{"id":6656,"date":"2024-08-28T12:03:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T12:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=6656"},"modified":"2024-08-28T13:03:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T13:03:22","slug":"what-can-we-expect-from-the-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/what-can-we-expect-from-the-bundesliga","title":{"rendered":"What can we expect from the Bundesliga this season?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/bundesliga-25\/news\">Bundesliga<\/a> is back, and after an exhilarating 2023\/24 season that saw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/bayer-leverkusen-333\">Bayer Leverkusen<\/a> break <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/bayern-munich-331\">Bayern Munich\u2019s<\/a> stranglehold on the title\u2014becoming the first team to do so since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/dortmund-341\">Borussia Dortmund<\/a> in 2012\u2014anticipation was high in the summer for the start of the new campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Bayern Munich replenishing with stars like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/michael-olise-65785\">Michael Olise<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/joao-palhinha-38109\">Joao Palhinha<\/a> and Leverkusen bolstering their squad under Xabi Alonso, the 2024\/25 season promises intense competition. Fans can expect thrilling title races, emerging young talents, and tactical battles as teams vie to either dethrone Leverkusen or defend their new-found glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bundesliga is back! \u26bd\ufe0f?<br><br>A new season of goals, excitement and surprises?<br><br>Who will reign supreme in the Bundesliga this season?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gv5gXBGxOY\">pic.twitter.com\/gv5gXBGxOY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1826904884324520274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Bundesliga Information<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-follow-the-bundesliga-schedule\">How to Follow the Bundesliga Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#german-bundesliga-standings-and-results\">German Bundesliga Standings and Results<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#weekly-match-results\">Weekly Match Results<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#analysis-of-standings\">Analysis of Standings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bundesliga-teams-to-watch-in-2024-25\">Bundesliga Teams to Watch in 2024\/25<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-contenders-for-the-title\">Top Contenders for the Title<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rising-stars-and-key-transfers\">Rising Stars and Key Transfers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#key-managers-in-the-spotlight\">Key Managers in the Spotlight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#german-bundesliga-schedule-and-key-dates\">German Bundesliga Schedule and Key Dates<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#player-spotlights-and-key-performances\">Player Spotlights and Key Performances<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#harry-kanes-impact-at-bayern-munich\">Harry Kane\u2019s Impact at Bayern Munich<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#xabi-alonsos-tactical-influence-at-leverkusen\">Xabi Alonso\u2019s Tactical Influence at Leverkusen<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#jamal-musiala-bayerns-young-star\">Jamal Musiala: Bayern\u2019s Young Star<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#granit-xhakas-role-at-leverkusen\">Granit Xhaka\u2019s Role at Leverkusen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#upcoming-fixtures\">Upcoming Fixtures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-follow-the-bundesliga-schedule\">How to Follow the Bundesliga Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay updated with the Bundesliga schedule, you can easily access fixtures, match timings, and broadcasting information on various platforms. For live updates, match results, and upcoming games, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesliga.com\/en\/bundesliga\/matchday\">Bundesliga matchday page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, TV listings and streaming options can be found on the page of your local broadcaster or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\">365Scores<\/a>. These resources will help you catch every moment of the action throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"german-bundesliga-standings-and-results\">German Bundesliga Standings and Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Position<\/th><th>Team<\/th><th>Won<\/th><th>Drawn<\/th><th>Lost<\/th><th>Goals<\/th><th>Points<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1st<\/td><td>Freiburg<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>3:1<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd<\/td><td>Heidenheim<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>2:0<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd<\/td><td>Dortmund<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>2:0<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4th<\/td><td>Leverkusen<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>3:2<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5th<\/td><td>Bayern<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>3:2<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6th<\/td><td>Hoffenheim<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>3:2<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7th<\/td><td>Leipzig<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1:0<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8th<\/td><td>Augsburg<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>2:2<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9th<\/td><td>Bremen<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>2:2<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10th<\/td><td>Mainz 05<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1:1<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11th<\/td><td>Union Berlin<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1:1<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12th<\/td><td>M&#8217;gladbach<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>2:3<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13th<\/td><td>Kiel<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>2:3<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14th<\/td><td>Wolfsburg<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>2:3<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15th<\/td><td>Bochum<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0:1<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16th<\/td><td>Stuttgart<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1:3<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17th<\/td><td>Frankfurt<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0:2<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18th<\/td><td>St. Pauli<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0:2<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Week