! Che Adams’ goal has put Southampton ahead against relegated Fulham. It was a low-key first half, between two teams with little to play for, and I still don’t know what else to tell you.
Schalke lead again! Frankfurt are making an almighty mess of what looked like an away banker.
A huge goal for Augsburg! A corner led to a game of head tennis, and eventually Rani Khedira dragged the ball into the net from close range. If it stays like this, Augsburg will be safe. I think.
“Christian Gross leaving Bremen’s game early? Think he’ll take the tube home?” chuckles Matt ‘Living In The 90’s’ Dony.
Oh my. Eldor Shomurodov has scored his second, finishing expertly after being put through by Goran Pandev, and Atalanta are in danger of blowing a 4-1 lead.
Leroy Sane has put the champions back in front at Freiburg.
Frankfurt took the lead against Schalke, but only for a minute. Meanwhile...
It’s ten-a-side in Augsburg, where Bremen’s Christian Gross has been given a second yellow card. That could change everything at the bottom of the table - Bremen were unable to score despite having a man advantage for over half an hour, and now they’ve lost that advantage.
Southampton 1-0 Fulham Ward-Prowse’s free-kick is punched away by Areola, diving to his right.
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Peep peep! The second halves are under way in Germany. Peep peep!
“You could tell us,” says Ian Copestake, “that Minamino will indeed form a Premiership-winning midfield partnership with Naby Keita next season.”
Red Bull Salzburg are joining the Premiership? People are still calling it the Premiership?
Che Adams gives Southampton the lead, pinging the ball over Areola from four yards after a wicked free-kick from James Ward-Prowse.
Southampton 0-0 Fulham It’s hooning down at St Mary’s, which if nothing else is bad news for Scott Parker’s cardigan.
Another quiet night at the library for Atalanta. We’ve had six goals now, with Goran Pandev sweeping home a penalty to give Genoa a sniff of an unlikely draw.
“Mr Hirst (3.14pm), consider this horrible thought,” says Mary Waltz. “Now that it will do no good, think of the pain of Fulham having an offensive explosion. As an Everton fan mourning my squad’s lost opportunity, my mind goes to these dark places.”
‘Offensive explosion’ is my new favourite phrase.
Southampton 0-0 Fulham There have beenm no shots on target in the first 22 minutes at St Mary’s, and I don’t know what else to tell you.
It’s half-time in the Bundesliga games, and it’s as you were at the bottom of the table. These are the scores in our featured matches.
- Arminia Bielefeld 1-1 1899 Hoffenheim
- FC Augsburg 0-0 Werder Bremen (Augsburg down to 10 men)
- FC Schalke 04 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
- SC Freiburg 1-1 Bayern Munich
- Hertha Berlin 0-0 Cologne
“I think Mr Arthur (3.03pm) has gone beyond the bounds of acceptable sarcasm,” says Richard Hirst. “(Either that or he’s been asleep all season.)”
The substitute Mario Pasilic, who has only been on four minutes, has scored Atalanta’s fourth. It was a cool finish, similiar to Jermain Defoe’s at Ibrox in the way he dummied a couple of defenders before slapping the ball intop the net.
The latest scores in our featured games
Premier League
Scottish Premier League
- Hibernian 0-0 Celtic (FT)
- Rangers 4-0 Aberdeen (FT)
Bundesliga (all 2.30pm)
- Arminia Bielefeld 1-1 1899 Hoffenheim
- FC Augsburg 0-0 Werder Bremen (Augsburg down to 10 men)
- FC Schalke 04 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
- SC Freiburg 1-1 Bayern Munich
- Hertha Berlin 0-0 Cologne
Serie A
- Genoa 1-3 Atalanta (2pm)
You can follow all the goals as they go in by clicking this thing.
GOAL! Genoa 1-3 Atalanta (Shomurodov 49) Eldor Shomurodov has got one back for the home side.
Southampton 0-0 Fulham Nothing to report at St Mary’s, though Fulham have started quite brightly.
The FA Cup final kicks off at 5.15pm. You can follow the build up, team news and the rest with Scott Murray.
Ach, now this really is a shame
He’ll just have to hang around the World Cup.
“Proper football(ing ignorance) question here,” says Ian Copestake. “Has Bielsa committed himself to Leeds next season? Not that I’m thinking Gerrard could fill his boots if not.”
Not yet, though all reports suggest he’s staying, and journalism is always correct and truthful.
“In each of the last three PL fixtures, the away team has scored four goals,” says Ric Arthur. “Over to you, Fulham!”
Andre Silva has headed Frankfurt level. Realistically, they need a win today if they are going to qualify for the Champions League.
An immediate equaliser for Freiburg. Meanwhile...
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Robert Lewandowski scores! He equals Gerd Müller’s Bundesliga record of 40 goals in a season. He lifts up a message on his shirt before the Bayern players then line up and make a guard of honour for Lewandowski to run through. pic.twitter.com/znIt6R5kkv
May 15, 2021
“Hi Rob,” says Richard Hirst. “I should be excited by Burnley losing 4-0, but we blew it on Monday (oh yes, and the other 387 times this season). And you look at the ‘strike force’ we’ve put out today - what is Scott playing at? We might as well at least try to go out with a bang rather than a series of diminishing whimpers. Ah well, roll on Stoke.”
I’m quite excited to see Fabio Carvalho on his full debut.
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