The two standout German teams from last season are on opposite trajectories as the pressure mounts in the Bundesliga and Champions League.

A second-half goal from Alex Grimaldo sent Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 home win over Mainz, closing the gap with league leaders Bayern Munich to one point.With half the season played, Dortmund sit ninth,

Promoted Holstein Kiel had to endure Borussia Dortmund's late comeback attempt but held on to claim a 4-2 win in the Bundesliga on Tuesday. The home crowd was euphoric when Shuto Machino broke the deadlock in the 27th,

Aston Villa has signed Netherlands forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of 21 million pounds ($25.6 million).

Aston Villa have completed the signing of forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund. The 25-year-old Netherlands international has signed a long-term contract with the Premier League club. The Athletic reported on January 13 that a deal had been agreed between the two clubs worth €23million (£19.