2014–15 in German football explained
The 2014–15 season was the 105th season of competitive football in Germany.
Promotion and relegation
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National teams
Germany national football team
See main article: article and Germany national football team.
After Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, team captain Philipp Lahm announced his retirement from international football.[1] Germany's record goalscorer Miroslav Klose also announced his retirement from international football.[2] Per Mertesacker would join Lahm and Klose in retiring from international duty.[3] On, Bastian Schweinsteiger was announced as the new captain for Germany.[4]
UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying
See main article: article and UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group D.
UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying review
Germany were drawn into Group D for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying on . The group also contains Georgia, Gibraltar, Ireland, Poland, and Scotland.[5] Qualifying opened on with a match against Scotland in Dortmund. Germany won the match 2–1. Thomas Müller scored both goals for Germany and Ikechi Anya scored for Scotland.[6] A foul from Charlie Mulgrew caused an injury to the left foot of Marco Reus. This foot is the same one that was injured and kept him from attending the World Cup.[7] During stoppage time, Mulgrew was shown a second yellow card and sent off.[6] After the first round of matches, Germany and Ireland were tied for second place in the group.[8] Germany suffered their first competitive defeat since winning the World Cup on when Poland defeated Germany for the first time. The final score was 0–2.[9] Germany were in third place after this matchday. A stoppage time goal from Ireland's John O'Shea cancelled out an earlier goal from Toni Kroos to cause Germany and Ireland to finish the match on tied 1–1.[10] Germany remained in third place. On Germany defeated Gibraltar 4–0. Thomas Müller scored two goals before Mario Götze scored one goal to make the score 3–0 at half time. The final goal of the match was an own goal by Yogan Santos.[11] After this matchday, Germany moved to second place in the group. The fifth matchday took place on . Germany defeated Georgia 2–0 due to one goal each from Reus and Müller before half-time. After this round of matches, Germany were one point behind group leaders Poland.[12]
UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying fixtures and results
Friendly matches
Germany women's national football team
See main article: article and Germany women's national football team.
2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
See main article: article and 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 1.
2015 FIFA Women's World Cup
See main article: article and 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The draw for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup was held on . Germany were placed in Group B along with Ivory Coast, Norway, and Thailand.[13]
2015 Algarve Cup
See main article: article and 2015 Algarve Cup.
On it was announced that Germany were placed in Group A along with Brazil, China, and Sweden.[14]
Ranking of teams for placement matches
Friendly matches
League season
Men
Bundesliga
See main article: article and 2014–15 Bundesliga.
The Bundesliga kicked off its season on with a match between Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg.[15]
2. Bundesliga
See main article: article and 2014–15 2. Bundesliga.
The 2. Bundesliga kicked off its season on .[15]
3. Liga
See main article: article and 2014–15 3. Liga. The 3. Liga season kicked off on .[16]
German clubs in Europe
UEFA Champions League
See main article: article and 2014–15 UEFA Champions League.
Bayer Leverkusen
See main article: article and 2014–15 Bayer 04 Leverkusen season. Bayer Leverkusen qualified for the play-off round of the Champions League by finishing in fourth place in the 2013–14 Bundesliga. The draw for the play-off round was held on . Bayer Leverkusen were paired with F.C. Copenhagen.[17] The first leg was played on at Telia Parken in Copenhagen. Bayer Leverkusen won the match 3–2.[18] The second leg was played on at BayArena in Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen won the match 4–0 which resulted in an aggregate score of 7–2.[19] The draw for the group stage was on . Leverkusen were drawn into Group C.[20] The first group stage match wias played on against Monaco at Stade Louis II. Leverkusen lost the match 0–1.[21] After this matchday, Leverkusen were in third place in Group C.[22] The second group stage match was against Benfica on at BayArena in Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen won the match 3–1.[23] Leverkusen were in third place in Group C after the second matchday.[24] Leverkusen played Zenit Saint Petersburg on at BayArena. Despite being reduced to ten men in the 79th minute, Leverkusen won the match 2–0. Leverkusen moved into first place in the group after this round of matches.[25] Zenit and Leverkusen played on at Petrovsky Stadium. Leverkusen won this match 2–1.[26] They remained in first place after this matchday.[27] Bayer Leverkusen lost to Monaco 0–1 on at BayArena.[28] After this matchday, Bayer Leverkusen's group lead shrank to one point.[29] A goalless draw on at Estádio da Luz resulted in Bayer Leverkusen finishing in second place in the group stage.[30] The draw for the round of 16 was on . Bayer Leverkusen were drawn against Atlético Madrid.[31] The first leg was won by Bayer Leverkusen on by the score 1–0.[32] After Atletico won the second leg 1–0 on, the aggregate score was tied 1–1. After thirty minutes of extra time were played, the aggregate score remained tied. During the penalty shootout, Ateltico made three successful kicks while Bayer Leverkusen were successful only twice and were thus eliminated from the competition.[33]
Bayern Munich
See main article: article and 2014–15 FC Bayern Munich season.
