The German champions, Bayer Leverkusen, are gearing up to defend their Bundesliga title as they kick off the new season against local rivals Borussia Monchengladbach on August 23rd. Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso, had an impressive unbeaten domestic streak last season, becoming the first team to win the Bundesliga title without losing a game.
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the upcoming season is the clash between Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, the most successful club in Germany’s history. The two teams are set to face off at the Allianz Arena on the fifth matchday of the season and again at Leverkusen’s home ground in February.
The Bundesliga will kick off with Bayern Munich taking on Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund facing Eintracht Frankfurt on either August 24th or 25th. Both Bayern and Dortmund will be looking to make a strong start to the season after their respective performances last year.
Before the Bundesliga season officially begins, fans can look forward to the first round of the German Cup on August 16th. Additionally, there will be a thrilling Super Cup match between Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart on the following day. Leverkusen will be looking to continue their winning form after claiming the German Cup title last year.
Borussia Dortmund, who were runners-up in the Champions League last season, will also be looking to make their mark in the Bundesliga. They have a tough matchup against Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker on the final weekend of November, with the return fixture in Munich scheduled for April.
The upcoming Bundesliga season promises to be full of excitement and intense matchups. With defending champions Bayer Leverkusen looking to continue their dominance and challengers like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund hungry for success, fans can expect a thrilling season ahead. Keep an eye on these key matchups and watch as the drama unfolds in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues.