Overview
- RB Leipzig confirmed Peter Gulacsi tore the medial ligament in his left knee and expects him to be sidelined until the end of March, with conservative treatment planned.
- Maarten Vandevoordt steps in as Leipzig’s starter, advancing a succession plan that already positioned him as the future No. 1 after his contract extension through 2030.
- Borussia Dortmund ruled out Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle for the Champions League playoff first leg against Atalanta, leaving a shortage at center-back and prompting potential defensive reshuffles.
- The tie is financially and contractually significant for Dortmund, with an estimated €11 million UEFA payout already budgeted and a mid‑March decision looming on Schlotterbeck’s future that could be influenced by European progress.
- At the Milan–Cortina Olympics, Germany’s men finished fourth in the biathlon relay after 12 extra rounds as France won gold ahead of Norway and Sweden, while German pilots swept the two‑man bobsleigh podium with Johannes Lochner taking gold, Francesco Friedrich silver and Adam Ammour bronze.