2014–15 in German football

{{main article|Germany national football team}}

After Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, team captain Philipp Lahm announced his retirement from international football.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28364966|title=Philipp Lahm: Germany captain retires from internationals|access-date=2 September 2014|date=18 July 2014|publisher=BBC}} Germany's record goalscorer Miroslav Klose also announced his retirement from international football.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28741921|title=Miroslav Klose: Germany striker retires from international football|access-date=2 September 2014|date=11 August 2014|publisher=BBC}} Per Mertesacker would join Lahm and Klose in retiring from international duty.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28813330|title=Per Mertesacker: Arsenal defender calls time on Germany career|access-date=2 September 2014|date=15 August 2014|publisher=BBC}} On {{start date|2014|09|02|df=y}}, Bastian Schweinsteiger was announced as the new captain for Germany.{{cite web|url=http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/02/captain-bastian-schweinsteiger-named-new-skipper-of-germany/|last=Prince-Wright|first=Joe|title=Captain Bastian: Schweinsteiger named new skipper of Germany|access-date=2 September 2014|date=2 September 2014|publisher=NBC Sports}}

{{main article|UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group D}}

Germany were drawn into Group D for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying on {{start date|2014|02|23|df=y}}. The group also contains Georgia, Gibraltar, Ireland, Poland, and Scotland.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/feb/23/euro-2016-qualifying-draw-england-switzerland-slovenia|title=Euro 2016 qualifying draw: England face Switzerland and Slovenia|access-date=7 September 2014|date=23 February 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|agency=Press Association}} Qualifying opened on {{start date|2014|09|07|df=y}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/308904/report|title=European qualifiers: A Thomas Muller double edges Germany past Scotland with 2-1 win|last=Parrish|first=Ryan|access-date=7 September 2014|date=7 September 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/marco-reus_wieder-der-linke-fuss-611395/artikel|title=Marco Reus: Wieder der linke Fuß!|trans-title=Marco Reus: the Left Foot Again|access-date=7 September 2014|date=7 September 2014|language=de|newspaper=kicker}} During stoppage time, Mulgrew was shown a second yellow card and sent off. After the first round of matches, Germany and Ireland were tied for second place in the group.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/em-qualifikation/spieltag/2014-15/1/3168|title=Euro qualification 1st Gameday Table|access-date=7 September 2014|date=7 September 2014|newspaper=kicker}} Germany suffered their first competitive defeat since winning the World Cup on {{start date|2014|10|11|df=y}} when Poland defeated Germany for the first time. The final score was 0–2.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/308951/report|title=European Qualifiers: Germany suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Poland in Group D|access-date=11 October 2014|date=11 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} 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 {{start date|2014|10|14|df=y}} tied 1–1.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/308971/report|title=European Qualifiers: John O'Shea rescues Republic of Ireland in Germany|access-date=14 October 2014|date=14 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Germany remained in third place. On {{start date|2014|11|14|df=y}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/308983|title=European Qualifiers: Germany ease past Gibraltar with 4-0 victory|access-date=17 November 2014|date=15 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} After this matchday, Germany moved to second place in the group. The fifth matchday took place on {{start date|2015|03|29|df=y}}. 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.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12010/9781517/european-qualifiers-round-up-wins-for-germany-portugal-and-romania|title=European Qualifiers round-up: Wins for Germany, Portugal and Romania|access-date=30 March 2015|date=29 March 2015|publisher=Sky Sports}}

{{UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying group tables|Group D|show_matches=yes|showteam=GER}}

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• Götze {{goal|38}}
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|referee = Clément Turpin (France)

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• Gündoğan {{goal|51}}
• Bellarabi {{goal|57}}

|stadium = Estádio Algarve

|location = Faro, Portugal

|attendance = 54,549

|referee = Clayton Pisani (Malta)

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• Götze {{goal|78}}

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• Lamela {{goal|40}}
• Fernández {{goal|47}}
• di María {{goal|50}}

|stadium = Esprit Arena

|location = Düsseldorf, Germany

|attendance = 51,132

|referee = Björn Kuipers (Netherlands)

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|stadium = Balaídos

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|attendance = 22,000

|referee = Stefan Johannesson (Sweden)

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• Reus {{goal|17}}
• Podolski {{goal|81}}

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• Troisi {{goal|40}}
• Jedinak {{goal|50}}

|stadium = Fritz-Walter-Stadion

|location = Kaiserslautern, Germany

|attendance = 46,000

|referee = Michael Oliver (England)

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|goals1 = Götze {{goal|12}}

|goals2 =

• Diskerud {{goal|41}}
• Wood {{goal|87}}

|stadium = RheinEnergieStadion

|location = Cologne, Germany

|attendance = 40,348

|referee = Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)

|result = L

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{{main article|Germany women's national football team}}

{{main article|2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 1}}

{{:2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 1|show_matches=n|showteam=GER}}

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|date = {{Start date|2014|09|13|df=y}}

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|goals1 = Tsybutovich {{goal|9|pen.}}

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• Laudehr {{goal|6}}
• Šašić {{goal|19||28||72}}

|stadium = Luzhniki Stadium

|location = Moscow, Russia

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• Behringer {{goal|28}}
• Mittag {{goal|34}}

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|stadium = Voith-Arena

|location = Heidenheim, Germany

|attendance = 7,028

|referee = Kateryna Monsul (Ukraine)

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{{main article|2015 FIFA Women's World Cup}}

The draw for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup was held on {{start date|2014|12|06|df=y}}. Germany were placed in Group B along with Ivory Coast, Norway, and Thailand.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/11987375/2015-fifa-women-world-cup-draw|title=USA TO PLAY IN GROUP D AT WORLD CUP|publisher=ESPN|access-date=6 December 2014|date=6 December 2014}}

