Bundesliga Daily Report - 2026-05-05

Vincent Kompany is refusing to rein in Bayern Munich's attack ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, despite the first leg ending 5-4 in PSG's favour in Paris. The Bayern coach said he will stick with his high-octane, high-risk approach at the Allianz Arena, even though critics have questioned the team's vulnerability at the back.

The tie matters far beyond one wild night because Bayern's 116 Bundesliga goals this season underline how aggressively Kompany has transformed the champions. PSG carry a one-goal advantage into Wednesday's return leg, and the winner will move on to the final in Budapest, keeping Bayern's European campaign alive or ending it in another nine-goal classic.

Patrik Schick's late-season scoring burst has put Bayer Leverkusen in pole position for a Champions League place, with the Czechia striker scoring nine times in his last six matches. That run has helped Leverkusen take 13 points from a possible 18 and climb into fourth place, the Bundesliga's final Champions League spot.

Schick's form is especially significant because Leverkusen's season appeared to be slipping away before this surge. He is also carrying momentum into the summer after helping Czechia reach the World Cup, making him one of the league's most dangerous forwards at exactly the right moment.

Edin Dzeko has helped Schalke back to the Bundesliga, but the veteran striker has not yet decided whether he will stay for next season. The 40-year-old made an immediate impact after arriving in January, scoring six goals and adding three assists as Schalke secured promotion.

Sporting director Frank Baumann says talks are still ongoing, with the final decision likely to wait until Dzeko has played at the World Cup for Bosnia. That delay leaves Schalke in limbo over a player who quickly became a fan favourite and could be central to their top-flight plans.

Athletic Bilbao have confirmed Edin Terzić as Ernesto Valverde's successor on a two-year deal running until 30 June 2028. The 43-year-old former Borussia Dortmund coach will take over after the season, bringing experience from a spell that included winning the 2021 DFB-Pokal and narrowly missing the Bundesliga title.

The appointment is a major summer move for Athletic, who are betting on Terzić's reputation for developing young players and his attacking, flexible style. It also gives the German coach a fresh start after leaving Dortmund in June 2024 following their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich have stepped up their pursuit of Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, with reports saying the Bundesliga champions have already made a concrete offer and even tabled five-year contract terms. Gordon has produced 17 goals and four assists for Newcastle this season, making him one of the most attractive Premier League attackers on the market.

The chase matters because Bayern are not the only heavyweight in the race: Barcelona are also being linked, while Newcastle are expected to resist any sale. With club-to-club talks still not held, the transfer could become one of the summer's biggest battles involving a player at the peak of his value.

Sebastiaan Bornauw could be on the move again less than 12 months after joining Leeds United in a €6million deal from VfL Wolfsburg. The Belgian defender has struggled for regular football at Elland Road, with fitness issues limiting his impact despite signing a four-year contract.

Wolfsburg are now reportedly considering a return for the centre-back, a development that would underline how quickly Leeds' summer recruitment plans have shifted. Jaka Bijol's £15m arrival has already pushed him ahead in Daniel Farke's defensive pecking order, leaving Bornauw's role uncertain.