As champions of the 2013–14 Bundesliga, Bayern Munich qualified for the group stage of the Champions League. The draw for the group stage took place on . Bayern were drawn into Group E.[20] Their first group stage match was played on against Manchester City at the Allianz Arena. Bayern won the match 1–0.[34] After this matchday, Bayern were in second place in Group E.[35] Their second group game was played on against CSKA Moscow. Bayern won the match 1–0. The match was played in an empty Arena Khimki.[36] After this matchday, Bayern were in first place in Group E.[37] The third match of the group stage was against Roma on . Bayern won the match 7–1. They were still in first place after this matchday.[38] The two teams met again on . Bayern won the match 2–0. This victory secured first place in the group for Bayern with two matches remaining.[39] The only defeat of the group stage came on at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City won the match 3–2.[40] The final match of the group stage was played on at Allianz Arena. Bayern defeated CSKA 3–0.[41] The draw for the round of 16 was on and resulted in Bayern Munich being paired with Shakhtar Donetsk.[31] The first leg ended goalless on . The match was played in Lviv instead of Donetsk due to unrest in Ukraine. Xabi Alonso, who made his 100th appearance in the competition, was sent off in the 66th minute.[42] Bayern won the second leg on . The final score, as well as aggregate score was 7–0.[43]
Borussia Dortmund
See main article: article and 2014–15 Borussia Dortmund season.
As runners-up of the 2013–14 Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund qualified for the group stage of the Champions League. The draw for the group stage took place on . Dortmund were drawn into Group D.[20] Their first match of the group stage was played on against Arsenal at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund won the match 2–0.[44] Dortmund were in first place in Group D after this matchday.[45] The second group stage match was played on against Anderlecht at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. Dortmund won the match 3–0.[46] They were in first place in Group D after the second matchday.[47] Dortmund defeated Galatasaray 4–0 on . After this round, Dortmund remained in first place in Group D.[48] Dortmund and Galatasaray met again on . Dortmund won the match 4–1 and secured a place in the round of 16.[49] Borussia Dortmund lost to Arsenal on by a score of 0–2.[50] The last match of the group stage was played on . The match finished as a 1–1 draw between Anderlecht and Dortmund.[51] On, Borussia Dortmund were drawn against Juventus for the round of 16.[31] On, Dortmund lost the first leg 2–1.[52] Dortmund suffered another defeat in the second leg on . This time the score was 3–0 in favor of Juventus. The aggregate score after both legs was 1–5 which eliminated Borussia Dortmund.[53]
Schalke 04
See main article: article and 2014–15 FC Schalke 04 season. FC Schalke 04 finished in third place in the 2013–14 Bundesliga which qualified them for the group stage of the Champions League. At the group-stage draw on, Schalke were drawn into Group G.[20] Their first group stage match was on against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The match ended as a 1–1 draw.[54] All four teams were tied for first place in Group G after this matchday.[55] The second group stage match was played on against Maribor. This match also ended as a 1–1 draw.[56] After the second matchday, Schalke were tied with Maribor for second place in Group G.[57] Schalke defeated Sporting Lisbon on 4–3. Schalke were now solely in second place.[58] Schalke and Sporting Lisbon met again on . Schalke lost the match 2–4.[59] Even with the loss, Schalke remained in second place in the group[60] Matchday 5 ended with a 0–5 loss to Chelsea on .[61] After this matchday, Schalke fell to third place in the group.[62] A victory over Maribor by the score 1–0 on secured second place in the group and a place in the round of 16.[63] The round of 16 draw on paired Schalke with defending champions Real Madrid.[31] The first leg was played on . Schalke lost the match 0–2.[64] Schalke won the second leg on by the score 4–3. However, due to an aggregate score of 4–5, they were eliminated from the competition.[65]
UEFA Europa League
See main article: article and 2014–15 UEFA Europa League.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
See main article: article and 2014–15 Borussia Mönchengladbach season.
Borussia Mönchengladbach qualified for the play-off round of the Europa League by finishing in sixth place in the 2013–14 Bundesliga. The draw for the play-off round took place on . Mönchengladbach were paired with FK Sarajevo.[66] The first leg was played on at Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Borussia Mönchengladbach won the match 3–2.[67] [68] The second leg was played on . Gladbach won the match 7–0.[69] The aggregate score of 10–2 allowed Gladbach to advance to the group stage. The draw for the group stage took place on . Gladbach were placed in Group A.[70] The first group stage match was against Villarreal on at Borussia-Park. The match ended as a 1–1 draw.[71] Gladbach were tied for second place in Group A after this matchday.[72] Their second group stage match was against Zürich at Letzigrund on . The match ended as a 1–1 draw.[73] After the matchday, Gladbach were in third place in Group A.[74] Apollon Limassol played Gladbach on at Borussia-Park. Gladbach won the match 5–0 and moved to second place in the group.[75] Gladbach and Apollon met again on . Borussia Mönchengladbach won the match 2–0 to move to first place in the group.[76] The match between Villarreal and Gladbach on ended as a 2–2 draw.[77] Gladbach remained in first place after this matchday.[78] The final match of the group stage was played on . Gladbach defeated Zürich 3–0. This victory secured first place in the group.[79] The draw for the round of 32 was on . Borussia Mönchengladbach were paired with Sevilla.[80] Gladbach lost the first leg 0–1 on .[81]
Mainz 05
See main article: article and 2014–15 1. FSV Mainz 05 season.
FSV Mainz 05 finished in seventh place in the 2013–14 Bundesliga and were qualified for the third qualifying round of the Europa League. The draw for the third qualifying round was held on . Mainz were paired with Asteras Tripoli F.C.[82] The first leg was played on at Coface Arena. Mainz won the match 1–0.[83] The second leg was played at Theodoros Kolokotronis Stadium in Tripoli, Greece on . Mainz lost the match 1–3.[84] The aggregate score of 2–3 resulted in Mainz being eliminated from the competition.
VfL Wolfsburg
See main article: article and 2014–15 VfL Wolfsburg season.
VfL Wolfsburg finished the 2013–14 Bundesliga in fifth place which earned them a berth in the group stage of the Europa League. The group-stage draw took place on and resulted in Wolfsburg being placed in Group H.[70] Their first group stage match was against Everton on at Goodison Park. Wolfsburg lost the match 1–4.[85] They were in last place in Group H after this matchday.[86] The second group stage match was against Lille at the Volkswagen Arena on . The match ended as a 1–1 draw.[73] Wolfsburg were still at the bottom of the group after this matchday.[87] FC Krasnodar played Wolfsburg on at Kuban Stadium. Wolfsburg won the match 4–2.[75] Wolfsburg were in third place in the group after this matchday.[88] Wolfsburg were again victorious when they defeated Krasnodar 5–1 on .[76] Wolfsburg remained in second place after this matchday.[89] Everton defeated Wolfsburg 0–2 on .[90] Despite the defeat, Wolfsburg remained in second place in the group after this matchday.[91] Wolfsburg defeated Lille 3–0 on to finish the group stage in second place.[79] The draw for the round of 32 on paired Wolfsburg with Sporting Lisbon.[80] The first leg was won by Wolfsburg 2–0 on .[81]
UEFA Women's Champions League
See main article: article and 2014–15 UEFA Women's Champions League.
FFC Frankfurt
See main article: article.
1. FFC Frankfurt finished as runners-up in the 2013–14 Bundesliga (women) and earned a berth in the Round of 32 of the Women's Champions League. On, Frankfurt were drawn against BIIK Kazygurt for the round of 32.[92] The first leg was played in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on . The match ended as a 2–2 draw.[93] The second leg was played on . Frankfurt won the match 4–0.[94] With an aggregate score of 6–2, Frankfurt advanced to the Round of 16 where they were paired with Torres. Frankfurt won the first leg against Torres on by the score 5–0.[95] The second leg was played on . Frankfurt won this match 4–0 which resulted in an aggregate score of 9–0.[96] The draw for the quarter-finals resulted in Frankfurt facing Bristol Academy.[97]
VfL Wolfsburg
See main article: article.
