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German Clubs Ride Late VAR Wins and Handball Surge as Bayern Hoops Slip

Early ligaphase points carry added weight under the revamped format.

Marko Grgic und Matija Spikic
Lars Ricken glaubt an eine Chance bei den Bayern
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Werner kam zur neuen Saison nach Leipzig

Overview

  • Bayern Munich’s women beat Juventus 2–1 after Lea Schüller’s stoppage‑time goal was awarded on VAR review, a key rebound eight days after the 1–7 loss at Barcelona.
  • The decisive review confirmed the ball had crossed the line in a competition without goal‑line technology, sealing Bayern’s first Champions League win of the season.
  • VfL Wolfsburg won 2–1 at Valerenga on Janina Minge’s last‑minute penalty following a VAR handball decision, moving to six points from two ligaphase matches.
  • Under the new Champions League ligaphase, the top four advance directly to the quarterfinals and teams in positions five to twelve face playoffs, heightening the value of early results.
  • In handball, Füchse Berlin and SC Magdeburg stayed perfect in Europe with wins over Kolstad (38:27) and at Szeged (34:30), while Bayern’s men lost 73:88 at Fenerbahce for a third EuroLeague defeat in five games.