Hasan Kuruçay

Cologne and Schalke settle for 0-0 stalemate at RheinEnergieStadion

1. FC Köln extended their unbeaten home run in the 2026-27 Bundesliga with a goalless draw against Schalke at the RheinEnergieStadion. Loris Karius was named Man of the Match after a string of key saves, while both sides struggled to convert chances in a match that ended 0-0.

Bundesliga and Topps launch one-of-one 'Starting XI Debut Patch' for 2026/27 season

The Bundesliga and official licensing partner Topps have launched the Starting XI Debut Patch, a special jersey badge awarded to every player making their first Bundesliga start. Worn only for that single match, the game-worn patch is later embedded into a hand-signed, one-of-one trading card. The Bundesliga becomes the first major European league to implement the concept, debuting in the season opener between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart.

Tietz Sinks Schalke as Mainz Make It Three Straight Away Wins

Phillip Tietz's 24th-minute strike gave Mainz a 1-0 win at Schalke, extending their perfect away record and leaving the hosts still without a Bundesliga goal at the Veltins-Arena this season. Loris Karius's string of saves earned him Man of the Match in a losing cause.