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Bayern's David Alaba of Austria, center, reacts to supporters after the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and FC Schalke in Munich, Germany, on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Bayern won 5-1. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)

Bayern counting down games to Bundesliga title

By BY CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo, centre, celebrates his goal with teammate Gareth Bale, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, March 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Madrid 1st in AP soccer poll, Robben top player

By JACK BEZANTS - Associated Press

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo, centre, celebrates his goal with teammate Gareth Bale, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, March 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Madrid 1st in AP football poll, Robben top player

By JACK BEZANTS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2013 file picture Frankfurt's coach Armin Veh gives an interview prior the Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Schalke 04 in Frankfurt ,Germany. Eintracht Frankfurt coach Armin Veh will leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the season. lub chairman Heribert Bruchhagen confirmed Veh's departure on Monday March 3, 2014 , a day after Frankfurt's 2-1 win over Stuttgart. (AP Photo/dpa,Daniel Reinhardt)

Eintracht Frankfurt coach Armin Veh to leave club

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Schalke's Benedikt Hoewedes, left, Max Meyer, centre and Leon Goretzka leave the field at the end of a Champions League round of sixteen, first leg soccer match between Schalke 04 and Real Madrid at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2014. Schalke lost the match 6-1. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

No let up for Schalke, Bayern next in Bundesliga

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Real's Karim Benzema, top centre scores past Schalke goalkeeper Ralf Faehrmann during a Champions League round of sixteen, first leg soccer match between Schalke 04 and Real Madrid at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Real outclasses Schalke 6-1

By NESHA STARCEVIC - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2013, file photo, United States' Fabian Johnson stands prior to a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica. Borussia Moenchengladbach has signed U. S. midfielder Fabian Johnson from Bundesliga rival Hoffenheim as of next season. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)

Johnson, Spector, Onyewu, Shea and Brooks return

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Quotes from voters in this week’s AP football poll

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FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2013, file photo, United States' Fabian Johnson stands prior to a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica. Borussia Moenchengladbach has signed U. S. midfielder Fabian Johnson from Bundesliga rival Hoffenheim as of next season. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)

Moenchengladbach signs US midfielder Johnson

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Frankfurt's Alexander Meier, left, challenges for the ball with Bremen's Cedrick Makiadi during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and SV Werder Bremen in Frankfurt Germany, Sunday Feb. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/dpa, Arne Dedert)

Bayern routs Hannover to extend Bundesliga lead

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Hamburg's Petr Jiracek of Czech Republic celebrates with treammates after scoring during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Hamburg SV and BvB Borussia Dortmund in Hamburg , Germany, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Hamburger SV beats Dortmund 3-0 in Bundesliga

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2013 file photo Hannover head coach Mirko Slomka waits for the kickoff of the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Hannover 96, in Munich, southern Germany. Hamburger SV has appointed Mirko Slomka as coach Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, to replace the fired Bert van Marwijk. Hamburg says the 46-year-old Slomka, who was sacked by league rival Hannover in December, has agreed to a deal until mid-2016. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Bayern visits Hannover, Dortmund at Hamburg

By NESHA STARCEVIC - Associated Press

Leverkusen's Emre Can hides under his shirt after his team lost the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Schalke 04 in Leverkusen, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. Leverkusen was defeated by Schalke 2-1. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Ibrahimovic aims for Champions League title

Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2013 file photo Hamburg head coach Bert van Marwijk waits for the kickoff of the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Hamburger SV in Munich, Germany. Hamburger SV sacked Dutch coach van Marwijk on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, after the side's seventh consecutive Bundesliga loss, its eighth overall. &quot;We were forced to make this decision at this time, although we regret it,&quot; Hamburg sporting director Oliver Kreuzer said. &quot;We thank Bert van Marwijk for his work.&quot; (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson, file)

Hamburg appoints Mirko Slomka as coach

Associated Press

Hamburg head coach Bert van Marwijk gestures during the quarterfinal match of the German soccer cup between Hamburger SV and Bayern Munich in Hamburg, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Hamburger SV fires coach Bert van Marwijk

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Bayern's Mario Mandzukic of Croatia points to his fans after scoring three goals in the quarterfinal match of the German soccer cup between Hamburger SV and Bayern Munich in Hamburg, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Bayern eases past HSV into German Cup semis

By NESHA STARCEVIC - Associated Press

Stuttgart's Mohammed Abdellaoe. left, challenges for the ball with Augsburg's Jan Callsen-Bracker during the German first division soccer match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Augsburg, in Stuttgart, southern Germany, Sunday Feb. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/dpa,Bernd Weißbrod)

Schalke beats Hannover 2-0 to strengthen 4th place

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Nuremberg's Mike Frantz, right, and Bayern's Mario Goetze challenge for the ball during a German first division Bundesliga soccer match between 1.FC Nuremberg and Bayern Munich in Nuremberg, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Bayern Munich wins derby to march on in Bundesliga

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Bayern hope Ribery fit for Arsenal after minor op

Associated Press

Munich teammates celebrate after scoring during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt in Munich, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

5 things to know about the Bundesliga weekend

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press