VfL Wolfsburg (women) won both the 2013–14 UEFA Women's Champions League and 2013–14 Bundesliga (women). These championships qualified them for the Round of 32 of the Women's Champions League. Wolfsburg were drawn against Stabæk on for the round of 32.[92] The first leg was played on at Nadderud Stadion in Bekkestua, Norway. Wolfsburg won the match 1–0.[98] The second leg was played on . Wolfsburg were victorious as the match ended 2–1.[99] They advanced to the Round of 16 with an aggregate score of 3–1. They will play against SV Neulengbach in the Round of 16. The first leg was played on . Wolfsburg won the match 4–0.[100] The second leg was won by Wolfsburg 7–0 on . The aggregate score for this round was 11–0.[101] Wolfsburg was paired with FC Rosengård for the quarter-finals.[97]
Managerial changes
Deaths
- July 2014 – Burkhardt Öller, 73, goalkeeper for Eintracht Braunschweig and Hannover 96.[152]
- 3 July 2014 – Volkmar Groß, 66, goalkeeper for Hertha BSC, FC Schalke 04, and Tennis Borussia Berlin.[153]
- 14 July 2014 – Horacio Troche, 79, defender for Alemannia Aachen and Bonner SC.[154]
- 18 July 2014 – Andreas Biermann, 33, defender for Chemnitzer FC, FC St. Pauli, and 1. FC Union Berlin among others.[155]
- 3 August 2014 – Helmut Faeder, 79, striker for Hertha BSC and Hertha Zehlendorf who earned one cap for West Germany.[156]
- 11 August 2014 – Vladimir Beara, 85, former goalkeeper for FC Viktoria Köln who also managed Freiburger FC and Viktoria Köln.[157]
- 13 August 2014 – Kurt Tschenscher, 85, a German referee who was the first referee to show a yellow card when he did so at the 1970 FIFA World Cup.[158]
- 6 October 2014 – Feridun Buğeker, 81, forward for Stuttgarter Kickers[159]
- 27 December 2014 – Erich Retter, 89, defender for VfB Stuttgart and West Germany.[160]
- 10 January 2015 – Junior Malanda, 20, midfielder for VfL Wolfsburg[161]
- 11 January 2015 – Fritz Pott, 75, defender for 1. FC Köln who earned three caps for West Germany.[162]
- 1 February 2015 – Udo Lattek, 80, striker for VfL Osnabrück and others who also was manager for Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach among others.[163]
- 1 February 2015 – Julius Ludorf, 95, forward for SpVgg Erkenschwick.[164]
- 9 February 2015 – Horst Borcherding, 84, goalkeeper for VfL Osnabrück and SV Saar 05 Saarbrücken who earned 3 caps for Saarland.[165]
- 10 February 2015 – Manfred Wagner, 76, defender for TSV 1860 München.[166]
Notes and References
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- Web site: Miroslav Klose: Germany striker retires from international football. 2 September 2014. 11 August 2014. BBC.
- Web site: Per Mertesacker: Arsenal defender calls time on Germany career. 2 September 2014. 15 August 2014. BBC.
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- Web site: European qualifiers: A Thomas Muller double edges Germany past Scotland with 2-1 win. Parrish. Ryan. 7 September 2014. 7 September 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Marco Reus: Wieder der linke Fuß!. Marco Reus: the Left Foot Again. 7 September 2014. 7 September 2014. de. kicker.
- News: Euro qualification 1st Gameday Table. 7 September 2014. 7 September 2014. kicker.
- Web site: European Qualifiers: Germany suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Poland in Group D. 11 October 2014. 11 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: European Qualifiers: John O'Shea rescues Republic of Ireland in Germany. 14 October 2014. 14 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: European Qualifiers: Germany ease past Gibraltar with 4-0 victory. 17 November 2014. 15 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: European Qualifiers round-up: Wins for Germany, Portugal and Romania. 30 March 2015. 29 March 2015. Sky Sports.
- Web site: USA TO PLAY IN GROUP D AT WORLD CUP. ESPN. 6 December 2014. 6 December 2014.
- Web site: 2015 Algarve Cup to feature imbalanced groups. The Equalizer. 4 March 2015. 18 December 2014. Kassouf. Jeff.
- Web site: DFL UNVEILS 2014/15 SCHEDULE. Bundesliga. 19 July 2014. 24 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140720091936/http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000296512.php. 20 July 2014. dead. dmy-all.
- Web site: 3. Liga - Spieltag / Tabelle 1. Spieltag. kicker. 19 July 2014.
- Web site: Tough tests for Napoli and Porto in play-offs. UEFA. 20 August 2014. 8 August 2014.
- Web site: Champions League: Napoli held by Athletic Bilbao as Bayer Leverkusen win away. 20 August 2014. 20 August 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: 4:0! Bayer erreicht die CL-Gruppenphase. 4: 0! Bayer reached the CL group stage. de. 27 August 2014. 27 August 2014. kicker.
- Web site: Champions League: Liverpool draw Real Madrid as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City face familiar opposition. 28 August 2014. 28 August 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Monaco defeat Bayer Leverkusen with Joao Moutinho on target. 16 September 2014. 16 September 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo AS Monaco - Bayer 04 Leverkusen. 16 September 2014. 16 September 2014. kicker.
- Web site: Champions League: Benfica beaten at Bayer Leverkusen. 1 October 2014. 1 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Benfica Lissabon. 1 October 2014. 1 October 2014. kicker.
- Web site: Champions League: Bayer Leverkusen see off Zenit St Petersburg. 22 October 2014. 22 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Son Heung-min scores twice as Bayer Leverkusen close on knockout stage. 11 December 2014. 4 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo Zenit St. Petersburg - Bayer 04 Leverkusen. 11 December 2014. kicker. de.
- Web site: Champions League: Monaco win 1-0 at Bayer Leverkusen in Group C. 11 December 2014. 26 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo Bayer 04 Leverkusen - AS Monaco. kicker. 11 December 2014. 26 November 2014.
- Web site: Champions League: Bayer Leverkusen finish second in Group C after 0-0 draw at Benfica. 11 December 2014. 9 December 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Manchester City face Barcelona, Chelsea draw PSG, Arsenal take on Monaco. 15 December 2014. 15 December 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Leverkusen edge past Atletico in Champions League last-16 first leg. 19 March 2015. 26 February 2015. Morgan. Richard. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen (agg: 1-1, 3-2 on pens): Atleti progress after penalty shoot-out drama. 19 March 2015. 18 March 2015. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Jerome Boateng sinks Manchester City as Bayern Munich win 1-0. Parrish. Ryan. 17 September 2014. 17 September 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo Bayern Munich – Manchester City. 17 September 2014. 17 September 2014. kicker.
- News: Bayern Munich beats CSKA Moscow in empty stadium. 9 January 2015. 30 September 2014. Associated Press. The Globe and Mail. Toronto.
- News: Spielinfo ZSKA Moskau – Bayern Munich. 30 September 2014. 30 September 2014. kicker.
- Web site: Champions League: Bayern Munich thrash Roma 7-1 at Stadio Olimpico. 21 October 2014. 21 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Bayern Munich see off Roma to make knockout stages. 11 December 2014. 5 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Sergio Aguero treble gives Manchester City 3-2 win over Bayern Munich. 11 December 2014. 26 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: CSKA Moscow finish bottom after defeat to Bayern Munich. 11 December 2014. 10 December 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Bayern Munich's Xabi Alonso sent off in 0-0 draw at Shakhtar Donetsk. 17 February 2015. 17 February 2015. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Bayern Munich 7-0 Shakhtar Donetsk (7-0 agg): Drubbing sees Bayern progress. 14 March 2015. 12 March 2015. skysports.com.
- Web site: Champions League: Arsenal lose 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund in Group D. 16 September 2014. 16 September 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo Borussia Dortmund - Arsenal. 16 September 2014. 16 September 2014. kicker.
- Web site: Champions League: Borussia Dortmund move to six points with victory at Anderlecht. 1 October 2014. 1 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo RSC Anderlecht - Borussia Dortmund. 1 October 2014. 1 October 2014. kicker.
- Web site: Champions League: Borussia Dortmund ease to 4-0 win at Galatasaray. 22 October 2014. 22 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Borussia Dortmund book knockout place with Galatasaray win. 11 December 2014. 4 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Arsenal beat Borussia Dortmund to qualify for last 16. 11 December 2014. 27 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Borussia Dortmund top Group D after 1-1 draw with Anderlecht. 11 December 2014. 10 December 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Juventus beat Dortmund 2-1 in Champions League last-16 first leg. Brand. Gerard. 19 March 2015. 24 February 2015. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Borussia Dortmund 0-3 Juventus (agg: 1-5): Carlos Tevez scores twice. 19 March 2015. 19 March 2015. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Chelsea draw 1-1 with Schalke at Stamford Bridge. 17 September 2014. 17 September 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo Chelsea – FC Schalke 04. 17 September 2014. 17 September 2014. kicker.
- Web site: Champions League: Schalke come back to earn 1-1 draw against Maribor. 30 September 2014. 30 September 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo FC Schalke 04 – NK Maribor. 30 September 2014. 30 September 2014. kicker.
- Web site: Champions League: Schalke leave it late to beat Sporting Lisbon 4-3. 21 October 2014. 21 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Champions League: Sporting Lisbon beat Schalke to record first win in Group G. 11 December 2014. 5 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo Sporting Lissabon – FC Schalke 04. kicker. de. 11 December 2014.
- Web site: Champions League: Five-star Chelsea thrash Schalke. 11 December 2014. 26 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo FC Schalke 04 – FC Chelsea. kicker. de. 11 December 2014.
- Web site: Champions League: Schalke beat Maribor 1-0 to book place in last 16. 11 December 2014. 10 December 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Cristiano Ronaldo inspires Real Madrid Champions League win at Schalke. 20 February 2015. 19 February 2015. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Real Madrid 3-4 Schalke (5-4 agg): Ronaldo and Huntelaar score twice as hosts progress. 14 March 2015. 11 March 2015. skysports.com.
- Web site: Former winners learn Europa League play-off fate. UEFA. 20 August 2014. 8 August 2014.
- Web site: Europa League: Wins for Villarreal, Real Sociedad, PSV Eindhoven and Dinamo Zagreb. 22 August 2014. 21 August 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: UEFA Europa League 2015 - Sarajevo-Mönchengladbach. 22 August 2014. 21 August 2014. UEFA.
- News: 7:0! Hrgota und Co. zerlegen Sarajevo. 7: 0! Hrgota and Co. dismantle Sarajevo. de. 28 August 2014. 28 August 2014. kicker.
- News: Howson. Nick. Uefa Europa League Group Stage Draw 2014/15 - As It Happened. International Business Times. 31 August 2014. 29 August 2014.
- Web site: Europa League: Opening games see Sevilla, Inter Milan and PSV win. 18 September 2014. 18 September 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo Borussia Mgladbach - FC Villareal. 18 September 2014. 18 September 2014. kicker.
- Web site: Europa League: Fiorentina and Villarreal cruise to big victories. 2 October 2014. 2 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo FC Zürich - Bor. Mönchengladbach. 2 October 2014. 2 October 2014. kickers.
- Web site: Europa League review: Young Boys beat Napoli, while Feyenoord prop up Group G. 11 December 2014. 23 October 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Europa League: Dinamo Moscow and Salzburg into knockout stages. 11 December 2014. 7 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Europa League: Trabzonspor and Fiorentina among teams to reach last 32. 11 December 2014. 27 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo FC Villareal – Bor. Mönchengladbach. 11 December 2014. kicker. de.
- Web site: Europa League round-up. 11 December 2014. 11 December 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Europa League: Celtic draw Inter, Liverpool face Besiktas, Spurs take on Fiorentina, Everton up against Young Boys. 15 December 2014. 15 December 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Rampant Napoli among winners as Europa League returns. 20 February 2015. 20 February 2015. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Third qualifying round. UEFA. 20 August 2014. 18 July 2014.
- News: Europa League: Lyon, PSV Eindhoven and Torino claim victories. 20 August 2014. 31 July 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Mazza versetzt Mainz in Schockstarre. Mazza added Mainz in Shock and Awe. de. kicker. 20 August 2014. 7 August 2014.
- Web site: Europa League: Everton open Group H campaign with 4-1 win over Wolfsburg. 18 September 2014. 18 September 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo Everton – Wolfsburg. 18 September 2014. 18 September 2014. kicker.
- News: Spielinfo VfL Wolfsburg - Lille OSC. 2 October 2014. 2 October 2014. kicker.
- News: Spielinfo FK Krasnodar – VfL Wolfsburg. 11 December 2014. kicker. de.
- News: Spielinfo VfL Wolfsburg – FK Krasnodar. kicker. de. 11 December 2014.
- Web site: Europa League: Everton qualify for Round of 32 with 2-0 win at Wolfsburg in Group H. 11 December 2014. 28 November 2014. Sky Sports.
- News: Spielinfo VfL Wolfsburg – FC Everton. kicker. 11 December 2014. de.
- Web site: Knockout draw tough for debutants. 28 August 2014. 22 August 2014. UEFA.
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- Web site: FFC Frankfurt vs. Torres Calcio 5 - 0. 17 February 2015. women.soccerway.com.
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- Web site: Neulengbach vs. Wolfsburg 0 - 4. 17 February 2015. women.soccerway.com.
- Web site: Wolfsburg vs. Neulengbach 7 - 0. 17 February 2015. women.soccerway.com.
- Web site: Perfekt! Krämer übernimmt beim FC Energie. It's done! Krämer takes over FC Energie. de. 11 May 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Ära Neuhaus geht zu Ende. The Neuhaus Era has come to an end. de. 8 May 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Düwel beerbt Neuhaus bei den Eisernen. Düwel succeeds Neuhaus at the Eisern. de. 13 May 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Bundesliga: Kasper Hjulmand succeeds Thomas Tuchel as Mainz head coach. 15 May 2014. 15 May 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Lottner geht von Bord der "Hansa-Kogge". Lottner leaves the "Hansa ship". de. 9 May 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Vollmann kehrt zu Hansa zurück. Vollmann returns to Hansa. de. 13 May 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Stratos muss nach der Saison gehen. Stratos will leave at the end of the season. de. 23 April 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Perfekt: Schmidt wird Trainer beim Jahn. It's done: Schmidt becomes new manager at Jahn. de. 30 May 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Glückloser Glückloser Janßen muss gehen muss gehen. Luck loser Janßen must go . de. 13 May 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Perfekt: Böger übernimmt Dynamo. It's done: Böger takes over Dynamo. de. 23 May 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Baumann und MSV gehen getrennte Wege. Baumann and MSV will go separate ways. de. 15 April 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Offiziell: Lettieri neuer Coach der "Zebras". Official: Lettieri new manager of the "Zebras". de. 21 May 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Moniz ist neuer Löwen-Dompteur. Moniz is the new Löwen-tamer. de. 4 June 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Ismael: "Es ist eine Ehre, hier Trainer zu sein". Ismael: "It is an honour to be manager here". de. 4 June 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Fortuna: Trainerwechsel steht bevor. Fortuna: Change of manager is imminent. de. 12 June 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Offiziell: Reck neuer Chefcoach der Fortuna. Official: Reck is new manager of Fortuna. de. 13 June 2014. 21 July 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Trainer Armin Veh verlässt Eintracht Frankfurt (Coach Armin Veh leaves Eintracht Frankfurt). 3 March 2014. 29 April 2014. FAZ.NET.
