Match story
- VfL Wolfsburg created the clearer chances on xG (2.66 vs 0.54, Δ 2.12).
- VfL Wolfsburg fired more attempts (22 vs 9 shots).
- Bayern München was more accurate in front of goal (44% on target vs 23%).
Bayern München defeated VfL Wolfsburg 2-4 in Bundesliga. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 19 stage in the 2022 season. The match was played at VOLKSWAGEN ARENA in Wolfsburg. H. Osmers officiated the match. The full-time result capped a VfL Wolfsburg vs Bayern München meeting in Bundesliga with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern München. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
BundesligaAfter sharing the stage in the France national team during the World Cup, Kylian Mbappe is reportedly trying to convince Bayern Munich's Michael Olise to join him at Real Madrid. Michael Olise has established himself as one of the premier playmakers in the world, both through his recent play at Bayern Munich and his performance with France at the 2026 World Cup. Now, his future with the Bavarian powerhouse has been thrown into doubt amid reports that Kylian Mbappe is pushing to convince Olise to join him at Real Madrid. As reported by German outlet Sport Bild, Olise is eager to complete a move to Real Madrid during the summer transfer window, even going so far as to express that desire to his French national teammates during the World Cup. Furthermore, Mbappe has reportedly been an active recruiter in the potential move, leveraging his close relationship with Olise according to the German publication. The Real Madrid superstar has not only urged the playmaker to make the jump, but has also acted as an intermediary with club president Florentino Perez to get the green light for the transfer. Thus far, Real Madrid has not formally approached Olise or his management team. That aligns with an understanding reached back in June between Perez and Bayern president Herbert Hainer, where both clubs agreed never to poach a player from the other without first providing official notification of their interest. Kylian Mbappe #10 and Michael Olise #11 of France celebrate after the 1-0 victory over Paraguay. Still, Bayern holds the upper hand regarding any potential push from Real Madrid or another suitor. Back in March, Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl addressed the player’s contract situation directly: “Michael has a contract with us until 2029, without a release clause—we are relaxed.“ Following his impressive World Cup run with France, Olise’s Transfermarkt valuation received an update, surging to €170 million ($194M). Given that he is only 24 years old, under contract through 2029, and would command a record-breaking transfer fee, securing Olise will be no easy task for Real Madrid. Olise and Mbappe: A partnership that already works According to Sport Bild, Mbappé’s pursuit of Olise stems not only from their personal relationship, but also their natural chemistry on the pitch. Unsurprisingly, the duo emerged as one of the most dangerous pairings at the 2026 World Cup. Olise capped his World Cup campaign with seven assists, the most by any player in a single tournament in FIFA history. Five of those setups went directly to Mbappe, who turned them into goals. Overall, six of the Bayern star’s 10 career international assists with Les Bleus have been finished by the Real Madrid forward. At present, Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappe lead Real Madrid’s attack as the squad’s marquee superstars, though the front line is still striving to reach its peak fluid form. Slotting Olise into a primary playmaking role could provide the missing piece Los Blancos need to truly unlock their potential.
Korey: I think Savinho should go to Tottenham for more minutes, and then we should try to sign Michael Olise from Bayern Munich or Desire Doue from Paris St-Germain. Mamu: Rodri's mind is Real Madrid bound, so we should cash-in on him and bring that Moroccan kid Ayyoub Bouaddi in as soon as possible. Youssef: I would love to see us get Nuno Mendes, especially if Rodri leaves, which would see Nico O'Reilly pushing up into midfield with Elliot Anderson.
The 2026 World Cup has come to an end, and World Soccer Talk is elaborating the Best XI of the tournament in North America. The 2026 World Cup has officially drawn to a close, with Spain capturing its second global title in a 1-0 extra-time thriller over Lionel Messi and Argentina. As players disperse and return to their respective clubs, a select group left an indelible mark on North America, earning a place in our Best XI for the largest, most expansive World Cup in soccer history. This historic 48-team tournament bridged the past, present, and future of global stardom, featuring legacy icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Luka Modric alongside the sport’s modern titan in Kylian Mbappe and Rodri, plus rising superstars like Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, and Desire Doue. While figures from every era produced iconic moments on the pitch, only 11 players made the cut for World Soccer Talk’s dream lineup, structured in a traditional 4-3-3 formation. Goalkeeper and Defenders In goal, Unai Simon authored a historical campaign, setting a World Cup record for consecutive shutout minutes while capturing the Golden Glove with seven clean sheets. Conceding just a single goal during Spain’s quarterfinal clash against Belgium, the Athletic Bilbao stopper served as the ultimate security net behind La Roja’s march to glory. Marc Cucurella #24 of Spain. Spain also swept the fullback positions in our XI, anchored by Pedro Porro on the right and Marc Cucurella on the left. Blending relentless overlapping runs with disciplined defensive coverage, the duo completely locked down the flanks and gave Spain the most complete fullback tandem in the tournament. Pau Cubarsi, who earned the FIFA Young Player Award, secured his spot at center-back after fearlessly organizing Spain’s defense against Ronaldo, Mbappe, and Messi, capping his tournament with a legendary clearance in the final. Partnering him is Argentina’s Cristian Romero, who despite his side conceding eight total goals throughout the tournament, proved to be a dominant, warrior-like presence on the backline with crucial tackles and clutch aerial defense. Midfielders Awarded the World Cup Golden Ball as the tournament’s top player, Rodri dictated the tempo of every match for Spain, leading all players with a staggering 94.5 completed passes per game. Operating alongside him, Jude Bellingham served as England’s heartbeat, directly contributing to seven goals and driving the Three Lions to a third-place finish, their finest performance on foreign soil in program history. Operating in an attacking role, Michael Olise rounds out the midfield following a legendary individual tournament. In his World Cup debut, the Bayern Munich playmaker recorded seven assists, breaking Pele’s 56-year-old single-tournament assist record (6) set during the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Forwards Stationed on the right wing, Lionel Messi delivered another heroic, timeless World Cup performance, almost single-handedly driving Argentina back to the final. The legendary captain scored eight goals and provided four assists, directly factoring into 12 of Argentina’s 19 total goals throughout their run in North America. At center forward, Erling Haaland gets the nod after a breathtaking debut campaign that yielded seven goals in just five matches, leading Norway to its first World Cup appearance in 28 years. The Manchester City superstar announced himself on the global stage with an iconic two-goal performance against Brazil in the Round of 16, propelling the Scandinavian nation into the quarterfinals for the first time in its history. Messi posted after the semifinal Rounding out the front line, Kylian Mbappe claims the final spot after taking home the World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals and four assists. At just 27 years old, the French icon cemented his status among the game’s all-time greats, bringing his career total to an astonishing 22 World Cup goals in 22 career matches. 2026 Worl
Chelsea would accept a substantial fee for Nicolas Jackson this summer, despite the striker being given the chance to impress new manager Xabi Alonso during pre-season. Last week, the 44-year-old Spaniard said Jackson would join the tour of Australia and Asia after being part of Senegal's World Cup squad this summer. It follows Bayern Munich avoiding the triggering the £56.25m (€65m) obligation-to-buy clause in his loan deal, due to the number of appearances required to force a permanent move, leading Jackson back to Stamford Bridge.
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