The Bundesliga's biggest rivalries
Think Der Klassiker is the only big fixture in Germany? Think again - there are several intense match-ups across the country.
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Matchday 1 talking points
Vincent Kompany and Nuri Şahin came up trumps on their first matches in a Bundesliga dugout, while three players stood out...
Wirtz hits better-late-than-Neverkusen winner in thrilling season opener
Florian Wirtz scored a penalty rebound in the 11th minute of added time to get Leverkusen's title defence off to a winning start, after Gladbach had come from 2-0 down to level.
Bundesliga 2024/25 previews
Catch up with all the summer changes and new-season expectations as the 18 Bundesliga sides get 2024/25 under way...
Why you should be stoked for opening game!
Get ready for a huge Friday night as Leverkusen begin their title defence against very familiar opposition...
5 reasons to be excited about 2024/25
Will Leverkusen reign supreme once more? What about Kompany's Bayern and Şahin's BVB? Get in the mood for the new campaign right here...
The young coach wave
Nuri Şahin, Vincent Kompany and Xabi Alonso are part of a wave of young coaches sweeping across the Bundesliga at present.
Leverkusen's title challengers
Leverkusen are the team to beat this campaign, but a group of four teams below them are eager to close them down.
Boniface: "A lot more to come from me and the team"
The Nigerian on Leverkusen's title defence, how he compares to Harry Kane and more...
5 OOP players to consider in Fantasy
We take a look at the five best players who could take your Fantasy team to the next level by picking up points out of position.
Top 5 Fantasy bargains this season
We pick five cost-effective stars who could take your Bundesliga Fantasy team to a whole new level.
Xhaka: "Last season's gone"
Leverkusen's Swiss midfield general is ready for increased pressure in their quest to retain the Bundesliga title.