One Standings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weekly-match-results\">Weekly Match Results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Home Team<\/th><th>Score<\/th><th>Away Team<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/bayer-leverkusen-borussia-monchengladbach-333-349-25#id=4167384\">Friday, 23rd August<\/a><\/td><td>Borussia M&#8217;gladbach<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><td>Bayer Leverkusen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/dortmund-eintracht-frankfurt-337-341-25#id=4167386\">Saturday, 24th August<\/a><\/td><td>Borussia Dortmund<\/td><td>2-0<\/td><td>Eintracht Frankfurt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/rb-leipzig-vfl-bochum-343-7171-25#id=4167390\">Saturday, 24th August<\/a><\/td><td>RB Leipzig<\/td><td>1-0<\/td><td>Bochum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/mainz-05-union-berlin-352-392-25#id=4167389\">Saturday, 24th August<\/a><\/td><td>Mainz 05<\/td><td>1-1<\/td><td>Union Berlin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/hoffenheim-holstein-kiel-351-430-25#id=4167388\">Saturday, 24th August<\/a><\/td><td>Hoffenheim<\/td><td>3-2<\/td><td>Holstein Kiel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/freiburg-stuttgart-338-354-25#id=4167387\">Saturday, 24th August<\/a><\/td><td>Freiburg<\/td><td>3-1<\/td><td>Stuttgart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/fc-augsburg-werder-bremen-332-358-25#id=4167385\">Saturday, 24th August<\/a><\/td><td>Augsburg<\/td><td>2-2<\/td><td>Werder Bremen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/fc-heidenheim-st.-pauli-359-434-25#id=4167391\">Sunday, 25th August<\/a><\/td><td>St. Pauli<\/td><td>0-2<\/td><td>Heidenheim<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/bayern-munich-wolfsburg-331-339-25#id=4167392\">Sunday, 25th August<\/a><\/td><td>Wolfsburg<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><td>Bayern M\u00fcnchen<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bundesliga Teams Week One Results<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"analysis-of-standings\">Analysis of Standings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After the first week of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/bundesliga-25\">Bundesliga, the standings<\/a> offer a snapshot of who&#8217;s off to a good start, but it&#8217;s far too early to make any concrete predictions about how the season will unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Freiburg sits at the top of the table, thanks to their strong 3-1 win over Stuttgart. However, while it\u2019s a promising start, it&#8217;s unrealistic to expect Freiburg to maintain a title challenge throughout the season. The same applies to other early leaders like Heidenheim and Dortmund, who also secured three points with wins over St. Pauli and Frankfurt, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leverkusen continues to entertain with their dramatic late victories, as they did again this weekend with a 3-2 win against M\u00f6nchengladbach. But while their knack for last-minute goals is impressive, it\u2019s unlikely they can sustain this kind of form every week, especially in such a competitive league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other end, Frankfurt and Stuttgart find themselves at the bottom after disappointing losses. However, it\u2019s equally premature to suggest that these teams are in serious trouble. Frankfurt, in particular, has too much quality to be considered relegation candidates based on one result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bundesliga-teams-to-watch-in-2024-25\">Bundesliga Teams to Watch in 2024\/25<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-contenders-for-the-title\">Top Contenders for the Title<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bayer Leverkusen enters the 2024\/25 season with immense confidence, having completed an unbeaten campaign last year that saw them dethrone Bayern Munich. They\u2019ve proven their resilience and tactical prowess under Xabi Alonso, making them strong contenders to defend their title. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, is a wounded giant with something to prove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;The main goal is to win titles&quot; ?<br><br>Harry Kane is tired of not winning a trophy so far! ?<br><br>Will Bayern Munich striker achieve his first Bundesliga this season? ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yfoTRKqPEr\">pic.twitter.com\/yfoTRKqPEr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1824151089647849535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 15, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>After being dethroned, they are more motivated than ever to reclaim their dominance in the league. The addition of new talents and a fresh managerial approach will be key in their title chase. Borussia Dortmund remains a formidable force, although they haven\u2019t lifted the Bundesliga trophy since 2012. With a blend of experienced players and exciting young talents, Dortmund will be eager to finally end their title drought and challenge their rivals for the top spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rising-stars-and-key-transfers\">Rising Stars and Key Transfers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2024\/25 season is set to showcase some of the most exciting young talents in the Bundesliga. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Dortmund\u2019s dynamic winger, has already made a significant impact, scoring twice in the opening matchweek. His pace, skill and goal-scoring ability make him one of the most promising players to watch this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the transfer front, Bayern Munich made a strong statement by securing two major signings from London. Jo\u00e3o Palhinha, a tenacious defensive midfielder from Fulham, and Michael Olise, a creative winger from Crystal Palace, both joined Bayern for around \u20ac60 million each. These acquisitions not only bolster Bayern\u2019s squad depth but also add versatility and dynamism to their lineup, making them even more dangerous in their pursuit of the title.