Overview
- Julian Nagelsmann’s 25-man list includes 19-year-old Said El Mala, brings back Leroy Sané, omits Robin Koch, and recalls Malick Thiaw.
- Nagelsmann set the goal of victories over Luxembourg on November 14 and Slovakia on November 17 to seal qualification and strengthen seeding prospects.
- Bayer Leverkusen won 1–0 at Benfica through substitute Patrik Schick, with goalkeeper Mark Flekken outstanding, to reach five points from four Champions League games.
- Borussia Dortmund were beaten 1–4 at Manchester City, leaving them on seven points with a worrying goal difference, a problem highlighted by sporting director Sebastian Kehl.
- The DFB scheduled Dortmund vs Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 for Tuesday, December 2 at 21:00 after a TV-driven 15‑minute delay, while Schalke confirmed they will skip a southern winter camp to train in Gelsenkirchen following two straight losses.