{{2015 FIFA Women's World Cup group tables|Group B|showteam=GER}}

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|team2 = {{fbw|CIV}}

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• Mittag {{goal|29||35||64}}
• Laudehr {{goal|71}}
• Däbritz {{goal|75}}
• Behringer {{goal|79}}
• Popp {{goal|85}}

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|location = Ottawa, Canada

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|date = {{Start date|2015|06|11|df=y}}

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|team2 = {{fbw|NOR}}

|goals1 = Mittag {{goal|6}}

|goals2 = Mjelde {{goal|61}}

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|referee = Teodora Albon (Romania)

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|date = {{Start date|2015|06|15|df=y}}

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|score = 0–4

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|team2 = {{fbw|GER}}

|goals1 =

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• Leupolz {{goal|24}}
• Petermann {{goal|56||58}}
• Däbritz {{goal|73}}

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|location = Winnipeg, Canada

|attendance = 26,191

|referee = Gladys Lengwe (Zambia)

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|date = {{Start date|2015|06|20|df=y}}

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|score = 4–1

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|team2 = {{fbw|SWE}}

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• Mittag {{goal|24}}
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• Marozsán {{goal|88}}

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|location = Ottawa, Canada

|attendance = 22,486

|referee = Ri Hyang-Ok (North Korea)

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|team2 = {{fbw|FRA}}

|goals1 = Šašić {{goal|84|pen.}}

|goals2 = Nécib {{goal|64}}

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• Behringer {{pengoal}}
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• Peter {{pengoal}}
• Marozsán {{pengoal}}
• Šašić {{pengoal}}

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• {{pengoal}} Thiney
• {{pengoal}} Abily
• {{pengoal}} Nécib
• {{pengoal}} Renard
• {{penmiss}} Lavogez

|stadium = Olympic Stadium

|location = Montreal, Canada

|attendance = 24,859

|referee = Carol Chenard (Canada)

|result = D

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|date = {{Start date|2015|06|30|df=y}}

|time = 19:00 EDT (UTC-04:00)

|team1 = {{fbw-rt|USA}}

|score = 2–0

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• Lloyd {{goal|69|pen.}}
• O'Hara {{goal|84}}

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|referee = Teodora Albon (Romania)

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|date = {{Start date|2015|07|04|df=y}}

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|goals1 =

|goals2 = Williams {{goal|108|pen.}}

|stadium = Commonwealth Stadium

|location = Edmonton, Canada

|attendance = 21,483

|referee = Ri Hyang-Ok (North Korea)

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{{main article|2015 Algarve Cup}}

On {{start date|2014|12|18|df=y}} it was announced that Germany were placed in Group A along with Brazil, China, and Sweden.{{cite web|url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2014/12/18/2015-algarve-cup-groups-announced/|title=2015 Algarve Cup to feature imbalanced groups|publisher=The Equalizer|access-date=4 March 2015|date=18 December 2014|last=Kassouf|first=Jeff}}

{{:2015 Algarve Cup|transcludesection=Group A|showteam=GER}}

{{:2015 Algarve Cup|transcludesection=2nd ranking|showteam=GER}}

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|score = 2–4

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|team2 = {{fbw|SWE}}

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• Marozsán {{goal|2}}
• Laudehr {{goal|3}}

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• Seger {{goal|30||71}}
• Jakobsson {{goal|54||84}}

|stadium = Estádio Municipal

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|attendance = 769

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|date = {{Start date|2015|03|06|df=y}}

|time = 13:00 WET (UTC±00:00)

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|team2 = {{fbw|CHN}}

|goals1 =

• Mittag {{goal|40}}
• Popp {{goal|76}}

|goals2 =

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|location = Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal

|attendance = 502

|referee = Lucila Venegas (Mexico)

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|date = {{Start date|2015|03|09|df=y}}

|time = 17:30 WET (UTC±00:00)

|team1 = {{fbw-rt|BRA}}

|score = 1–3

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|team2 = {{fbw|GER}}

|goals1 = Bruna {{goal|47}}

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• Popp {{goal|39}}
• Šašić {{goal|48}}
• Marozsán {{goal|56}}

|stadium = Stadium Bela Vista

|location = Parchal, Portugal

|referee = Melissa Borjas (Honduras)

|result = W

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|date = {{Start date|2015|03|11|df=y}}

|time = 12:00 WET (UTC±00:00)

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{{main article|2014–15 Bundesliga}}

The Bundesliga kicked off its season on {{start date|2014|08|22|df=y}} with a match between Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg.{{cite web|url=http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000296512.php|title=DFL UNVEILS 2014/15 SCHEDULE|publisher=Bundesliga|access-date=19 July 2014|date=24 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720091936/http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000296512.php|archive-date=20 July 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}

{{:2014–15 Bundesliga}}

{{main article|2014–15 2. Bundesliga}}

The 2. Bundesliga kicked off its season on {{start date|2014|08|01|df=y}}.

{{:2014–15 2. Bundesliga}}

{{main article|2014–15 3. Liga}}

The 3. Liga season kicked off on {{start date|2014|07|26|df=y}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.kicker.de/3-liga/spieltag/2014-15/1/0|title=3. Liga - Spieltag / Tabelle 1. Spieltag|publisher=kicker|access-date=19 July 2014}}

{{:2014–15 3. Liga}}

{{main article|2014–15 UEFA Champions League}}

{{main article|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 {{start date|2014|08|08|df=y}}. Bayer Leverkusen were paired with F.C. Copenhagen.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d7fde04013d-9f2519d8ce9f-1000--tough-tests-for-napoli-and-porto-in-play-offs/|title=Tough tests for Napoli and Porto in play-offs|publisher=UEFA|access-date=20 August 2014|date=8 August 2014}} The first leg was played on {{start date|2014|08|19|df=y}} at Telia Parken in Copenhagen. Bayer Leverkusen won the match 3–2.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11945/9430557/champions-league-napoli-held-by-athletic-bilbao-as-bayer-leverkusen-win-away|title=Champions League: Napoli held by Athletic Bilbao as Bayer Leverkusen win away|access-date=20 August 2014|date=20 August 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The second leg was played on {{start date|2014|08|27|df=y}} at BayArena in Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen won the match 4–0 which resulted in an aggregate score of 7–2.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/leverkusen-gegen-kopenhagen-2014-champions-league-qualifikation-2757943/analyse|title=4:0! Bayer erreicht die CL-Gruppenphase|trans-title=4: 0! Bayer reached the CL group stage|language=de|access-date=27 August 2014|date=27 August 2014|newspaper=kicker}} The draw for the group stage was on {{start date|2014|08|28|df=y}}. Leverkusen were drawn into Group C.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/9444736/champions-league-liverpool-draw-real-madrid-as-arsenal-chelsea-and-man-city-face-familiar-opposition|title=Champions League: Liverpool draw Real Madrid as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City face familiar opposition|access-date=28 August 2014|date=28 August 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The first group stage match wias played on {{start date|2014|09|16|df=y}} against Monaco at Stade Louis II. Leverkusen lost the match 0–1.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325312/report|title=Champions League: Monaco defeat Bayer Leverkusen with Joao Moutinho on target|access-date=16 September 2014|date=16 September 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} After this matchday, Leverkusen were in third place in Group C.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/monaco-gegen-leverkusen-2014-champions-league-2798713/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo AS Monaco - Bayer 04 Leverkusen|access-date=16 September 2014|date=16 September 2014|newspaper=kicker}} The second group stage match was against Benfica on {{start date|2014|10|01|df=y}} at BayArena in Leverkusen. Bayer Leverkusen won the match 3–1.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325334|title=Champions League: Benfica beaten at Bayer Leverkusen|access-date=1 October 2014|date=1 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Leverkusen were in third place in Group C after the second matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/leverkusen-gegen-sl-benfica-2014-champions-league-2798706/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Benfica Lissabon|access-date=1 October 2014|date=1 October 2014|newspaper=kicker}} Leverkusen played Zenit Saint Petersburg on {{start date|2014|10|22|df=y}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325353|title=Champions League: Bayer Leverkusen see off Zenit St Petersburg|access-date=22 October 2014|date=22 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Zenit and Leverkusen played on {{start date|2014|11|04|df=y}} at Petrovsky Stadium. Leverkusen won this match 2–1.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325357/report|title=Champions League: Son Heung-min scores twice as Bayer Leverkusen close on knockout stage|access-date=11 December 2014|date=4 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} They remained in first place after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/zenit-gegen-leverkusen-2014-champions-league-2798712/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo Zenit St. Petersburg - Bayer 04 Leverkusen|access-date=11 December 2014|newspaper=kicker|language=de}} Bayer Leverkusen lost to Monaco 0–1 on {{start date|2014|11|26|df=y}} at BayArena.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325381/report|title=Champions League: Monaco win 1-0 at Bayer Leverkusen in Group C|access-date=11 December 2014|date=26 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} After this matchday, Bayer Leverkusen's group lead shrank to one point.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/leverkusen-gegen-monaco-2014-champions-league-2798716/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo Bayer 04 Leverkusen - AS Monaco|newspaper=kicker|access-date=11 December 2014|date=26 November 2014}} A goalless draw on {{start date|2014|12|09|df=y}} at Estádio da Luz resulted in Bayer Leverkusen finishing in second place in the group stage.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325391/report|title=Champions League: Bayer Leverkusen finish second in Group C after 0-0 draw at Benfica|access-date=11 December 2014|date=9 December 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The draw for the round of 16 was on {{start date|2014|12|15|df=y}}. Bayer Leverkusen were drawn against Atlético Madrid.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11945/9607604/champions-league-manchester-city-face-barcelona-chelsea-draw-psg-arsenal-take-on-monaco|title=Champions League: Manchester City face Barcelona, Chelsea draw PSG, Arsenal take on Monaco|access-date=15 December 2014|date=15 December 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The first leg was won by Bayer Leverkusen on {{start date|2015|02|25|df=y}} by the score 1–0.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/329774/report|title=Leverkusen edge past Atletico in Champions League last-16 first leg|access-date=19 March 2015|date=26 February 2015|last=Morgan|first=Richard|publisher=Sky Sports}} After Atletico won the second leg 1–0 on {{start date|2015|03|17|df=y}}, 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.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/329780/report|title=Atletico Madrid 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen (agg: 1-1, 3-2 on pens): Atleti progress after penalty shoot-out drama|access-date=19 March 2015|date=18 March 2015|publisher=Sky Sports}}

{{main article|2014–15 FC Bayern Munich season}}

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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 {{start date|2014|08|28|df=y}}. Bayern were drawn into Group E. Their first group stage match was played on {{start date|2014|09|17|df=y}} against Manchester City at the Allianz Arena. Bayern won the match 1–0.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325318/report|title=Champions League: Jerome Boateng sinks Manchester City as Bayern Munich win 1-0|last=Parrish|first=Ryan|access-date=17 September 2014|date=17 September 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} After this matchday, Bayern were in second place in Group E.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/bayern-gegen-mancity-2014-champions-league-2798648/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo Bayern Munich – Manchester City|access-date=17 September 2014|date=17 September 2014|newspaper=kicker}} Their second group game was played on {{start date|2014|09|30|df=y}} against CSKA Moscow. Bayern won the match 1–0. The match was played in an empty Arena Khimki.{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/bayern-munich-beats-cska-moscow-in-empty-stadium/article20859105/|access-date=9 January 2015|title=Bayern Munich beats CSKA Moscow in empty stadium|date=30 September 2014|agency=Associated Press|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|location=Toronto}} After this matchday, Bayern were in first place in Group E.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/zska-moskau-gegen-bayern-2014-champions-league-2798646/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo ZSKA Moskau – Bayern Munich|access-date=30 September 2014|date=30 September 2014|newspaper=kicker}} The third match of the group stage was against Roma on {{start date|2014|10|21|df=y}}. Bayern won the match 7–1. They were still in first place after this matchday.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325343/report|title=Champions League: Bayern Munich thrash Roma 7-1 at Stadio Olimpico|access-date=21 October 2014|date=21 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The two teams met again on {{start date|2014|11|05|df=y}}. Bayern won the match 2–0. This victory secured first place in the group for Bayern with two matches remaining.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11890/9551538/champions-league-bayern-munich-see-off-roma-to-make-knockout-stages|title=Champions League: Bayern Munich see off Roma to make knockout stages|access-date=11 December 2014|date=5 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The only defeat of the group stage came on {{start date|2014|11|25|df=y}} at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City won the match 3–2.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325375/report|title=Champions League: Sergio Aguero treble gives Manchester City 3-2 win over Bayern Munich|access-date=11 December 2014|date=26 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The final match of the group stage was played on {{start date|2014|12|10|df=y}} at Allianz Arena. Bayern defeated CSKA 3–0.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325399/report|title=Champions League: CSKA Moscow finish bottom after defeat to Bayern Munich|access-date=11 December 2014|date=10 December 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The draw for the round of 16 was on {{start date|2014|12|15|df=y}} and resulted in Bayern Munich being paired with Shakhtar Donetsk. The first leg ended goalless on {{start date|2015|02|17|df=y}}. 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.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/329768|title=Bayern Munich's Xabi Alonso sent off in 0-0 draw at Shakhtar Donetsk|access-date=17 February 2015|date=17 February 2015|publisher=Sky Sports}} Bayern won the second leg on {{start date|2015|03|11|df=y}}. The final score, as well as aggregate score was 7–0.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/329778/report|title=Bayern Munich 7-0 Shakhtar Donetsk (7-0 agg): Drubbing sees Bayern progress|access-date=14 March 2015|date=12 March 2015|website=skysports.com}}

{{main article|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 {{start date|2014|08|28|df=y}}. Dortmund were drawn into Group D. Their first match of the group stage was played on {{start date|2014|09|16|df=y}} against Arsenal at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund won the match 2–0.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325314/report|title=Champions League: Arsenal lose 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund in Group D|access-date=16 September 2014|date=16 September 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Dortmund were in first place in Group D after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/dortmund-gegen-arsenal-2014-champions-league-2798729/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo Borussia Dortmund - Arsenal|access-date=16 September 2014|date=16 September 2014|newspaper=kicker}} The second group stage match was played on {{start date|2014|10|01|df=y}} against Anderlecht at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. Dortmund won the match 3–0.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325336/report|title=Champions League: Borussia Dortmund move to six points with victory at Anderlecht|access-date=1 October 2014|date=1 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} They were in first place in Group D after the second matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/anderlecht-gegen-dortmund-2014-champions-league-2798734/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo RSC Anderlecht - Borussia Dortmund|access-date=1 October 2014|date=1 October 2014|newspaper=kicker}} Dortmund defeated Galatasaray 4–0 on {{start date|2014|10|22|df=y}}. After this round, Dortmund remained in first place in Group D.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325356|title=Champions League: Borussia Dortmund ease to 4-0 win at Galatasaray|access-date=22 October 2014|date=22 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Dortmund and Galatasaray met again on {{start date|2014|11|04|df=y}}. Dortmund won the match 4–1 and secured a place in the round of 16.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325363/report|title=Champions League: Borussia Dortmund book knockout place with Galatasaray win|access-date=11 December 2014|date=4 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Borussia Dortmund lost to Arsenal on {{start date|2014|11|26|df=y}} by a score of 0–2.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325383/report|title=Champions League: Arsenal beat Borussia Dortmund to qualify for last 16|access-date=11 December 2014|date=27 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The last match of the group stage was played on {{start date|2014|12|09|df=y}}. The match finished as a 1–1 draw between Anderlecht and Dortmund.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325396/report|title=Champions League: Borussia Dortmund top Group D after 1-1 draw with Anderlecht|access-date=11 December 2014|date=10 December 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} On {{start date|2014|12|15|df=y}}, Borussia Dortmund were drawn against Juventus for the round of 16. On {{start date|2015|02|24|df=y}}, Dortmund lost the first leg 2–1.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/329772/report|last=Brand|first=Gerard|title=Juventus beat Dortmund 2-1 in Champions League last-16 first leg|access-date=19 March 2015|date=24 February 2015|publisher=Sky Sports}} Dortmund suffered another defeat in the second leg on {{start date|2015|03|18|df=y}}. This time the score was 3–0 in favor of Juventus. The aggregate score after both legs was 1–5 which eliminated Borussia Dortmund.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/329782/report|title=Borussia Dortmund 0-3 Juventus (agg: 1-5): Carlos Tevez scores twice|access-date=19 March 2015|date=19 March 2015|publisher=Sky Sports}}

{{main article|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 {{start date|2014|08|28|df=y}}, Schalke were drawn into Group G. Their first group stage match was on {{start date|2014|09|17|df=y}} against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The match ended as a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9475402/champions-league-chelsea-draw-1-1-with-schalke-at-stamford-bridge|title=Champions League: Chelsea draw 1-1 with Schalke at Stamford Bridge|access-date=17 September 2014|date=17 September 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} All four teams were tied for first place in Group G after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/chelsea-gegen-schalke-2014-champions-league-2798696/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo Chelsea – FC Schalke 04|access-date=17 September 2014|date=17 September 2014|newspaper=kicker}} The second group stage match was played on {{start date|2014|09|30|df=y}} against Maribor. This match also ended as a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325330/report|title=Champions League: Schalke come back to earn 1-1 draw against Maribor|access-date=30 September 2014|date=30 September 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} After the second matchday, Schalke were tied with Maribor for second place in Group G.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-nk-maribor-2014-champions-league-2798703/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo FC Schalke 04 – NK Maribor|access-date=30 September 2014|date=30 September 2014|newspaper=kicker}} Schalke defeated Sporting Lisbon on {{start date|2014|10|21|df=y}} 4–3. Schalke were now solely in second place.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325346|title=Champions League: Schalke leave it late to beat Sporting Lisbon 4-3|access-date=21 October 2014|date=21 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Schalke and Sporting Lisbon met again on {{start date|2014|11|05|df=y}}. Schalke lost the match 2–4.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325371/report|title=Champions League: Sporting Lisbon beat Schalke to record first win in Group G|access-date=11 December 2014|date=5 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Even with the loss, Schalke remained in second place in the group{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/sp-lissabon-gegen-schalke-2014-champions-league-2798697/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo Sporting Lissabon – FC Schalke 04|newspaper=kicker|language=de|access-date=11 December 2014}} Matchday 5 ended with a 0–5 loss to Chelsea on {{start date|2014|11|25|df=y}}.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325379/report|title=Champions League: Five-star Chelsea thrash Schalke|access-date=11 December 2014|date=26 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} After this matchday, Schalke fell to third place in the group.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-chelsea-2014-champions-league-2798693/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo FC Schalke 04 – FC Chelsea|newspaper=kicker|language=de|access-date=11 December 2014}} A victory over Maribor by the score 1–0 on {{start date|2014|12|10|df=y}} secured second place in the group and a place in the round of 16.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325401/report|title=Champions League: Schalke beat Maribor 1-0 to book place in last 16|access-date=11 December 2014|date=10 December 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The round of 16 draw on {{start date|2014|12|15|df=y}} paired Schalke with defending champions Real Madrid. The first leg was played on {{start date|2015|02|18|df=y}}. Schalke lost the match 0–2.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/329771/report|title=Cristiano Ronaldo inspires Real Madrid Champions League win at Schalke|access-date=20 February 2015|date=19 February 2015|publisher=Sky Sports}} Schalke won the second leg on {{start date|2015|03|10|df=y}} by the score 4–3. However, due to an aggregate score of 4–5, they were eliminated from the competition.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/329776/report|title=Real Madrid 3-4 Schalke (5-4 agg): Ronaldo and Huntelaar score twice as hosts progress|access-date=14 March 2015|date=11 March 2015|website=skysports.com}}

{{main article|2014–15 UEFA Europa League}}

{{main article|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 {{start date|2014|08|08|df=y}}. Mönchengladbach were paired with FK Sarajevo.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0253-0d7fddcbddce-8cb544c123c5-1000--former-winners-learn-europa-league-play-off-fate/|title=Former winners learn Europa League play-off fate|publisher=UEFA|access-date=20 August 2014|date=8 August 2014}} The first leg was played on {{start date|2014|08|21|df=y}} at Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Borussia Mönchengladbach won the match 3–2.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9433510/europa-league-wins-for-villarreal-real-sociedad-psv-eindhoven-and-dinamo-zagreb|title=Europa League: Wins for Villarreal, Real Sociedad, PSV Eindhoven and Dinamo Zagreb|access-date=22 August 2014|date=21 August 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}}{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2015115--sarajevo-vs-monchengladbach/|title=UEFA Europa League 2015 - Sarajevo-Mönchengladbach|access-date=22 August 2014|date=21 August 2014|publisher=UEFA}} The second leg was played on {{start date|2014|08|28|df=y}}. Gladbach won the match 7–0.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/mgladbach-gegen-fk-sarajevo-2014-europa-league-qualifikation-2757949/analyse|title=7:0! Hrgota und Co. zerlegen Sarajevo|trans-title=7: 0! Hrgota and Co. dismantle Sarajevo|language=de|access-date=28 August 2014|date=28 August 2014|newspaper=kicker}} The aggregate score of 10–2 allowed Gladbach to advance to the group stage. The draw for the group stage took place on {{start date|2014|08|29|df=y}}. Gladbach were placed in Group A.{{cite news|last=Howson|first=Nick|title=Uefa Europa League Group Stage Draw 2014/15 - As It Happened|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/live-uefa-europa-league-group-stage-draw-2014-15-tottenham-everton-live-stream-watch-pots-updates-latest-groups-1463112|newspaper=International Business Times|access-date=31 August 2014|date=29 August 2014}} The first group stage match was against Villarreal on {{start date|2014|09|18|df=y}} at Borussia-Park. The match ended as a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9477017/europa-league-opening-games-see-sevilla-inter-milan-and-psv-win|title=Europa League: Opening games see Sevilla, Inter Milan and PSV win|access-date=18 September 2014|date=18 September 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Gladbach were tied for second place in Group A after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/mgladbach-gegen-villarreal-2014-europa-league-2798805/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo Borussia Mgladbach - FC Villareal|access-date=18 September 2014|date=18 September 2014|newspaper=kicker}} Their second group stage match was against Zürich at Letzigrund on {{start date|2014|10|02|df=y}}. The match ended as a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9500204/europa-league-fiorentina-and-villarreal-cruise-to-big-victories|title=Europa League: Fiorentina and Villarreal cruise to big victories|access-date=2 October 2014|date=2 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} After the matchday, Gladbach were in third place in Group A.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/fc-zuerich-gegen-mgladbach-2014-europa-league-2798809/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo FC Zürich - Bor. Mönchengladbach|access-date=2 October 2014|date=2 October 2014|newspaper=kickers}} Apollon Limassol played Gladbach on {{start date|2014|10|23|df=y}} at Borussia-Park. Gladbach won the match 5–0 and moved to second place in the group.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11959/9531029/europa-league-review-young-boys-beat-napoli-while-feyenoord-prop-up-group-g|title=Europa League review: Young Boys beat Napoli, while Feyenoord prop up Group G|access-date=11 December 2014|date=23 October 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Gladbach and Apollon met again on {{start date|2014|11|06|df=y}}. Borussia Mönchengladbach won the match 2–0 to move to first place in the group.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11959/9552948/europa-league-dinamo-moscow-and-salzburg-into-knockout-stages|title=Europa League: Dinamo Moscow and Salzburg into knockout stages|access-date=11 December 2014|date=7 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The match between Villarreal and Gladbach on {{start date|2014|11|27|df=y}} ended as a 2–2 draw.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11959/9582471/europa-league-trabzonspor-and-fiorentina-among-teams-to-reach-last-32|title=Europa League: Trabzonspor and Fiorentina among teams to reach last 32|access-date=11 December 2014|date=27 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Gladbach remained in first place after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/villarreal-gegen-mgladbach-2014-europa-league-2798808/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo FC Villareal – Bor. Mönchengladbach|access-date=11 December 2014|newspaper=kicker|language=de}} The final match of the group stage was played on {{start date|2014|12|11|df=y}}. Gladbach defeated Zürich 3–0. This victory secured first place in the group.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11958/9602251/europa-league-round-up|title=Europa League round-up|access-date=11 December 2014|date=11 December 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The draw for the round of 32 was on {{start date|2014|12|15|df=y}}. Borussia Mönchengladbach were paired with Sevilla.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11959/9607697/europa-league-celtic-draw-inter-liverpool-face-besiktas-spurs-take-on-fiorentina-everton-up-against-young-boys|title=Europa League: Celtic draw Inter, Liverpool face Besiktas, Spurs take on Fiorentina, Everton up against Young Boys|access-date=15 December 2014|date=15 December 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Gladbach lost the first leg 0–1 on {{start date|2015|02|19|df=y}}.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9722500/rampant-napoli-among-winners-as-europa-league-returns|title=Rampant Napoli among winners as Europa League returns|access-date=20 February 2015|date=20 February 2015|publisher=Sky Sports}}

{{main article|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 {{start date|2014|07|18|df=y}}. Mainz were paired with Asteras Tripoli F.C.{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2015/draws/round=2000585/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626032012/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2015/draws/round=2000585/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 26, 2014|title=Third qualifying round|publisher=UEFA|access-date=20 August 2014|date=18 July 2014}} The first leg was played on {{start date|2014|07|31|df=y}} at Coface Arena. Mainz won the match 1–0.{{cite news|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11959/9402464/europa-league-lyon-psv-eindhoven-and-torino-claim-victories|title=Europa League: Lyon, PSV Eindhoven and Torino claim victories|access-date=20 August 2014|date=31 July 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} The second leg was played at Theodoros Kolokotronis Stadium in Tripoli, Greece on {{start date|2014|08|07|df=y}}. Mainz lost the match 1–3.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/asteras-tripolis-gegen-mainz-2014-europa-league-qualifikation-2505725/analyse|title=Mazza versetzt Mainz in Schockstarre|trans-title=Mazza added Mainz in Shock and Awe|language=de|publisher=kicker|access-date=20 August 2014|date=7 August 2014}} The aggregate score of 2–3 resulted in Mainz being eliminated from the competition.

{{main article|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 {{start date|2014|08|29|df=y}} and resulted in Wolfsburg being placed in Group H. Their first group stage match was against Everton on {{start date|2014|09|18|df=y}} at Goodison Park. Wolfsburg lost the match 1–4.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325481/report|title=Europa League: Everton open Group H campaign with 4-1 win over Wolfsburg|access-date=18 September 2014|date=18 September 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} They were in last place in Group H after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/everton-gegen-wolfsburg-2014-europa-league-2798821/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo Everton – Wolfsburg|access-date=18 September 2014|date=18 September 2014|newspaper=kicker}} The second group stage match was against Lille at the Volkswagen Arena on {{start date|2014|10|02|df=y}}. The match ended as a 1–1 draw. Wolfsburg were still at the bottom of the group after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/wolfsburg-gegen-lille-2014-europa-league-2798817/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo VfL Wolfsburg - Lille OSC|access-date=2 October 2014|date=2 October 2014|newspaper=kicker}} FC Krasnodar played Wolfsburg on {{start date|2014|10|23|df=y}} at Kuban Stadium. Wolfsburg won the match 4–2. Wolfsburg were in third place in the group after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/krasnodar-gegen-wolfsburg-2014-europa-league-2798822/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo FK Krasnodar – VfL Wolfsburg|access-date=11 December 2014|newspaper=kicker|language=de}} Wolfsburg were again victorious when they defeated Krasnodar 5–1 on {{start date|2014|11|06|df=y}}. Wolfsburg remained in second place after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/wolfsburg-gegen-krasnodar-2014-europa-league-2798827/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo VfL Wolfsburg – FK Krasnodar|newspaper=kicker|language=de|access-date=11 December 2014}} Everton defeated Wolfsburg 0–2 on {{start date|2014|11|27|df=y}}.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325503/report|title=Europa League: Everton qualify for Round of 32 with 2-0 win at Wolfsburg in Group H|access-date=11 December 2014|date=28 November 2014|publisher=Sky Sports}} Despite the defeat, Wolfsburg remained in second place in the group after this matchday.{{cite news|url=https://www.kicker.de/wolfsburg-gegen-everton-2014-europa-league-2798824/spielinfo|title=Spielinfo VfL Wolfsburg – FC Everton|newspaper=kicker|access-date=11 December 2014|language=de}} Wolfsburg defeated Lille 3–0 on {{start date|2014|12|11|df=y}} to finish the group stage in second place. The draw for the round of 32 on {{start date|2014|12|15|df=y}} paired Wolfsburg with Sporting Lisbon. The first leg was won by Wolfsburg 2–0 on {{start date|2015|02|19|df=y}}.

{{main article|2014–15 UEFA Women's Champions League}}

{{main article|2014–15 1. FFC Frankfurt season}}

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 {{start date|2014|08|22|df=y}}, Frankfurt were drawn against BIIK Kazygurt for the round of 32.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/0218-0e15aa5f9c23-eb08efc68237-1000--knockout-draw-tough-for-debutants/|title=Knockout draw tough for debutants|access-date=28 August 2014|date=22 August 2014|publisher=UEFA}} The first leg was played in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on {{start date|2014|10|08|df=y}}. The match ended as a 2–2 draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/match/2015200--biik-vs-eintracht-frankfurt/|title=BIIK-Kazygurt-Frankfurt|access-date=10 October 2014|date=8 October 2014|publisher=UEFA}} The second leg was played on {{start date|2014|10|16|df=y}}. Frankfurt won the match 4–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/match/2015216--eintracht-frankfurt-vs-biik/|title=Frankfurt-BIIK-Kazygurt|access-date=19 October 2014|date=16 October 2014|publisher=UEFA}} 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 {{start date|2014|11|09|df=y}} by the score 5–0.{{cite web|url=http://us.women.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/09/europe/uefa-womens-champions-league/1-frauen-fussball-club-frankfurt/torres/1922739/|title=FFC Frankfurt vs. Torres Calcio 5 - 0|access-date=17 February 2015|website=women.soccerway.com}} The second leg was played on {{start date|2014|11|12|df=y}}. Frankfurt won this match 4–0 which resulted in an aggregate score of 9–0.{{cite web|url=http://us.women.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/12/europe/uefa-womens-champions-league/torres/1-frauen-fussball-club-frankfurt/1922757/|title=Torres Calcio vs. FFC Frankfurt 0 - 4|access-date=17 February 2015|website=women.soccerway.com}} The draw for the quarter-finals resulted in Frankfurt facing Bristol Academy.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/021b-0e15b83f521c-84477c34bf8d-1000--final-eight-discover-route-to-berlin/|title=Final eight discover route to Berlin|access-date=17 February 2015|date=19 November 2014|website=UEFA}}

{{main article|2014–15 VfL Wolfsburg (women) season}}

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 {{start date|2014|08|22|df=y}} for the round of 32. The first leg was played on {{start date|2014|10|08|df=y}} at Nadderud Stadion in Bekkestua, Norway. Wolfsburg won the match 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000555/match=2015203/index.html|title=Stabæk-Wolfsburg|access-date=10 October 2014|date=8 October 2014|publisher=UEFA}} The second leg was played on {{start date|2014|10|16|df=y}}. Wolfsburg were victorious as the match ended 2–1.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000555/match=2015219/index.html|title=Wolfsburg-Stabæk|access-date=19 October 2014|date=16 October 2014|publisher=UEFA}} 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 {{start date|2014|11|09|df=y}}. Wolfsburg won the match 4–0.{{cite web|url=http://us.women.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/09/europe/uefa-womens-champions-league/sv-neulengbach/vfl-wolfsburg/1922751/|title=Neulengbach vs. Wolfsburg 0 - 4|access-date=17 February 2015|website=women.soccerway.com}} The second leg was won by Wolfsburg 7–0 on {{start date|2014|11|12|df=y}}. The aggregate score for this round was 11–0.{{cite web|url=http://us.women.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/12/europe/uefa-womens-champions-league/vfl-wolfsburg/sv-neulengbach/1922733/|title=Wolfsburg vs. Neulengbach 7 - 0|access-date=17 February 2015|website=women.soccerway.com}} Wolfsburg was paired with FC Rosengård for the quarter-finals.

• July 2014 – Burkhardt Öller, 73, goalkeeper for Eintracht Braunschweig and Hannover 96.{{cite web|url=http://www.eintracht.com/aktuelles/neues/eintracht-braunschweig-trauert-um-burkhardt-oeller/|title=Eintracht Braunschweig trauert um Burkhardt Öller|trans-title=Eintracht Braunschweig mourns Burkhardt Öller|language=de|access-date=3 September 2014|date=16 July 2014|publisher=Eintracht Braunschweig|archive-date=25 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170425025729/http://www.eintracht.com/aktuelles/neues/eintracht-braunschweig-trauert-um-burkhardt-oeller/|url-status=dead}}
• 3 July 2014 – Volkmar Groß, 66, goalkeeper for Hertha BSC, FC Schalke 04, and Tennis Borussia Berlin.{{cite web|url=http://www.herthabsc.de/de/intern/volkmar-gross/page/5473--17-17--17.html|title=TRAUER UM VOLKMAR GROS|trans-title=Mourning Volkmar Groß|access-date=3 September 2014|publisher=Hertha BSC|language=de}}
• 14 July 2014 – Horacio Troche, 79, defender for Alemannia Aachen and Bonner SC.{{cite web|url=http://www.espectador.com/deportes/295666/fallecio-horacio-troche-capitan-en-el-mundial-apos-66|title=Falleció Horacio Troche, capitán en el Mundial '66|trans-title=Horacio Troche died, captain in the World '66|language=es|access-date=3 September 2014|date=14 July 2014|publisher=espectador.com}}
• 18 July 2014 – Andreas Biermann, 33, defender for Chemnitzer FC, FC St. Pauli, and 1. FC Union Berlin among others.{{cite news|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/andreas-biermann/ist-tot-36900118.bild.html|title=Ex-Fußballprofi Andreas Biermann ist tot|trans-title=Ex-professional football player Andreas Biermann is dead|language=de|access-date=3 September 2014|date=19 July 2014|newspaper=Bild}}
• 3 August 2014 – Helmut Faeder, 79, striker for Hertha BSC and Hertha Zehlendorf who earned one cap for West Germany.{{cite web|url=http://www.herthabsc.de/de/intern/trauer-helmut-faeder/page/5738--17--.html|title=Hertha BSC Trauert um Helmut Faeder|trans-title=Hertha BSC Mourns Helmut Faeder|access-date=28 September 2014|publisher=Hertha BSC}}
• 11 August 2014 – Vladimir Beara, 85, former goalkeeper for FC Viktoria Köln who also managed Freiburger FC and Viktoria Köln.{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/11/former-goalkeeping-great-vladimir-beara-dies-at-85/|title=Former goalkeeping great Vladimir Beara dies at 85|access-date=3 September 2014|date=11 August 2014|newspaper=The Washington Times|agency=Associated Press}}
• 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.focus.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga1/bundesliga-ex-bundesliga-schiedsrichter-tschenscher-gestorben_id_4058751.html|title=Ex-Bundesliga-Schiedsrichter Tschenscher gestorben|language=de|access-date=3 September 2014|date=13 August 2014|newspaper=Focus Online|archive-date=22 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622000235/http://www.focus.de/sport/fussball/bundesliga1/bundesliga-ex-bundesliga-schiedsrichter-tschenscher-gestorben_id_4058751.html|url-status=dead}}
• 6 October 2014 – Feridun Buğeker, 81, forward for Stuttgarter Kickers{{cite web|url=http://www.fenerbahce.org/detay.asp?ContentID=41813|access-date=11 October 2014|publisher=Fenerbahçe S.K.|language=tr|title=Vefat ve Başsağlığı}}
• 27 December 2014 – Erich Retter, 89, defender for VfB Stuttgart and West Germany.{{cite web|url=http://www.vfb.de/de/verein/verein-meldungen/2014/trauer-erich-retter/page/9153-1-8-.html|title=Tiefe Trauer um Erich Retter|language=de|access-date=19 January 2015|website=vfb.de|publisher=VfB Stuttgart|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229155615/http://www.vfb.de/de/verein/verein-meldungen/2014/trauer-erich-retter/page/9153-1-8-.html|archive-date=2014-12-29|url-status=dead}}
• 10 January 2015 – Junior Malanda, 20, midfielder for VfL Wolfsburg{{cite web|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/news/_n1397910_/wolfsburgs-malanda-killed-as-car-hits-tree/|title=Wolfsburg's Malanda killed as car hits tree|date=10 January 2015|access-date=13 January 2015|website=worldfootball.net}}
• 11 January 2015 – Fritz Pott, 75, defender for 1. FC Köln who earned three caps for West Germany.{{cite web|url=http://www.express.de/fc-koeln/im-alter-von-75-jahren-verstorben-fc-trauert-um-seinen-meister-helden-fritz-pott,3192,29561148.html|title=FC trauert um seinen Meister-Helden Fritz Pott|language=de|website=express.de|access-date=19 January 2015|archive-date=26 January 2015|archive-url=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|url-status=dead}}
• 1 February 2015 – Udo Lattek, 80, striker for VfL Osnabrück and others who also was manager for Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach among others.{{cite web|url=http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/udo-lattek-ist-tot-a-1016744.html|title=Deutscher Erfolgstrainer: Udo Lattek ist tot|language=de|website=spiegel.de|access-date=4 February 2015}}
• 1 February 2015 – Julius Ludorf, 95, forward for SpVgg Erkenschwick.{{cite web|url=http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/fussball-legende-jule-ludorf-auf-erkenschwick-gestorben-a-1016195.html|title=Nachkriegs-Fußballstar: Ruhrgebiets-Legende Ludorf stirbt mit 95 Jahren|language=de|access-date=5 February 2015|website=spiegel.de}}
• 9 February 2015 – Horst Borcherding, 84, goalkeeper for VfL Osnabrück and SV Saar 05 Saarbrücken who earned 3 caps for Saarland.{{cite web|url=http://www.noz.de/deutschland-welt/vfl-osnabrueck/artikel/545821/osnabrucker-nationalspieler-horst-borcherding-verstorben#gallery&0&0&545821|title=Osnabrücker Nationalspieler Horst Borcherding verstorben|access-date=17 February 2015|date=10 February 2015|website=noz.de|language=de}}
• 10 February 2015 – Manfred Wagner, 76, defender for TSV 1860 München.{{cite news|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/1860-muenchen/meister-loewe-manfred-wagner-mit-75-jahren-gestorben-39713016.bild.html|title=Meister-Löwe von 1966 verstorben|access-date=17 February 2015|date=10 February 2015|newspaper=Bild|language=de}}

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