- Web site: Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt appoint Thomas Schaaf as their new manager. 24 May 2014. 21 May 2014. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Roger Schmidt wird neuer Trainer bei Bayer 04 (Roger Schmidt will become new Bayer 04 head coach). 25 April 2014. 29 April 2014. bayer04.de. https://web.archive.org/web/20140429183213/http://www.bayer04.de/B04-DEU/de/_md_aktuell-dt.aspx?aktuell=aktuell-10184&guid=0-920FE473-6E45-4940-A760-643DBB7BB64F-575. 29 April 2014. dead.
- Web site: Bundesliga: Head coach Armin Veh returns to Stuttgart. 14 May 2014. 12 May 2014. Zocher. Thomas. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Aue beurlaubt Götz - Wird Menze Sportchef?. de. 2 September 2014. 2 September 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Fix: Stipic folgt auf Götz. de. 9 September 2014. 9 September 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: St. Pauli feuert Vrabec. 3 September 2014. bild.de. de.
- News: Der Hamburger SV trennt sich von Mirko Slomka. 15 September 2014. bundesliga.de. 15 September 2014. de. 16 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140916013557/http://www.bundesliga.de/de/liga/news/2014/hsv-trennt-sich-von-trainer-mirko-slomka.php. dead.
- News: HSV macht Zinnbauer gleich zum Cheftrainer. 16 September 2014. kicker. 16 September 2014. de.
- Web site: TSV 1860 München beurlaubt Ricardo Moniz. 24 September 2014. bundesliga.de. de. https://web.archive.org/web/20140926201348/http://www.bundesliga.de/de/liga2/news/2014/tsv-1860-muenchen-beurlaubt-ricardo-moniz.php. 2014-09-26. dead.
- News: Schalke trennt sich von Keller - di Matteo übernimmt. 7 October 2014. bundesliga.de. 7 October 2014. de. 10 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141010053251/http://www.bundesliga.de/de/liga/news/2014/di-matteo-wird-nachfolger-von-jens-keller-fc-schalke-04.php. dead.
- News: Viktor Skripnik übernimmt – Robin Dutt freigestellt. 25 October 2014. bundesliga.de. 25 October 2014. de. 25 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141025151830/http://www.bundesliga.de/de/liga/news/2014/viktor-skripnik-ist-neuer-trainer-bei-werder-bremen.php. dead.
- Web site: Rehm lässt Traineramt vorerst ruhen - Rapolder springt ein. de. 28 October 2014. 28 October 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Der Jahn trennt sich von Schmidt. de. 10 November 2014. 10 November 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Christian Brand neuer Trainer von Regensburg. de. 18 November 2014. 18 November 2014. dfb.de.
- Web site: 1. FC Nürnberg beurlaubt Valerien Ismael. 11 November 2014. bundesliga.de. de. https://web.archive.org/web/20141111070610/http://www.bundesliga.de/de/liga2/news/2014/valerien-ismael-beurlaubt-1-fc-nuernberg.php. 2014-11-11. dead.
- Web site: Rene Weiler ist neuer Trainer beim 1. FC Nürnberg. 12 November 2014. bundesliga.de. de. https://web.archive.org/web/20141112211805/http://www.bundesliga.de/de/liga2/news/2014/rene-weiler-wird-neuer-trainer-des-ersten-fc-nuernberg.php. 2014-11-12. dead.
- News: Nach Veh-Rücktritt: Viele Baustellen in Stuttgart. 24 November 2014. bundesliga.de. 24 November 2014. de. 27 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141127142704/http://www.bundesliga.de/de/liga/news/2014/vfb-trainer-veh-tritt-zurueck-tristesse-am-neckar.php. dead.
- News: Stevens: "Ich freue mich auf die Herausforderung". 25 November 2014. bundesliga.de. 25 November 2014. de. 28 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141128065428/http://www.bundesliga.de/de/liga/news/2014/huub-stevens-ueber-vfb-stuttgart.php. dead.
- Web site: Rostock trennt sich von Vollmann - Ehlers übernimmt. de. 7 December 2014. 7 December 2014. Kicker.
- Web site: Baumann wird Trainer bei Hansa Rostock. de. 9 December 2014. 9 December 2014. dfb.de.
- Web site: VfL Bochum entlässt Trainer Peter Neururer. 9 December 2014. dfb.de. de.
- Web site: St. Pauli: Lienen neuer Trainer, Meggle Sportchef für Azzouzi. 16 December 2014. dfb.de. de.
- Web site: Verbeek neuer VfL-Coach. 22 December 2014. vflbochum.de. de. https://web.archive.org/web/20141222165616/http://www.vfl-bochum.de/site/_home/aktuelles/15096_verbeekneuervfl-coachp.htm. 2014-12-22. dead.
- News: Hertha BSC trennt sich von Trainer Jos Luhukay. 5 February 2015. bundesliga.de. 5 February 2015. de. 6 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150206075548/http://www.bundesliga.de/de/liga/news/2014/hertha-trennt-sich-von-coach-jos-luhukay.php. dead.
- Web site: Einvernehmlich Trennung Nach Zweieinhalb Jahren. 11 February 2015. dierotenbullen.com. de. https://web.archive.org/web/20150520054549/http://www.dierotenbullen.com/neuigkeiten/Saison_2014_15/Trennung-Alexander-Zorniger.html. 20 May 2015. dead.
- Web site: Dynamo trennt sich von Trainer Böger. de. 16 February 2015. 16 February 2015. dfb.de.
- Web site: Nemeth beerbt Böger in Dresden. de. 17 February 2015. 17 February 2015. mdr.de. https://web.archive.org/web/20150217232620/http://www.mdr.de/sport/fussball_3l/nemeth-dynamo100.html. 17 February 2015. dead. dmy-all.
- News: Wie erwartet: Aus für FSV-Coach Hjulmand. 17 February 2015. 16 February 2015. kicker. de.
- News: Schmidt-Beförderung hievt Schwarz nach oben. de. 17 February 2015. kicker.
- Web site: 1860 München entlässt von Ahlen - Fröhling neuer Trainer. 17 February 2015. dfb.de. de.
- Web site: Fürth: Kramer muss gehen, Büskens kommt. 23 February 2015. dfb.de. de.
- Web site: Düsseldorf beurlaubt Trainer Oliver Reck. 23 February 2015. dfb.de. de.
- Web site: Großaspach: Rapolder tritt zurück - Rehm kehrt zurück. de. 25 February 2015. 25 February 2015. dfb.de.
- Web site: Eintracht Braunschweig trauert um Burkhardt Öller. Eintracht Braunschweig mourns Burkhardt Öller. de. 3 September 2014. 16 July 2014. Eintracht Braunschweig. 25 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170425025729/http://www.eintracht.com/aktuelles/neues/eintracht-braunschweig-trauert-um-burkhardt-oeller/. dead.
- Web site: TRAUER UM VOLKMAR GROS. Mourning Volkmar Groß. 3 September 2014. Hertha BSC. de.
- Web site: Falleció Horacio Troche, capitán en el Mundial '66. Horacio Troche died, captain in the World '66. es. 3 September 2014. 14 July 2014. espectador.com.
- News: Ex-Fußballprofi Andreas Biermann ist tot. Ex-professional football player Andreas Biermann is dead. de. 3 September 2014. 19 July 2014. Bild.
- Web site: Hertha BSC Trauert um Helmut Faeder. Hertha BSC Mourns Helmut Faeder. 28 September 2014. Hertha BSC.
- News: Former goalkeeping great Vladimir Beara dies at 85. 3 September 2014. 11 August 2014. The Washington Times. Associated Press.
- News: Ex-Bundesliga-Schiedsrichter Tschenscher gestorben. de. 3 September 2014. 13 August 2014. Focus Online. 22 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190622000235/http://www.focus.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga1/bundesliga-ex-bundesliga-schiedsrichter-tschenscher-gestorben_id_4058751.html. dead.
- Web site: Vefat ve Başsağlığı. 11 October 2014. Fenerbahçe S.K.. tr.
- Web site: Tiefe Trauer um Erich Retter. de. 19 January 2015. vfb.de. VfB Stuttgart. https://web.archive.org/web/20141229155615/http://www.vfb.de/de/verein/verein-meldungen/2014/trauer-erich-retter/page/9153-1-8-.html. 2014-12-29. dead.
- Web site: Wolfsburg's Malanda killed as car hits tree. 10 January 2015. 13 January 2015. worldfootball.net.
- Web site: FC trauert um seinen Meister-Helden Fritz Pott. de. express.de. 19 January 2015. 26 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150126083340/http://www.express.de/fc-koeln/im-alter-von-75-jahren-verstorben-fc-trauert-um-seinen-meister-helden-fritz-pott,3192,29561148.html. dead.
- Web site: Deutscher Erfolgstrainer: Udo Lattek ist tot. de. spiegel.de. 4 February 2015.
- Web site: Nachkriegs-Fußballstar: Ruhrgebiets-Legende Ludorf stirbt mit 95 Jahren. de. 5 February 2015. spiegel.de.
- Web site: Osnabrücker Nationalspieler Horst Borcherding verstorben. 17 February 2015. 10 February 2015. noz.de. de.
- News: Meister-Löwe von 1966 verstorben. 17 February 2015. 10 February 2015. Bild. de.