Bayern win and equal their own first-half points record
Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Cologne 3-1 away in the 17th round, matching their club record of 47 points at the halfway stage, while Dortmund, Leipzig and Hoffenheim also secured key wins and winter weather caused further postponements.
Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao Also Through to the Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals
Atletico Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad reached the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after contrasting victories, while Osasuna were eliminated on penalties in a dramatic round-of-16 night.
Koeman adds Van Nistelrooij to the Netherlands coaching staff
Ruud van Nistelrooij will return to the Netherlands national team as assistant coach on February 1. Ronald Koeman is adding the 49-year-old former international to his coaching staff ahead of this summer’s World Cup.