Ibrahim Afellay

Schalke beat Freiburg to secure Germany's fourth and final Champions League spot. It's okay if you weren't pulling for the underdog to win.

After further public statement from the player, Christian Eriksen appears set for a move to Borussia Dortmund over the summer, but Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is hoping for a last-minute twist to his transfer saga.

The chances Liverpool could land Ajax starlet Christian Eriksen over the summer took another hit this week when the player revealed his preferred English destination is Manchester City.

The Schalke midfielder has torn a muscle in his thigh during winter training in Qatar and is expected to be "out least two months".

David Villa delighted FC Barcelona fans by saying that he should soon be ready to play the full 90 minutes. Villa has been in excellent form this season and this news should further boost his confidence.

Borussia Dortmund and Schalke sweep to dominating victories as the favorites rule on Tuesday.

Schalke have had one of the best weeks in their recent history, while Arsenal have had one of their worst. Die Königsblauen followed up their derby win with a win at the Emirates.

Schalke held on late to a 2-1 advantage to defeat Borussia Dortmund in this season's first Revierderby.

Schalke jumped out to a halftime lead, but Düsseldorf fought back for a 2-2 draw and a major point against one of the Bundesliga's best.

The Bundesliga returns for Matchday 3 after the international break. The biggest sides are in action on Saturday, and the weekend is highlighted by Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen.