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Bayern emerges beaten and bruised from last Real Madrid warmup. Dortmund routs Augsburg ahead of PSG
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Bayern emerges beaten and bruised from last Real Madrid warmup. Dortmund routs Augsburg ahead of PSG

2024-05-05 00:18 Last Updated At:00:20

BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich suffered a 3-1 loss at Stuttgart and an injury to Raphaël Guerreiro on Saturday in its last Bundesliga game before the Champions League semifinal second leg at Real Madrid.

Guerreiro went off early with what looked like a muscular injury and is a doubt for Wednesday’s decisive match in Madrid.

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Dortmund's Marco Reus celebrates after he scored his side's fourth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich suffered a 3-1 loss at Stuttgart and an injury to Raphaël Guerreiro on Saturday in its last Bundesliga game before the Champions League semifinal second leg at Real Madrid.

Dortmund's Marco Reus celebrates after he scored his side's fourth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund's Marco Reus celebrates after he scored his side's fourth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, left, celebrates with his teammate Marco Reus after he scored his side's fifth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, left, celebrates with his teammate Marco Reus after he scored his side's fifth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, right, celebrates with his teammate Marco Reus after he scored his side's fifth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, right, celebrates with his teammate Marco Reus after he scored his side's fifth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Munich's Eric Dier lies injured on the pitch as he receives treatment, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Eric Dier lies injured on the pitch as he receives treatment, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Raphael Guerreiro, right, leaves the pitch injured, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Raphael Guerreiro, right, leaves the pitch injured, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Stuttgart's Leonidas Stergiou celebrates scoring a goal, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Stuttgart's Leonidas Stergiou celebrates scoring a goal, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Harry Kane scores from the penalty spot, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

Munich's Harry Kane scores from the penalty spot, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

Munich coach Thomas Tuchel gestures, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich coach Thomas Tuchel gestures, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

From left, Stuttgart's Deniz Undav, scorer Leonidas Stergiou and Jamie Leweling celebrate the first goal of the match, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

From left, Stuttgart's Deniz Undav, scorer Leonidas Stergiou and Jamie Leweling celebrate the first goal of the match, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

Munich's Harry Kane walks, after Stuttgart scored the opening goal, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

Munich's Harry Kane walks, after Stuttgart scored the opening goal, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

Borussia Dortmund’s B-team warmed up for Tuesday’s semifinal at Paris Saint-Germain with a 5-1 rout of visiting Augsburg.

Dortmund veteran Marco Reus scored one goal and set up another in his first match since it was confirmed he will be leaving his hometown club after a 12-year stint at the end of the season.

Dortmund coach Edin Terzić made 10 changes to the team that beat PSG 1-0 on Wednesday, with only goalkeeper Gregor Kobel keeping his position.

Bayern counterpart Thomas Tuchel made six changes from his team that drew 2-2 with Madrid in Munich on Tuesday, with Guerreiro, Alphonso Davies, Aleksander Pavlovic, Serge Gnabry, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Mathys Tel all starting in place of Noussair Mazraoui, Konrad Laimer, Leon Goretzka, Thomas Müller and Leroy Sané (all substitutes), and Jamal Musiala (not in squad).

But his preparations suffered an early blow with Guerreiro going off with an injury in the 17th minute.

Stuttgart defender Leonidas Stergiou opened the scoring in the 29th after playing a one-two with Deniz Undav. It was the 22-year-old Swiss defender’s first Bundesliga goal.

Harry Kane equalized in the 37th with a penalty that never was. TV replays showed minimal contact between Waldemar Anton and Serge Gnabry, who went down clutching his face.

But Kane didn’t let it put him off as he clocked his 44th goal in 44 games for Bayern this season.

Jeong Woo-yeong scored Stuttgart’s second goal in the 83rd after combining with fellow substitute Silas Katompa Mvumpa, before Silas sealed the win in stoppage time.

Stuttgart cut the gap on second-place Bayern to two points with two rounds remaining. Both were already assured of Champions League qualification.

Wolfsburg defeated already relegated Darmstadt 3-0 at home and Werder Bremen drew 2-2 with Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Relegation-threatened Cologne faced Freiburg later.

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Dortmund's Marco Reus celebrates after he scored his side's fourth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund's Marco Reus celebrates after he scored his side's fourth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund's Marco Reus celebrates after he scored his side's fourth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund's Marco Reus celebrates after he scored his side's fourth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, left, celebrates with his teammate Marco Reus after he scored his side's fifth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, left, celebrates with his teammate Marco Reus after he scored his side's fifth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, right, celebrates with his teammate Marco Reus after he scored his side's fifth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, right, celebrates with his teammate Marco Reus after he scored his side's fifth goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg, in Dortmund, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Munich's Eric Dier lies injured on the pitch as he receives treatment, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Eric Dier lies injured on the pitch as he receives treatment, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Raphael Guerreiro, right, leaves the pitch injured, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Raphael Guerreiro, right, leaves the pitch injured, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Stuttgart's Leonidas Stergiou celebrates scoring a goal, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Stuttgart's Leonidas Stergiou celebrates scoring a goal, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Harry Kane scores from the penalty spot, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

Munich's Harry Kane scores from the penalty spot, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

Munich coach Thomas Tuchel gestures, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich coach Thomas Tuchel gestures, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

From left, Stuttgart's Deniz Undav, scorer Leonidas Stergiou and Jamie Leweling celebrate the first goal of the match, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

From left, Stuttgart's Deniz Undav, scorer Leonidas Stergiou and Jamie Leweling celebrate the first goal of the match, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

Munich's Harry Kane walks, after Stuttgart scored the opening goal, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

Munich's Harry Kane walks, after Stuttgart scored the opening goal, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Bernd Wei'brod/dpa via AP)

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Slovak prime minister still in serious condition as suspect appears in court

2024-05-18 18:36 Last Updated At:18:40

PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) — Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico ’s condition was stable but serious Saturday as the man accused of trying to assassinate him faced his first court appearance.

Health Minister Zuzana Dolinkova said two-hour surgery Friday to remove dead tissue from multiple gunshot wounds “contributed to a positive prognosis” for Fico.

Defense Minister Robert Kalinak said his condition still makes it impossible to transport him to the capital, Bratislava.

The update on Fico’s condition came as the man accused of attempting to assassinate him made his first court appearance Saturday, Slovak state media said.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) — The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made his first court appearance Saturday as the nation’s leader remained in serious condition recovering from surgery after surviving multiple gunshots, Slovak state media said.

Fico, 59, was attacked as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova. The suspect was tackled to the ground and arrested.

Prosecutors are seeking an order from Slovakia’s Specialized Criminal Court to detain the suspect.

Prosecutors told police not to publicly identify the suspect or release other details about the case, but unconfirmed media reports said he was a 71-year-old retiree known as an amateur poet who may have once worked as a mall security guard in the country’s southwest.

Government authorities gave details that matched that description. They said the suspect didn’t belong to any political groups, though the attack itself was politically motivated.

The courthouse in Pezinok, a small town outside the capital, Bratislava, was guarded by officers wearing balaclavas and carrying rifles. News media were not allowed in the courthouse and reporters were kept behind a gate outside.

Police on Friday had taken the suspect to his home in the town of Levice and seized a computer and some documents, Markiza, a Slovak television station reported. Police didn’t comment.

Fico underwent another round of surgery Friday to remove dead tissue from his body, said Miriam Lapuníková, director of the University F. D. Roosevelt hospital in Banska Bystrica, where Fico was taken by helicopter after he was shot.

He also underwent a CT scan and was awake and stable in an intensive care unit. She described his condition as “very serious.”

World leaders have condemned the attack and offered support for Fico and Slovakia.

Fico has long been a divisive figure in Slovakia and beyond. His return to power last year on a pro-Russia, anti-American platform led to worries among fellow European Union and NATO members that he would abandon his country’s pro-Western course, particularly on Ukraine.

At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Slovakia was one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters, but Fico halted arms deliveries to Ukraine when he returned to power, his fourth time serving as prime minister.

Fico’s government has also made efforts to overhaul public broadcasting — a move critics said would give the government full control of public television and radio. That, coupled with his plans to amend the penal code to eliminate a special anti-graft prosecutor, have led opponents to worry that Fico will lead Slovakia down a more autocratic path.

Thousands of demonstrators have repeatedly rallied in the capital and around the country of 5.4 million to protest his policies.

Fico said last month on Facebook that he believed rising tensions in the country could lead to the killing of politicians, and he blamed the media for fueling tensions.

Before Fico returned to power last year, many of his political and business associates were the focus of police investigations, and dozens have been charged.

His plan to overhaul the penal system would eliminate the office of the special prosecutor that deals with organized crime, corruption and extremism.

Journalists gather as they wait for the suspect, in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, to be brought to court in Pezinok, Slovakia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Officials in Slovakia say Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after his assassination attempt and remains in serious condition. (AP Photo/Tomas Benedikovic)

Journalists gather as they wait for the suspect, in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, to be brought to court in Pezinok, Slovakia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Officials in Slovakia say Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after his assassination attempt and remains in serious condition. (AP Photo/Tomas Benedikovic)

Policemen guard the area as they wait for the suspect, in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, to be brought to court in Pezinok, Slovakia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Officials in Slovakia say Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after his assassination attempt and remains in serious condition. (AP Photo/Tomas Benedikovic)

Policemen guard the area as they wait for the suspect, in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, to be brought to court in Pezinok, Slovakia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Officials in Slovakia say Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after his assassination attempt and remains in serious condition. (AP Photo/Tomas Benedikovic)

Policemen guard the area as convoy brings the suspect, in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, to court in Pezinok, Slovakia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Officials in Slovakia say Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after his assassination attempt and remains in serious condition. (AP Photo/Tomas Benedikovic)

Policemen guard the area as convoy brings the suspect, in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, to court in Pezinok, Slovakia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Officials in Slovakia say Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after his assassination attempt and remains in serious condition. (AP Photo/Tomas Benedikovic)

FILE - Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during a press conference with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Carmelite Monastery in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. A man charged with attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was escorted by police to his home on the morning of Friday, May 17, 2024, with media saying that it was part of a search for evidence. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos, File)

FILE - Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during a press conference with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Carmelite Monastery in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. A man charged with attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was escorted by police to his home on the morning of Friday, May 17, 2024, with media saying that it was part of a search for evidence. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos, File)

Policemen guard the area as convoy brings the suspect, in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, to court in Pezinok, Slovakia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Officials in Slovakia say Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after his assassination attempt and remains in serious condition. (AP Photo/Tomas Benedikovic)

Policemen guard the area as convoy brings the suspect, in shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, to court in Pezinok, Slovakia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Officials in Slovakia say Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after his assassination attempt and remains in serious condition. (AP Photo/Tomas Benedikovic)

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