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-2161204869-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Olise will light up the Bundesliga\" class=\"wp-image-6658\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669921875;width:647px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by F. Noever\/FC Bayern via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-managers-in-the-spotlight\">Key Managers in the Spotlight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2024\/25 Bundesliga season brings significant managerial changes that will undoubtedly shape the league\u2019s narrative. Vincent Kompany has taken on the monumental task of managing Bayern Munich after a challenging season with Burnley, where he experienced relegation. Moving from the struggles of the Premier League to the expectations of one of the world\u2019s top clubs is a daunting switch, and Kompany will be under intense scrutiny from the outset. His ability to adapt to Bayern\u2019s high expectations and restore them to glory will be a fascinating storyline to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen is another manager under the spotlight. After leading his team to an unbeaten season and breaking Bayern\u2019s dominance, the question remains whether Leverkusen can sustain this level of performance or if last season was a one-off. Alonso\u2019s tactical acumen and leadership will be crucial as Leverkusen aim to prove they are not just a one-season wonder but a consistent title contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"german-bundesliga-schedule-and-key-dates\">German Bundesliga Schedule and Key Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Home Team<\/th><th>Away Team<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>September 28, 2024<\/td><td>Bayern Munich<\/td><td>Bayer Leverkusen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November 30, 2024<\/td><td>Borussia Dortmund<\/td><td>Bayern Munich<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>January 11, 2025<\/td><td>Borussia Dortmund<\/td><td>Bayer Leverkusen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February 15, 2025<\/td><td>Bayer Leverkusen<\/td><td>Bayern Munich<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April 12, 2025<\/td><td>Bayern Munich<\/td><td>Borussia Dortmund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 10, 2025<\/td><td>Bayer Leverkusen<\/td><td>Borussia Dortmund<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Key, Title-Deciding Matches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"player-spotlights-and-key-performances\">Player Spotlights and Key Performances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"harry-kanes-impact-at-bayern-munich\">Harry Kane\u2019s Impact at Bayern Munich<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/harry-kane-1669#competitionId=25\">Harry Kane<\/a> is still in pursuit of his first major trophy, but his goal-scoring form at Bayern Munich has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 36 goals in 32 Bundesliga appearances and 44 in 45 matches across all competitions, Kane is proving his worth as one of the top strikers in the world. His relentless goal-scoring ability suggests that silverware is just around the corner, and it\u2019s only a matter of time before he lifts his first trophy with Bayern.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-2152093046-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bundesliga Beast\" class=\"wp-image-5675\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669921875;width:509px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Alexander Hassenstein\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xabi-alonsos-tactical-influence-at-leverkusen\">Xabi Alonso\u2019s Tactical Influence at Leverkusen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Xabi Alonso has transformed Bayer Leverkusen into a formidable force, leading them to an unbeaten league and domestic cup season in 2023\/24. His tactical acumen, rooted in his deep understanding of the game, has brought out the best in his players, allowing Leverkusen to play a balanced, high-intensity style that\u2019s both exciting and effective. Alonso\u2019s influence has turned Leverkusen into a serious title contenders, and all eyes will be on him to see if he can maintain this level of success.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GettyImages-2076709992-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"Legend\" class=\"wp-image-5285\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6305732484076434;width:744px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by INA FASSBENDER\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jamal-musiala-bayerns-young-star\">Jamal Musiala: Bayern\u2019s Young Star<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamal Musiala continues to grow as a key player for Bayern Munich, following an impressive Euro 2024 where he scored three goals for Germany and showcased his talent on the international stage. His ability to link up with other top players, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/florian-wirtz-76962#competitionId=25\">Florian Wirtz<\/a>, was on full display during the tournament. This season, Musiala faces the challenge of competing against Wirtz and others as he aims to help Bayern reclaim the Bundesliga title. His electric performances suggest he\u2019s ready for the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-2157715339-855x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Musiala was excellent in the Euro 2024\n\" class=\"wp-image-5911\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8349609375;width:598px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Nick Potts\/PA Images via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div data-widget-type=\"predictions\" data-entity-type=\"game\" data-widget-id=\"0.w96r0a6rwzs\" data-lang=\"en-US\" data-show-odds=\"true\" data-inner-links=\"scores365\" data-entity-id=\"4167795\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"powered-by\">Powered by<a id=\"powered-by-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">365Scores.com<\/a><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"granit-xhakas-role-at-leverkusen\">Granit Xhaka\u2019s Role at Leverkusen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since joining from Arsenal in the summer of 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/granit-xhaka-487#competitionId=25\">Granit Xhaka<\/a> has brought experience, leadership, and a touch of class to Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s young squad. His presence in midfield was instrumental in Leverkusen\u2019s domestic double last season, and his penchant for scoring stunning goals adds an extra dimension to their attack. Xhaka\u2019s influence extends beyond the pitch, as his experience and know-how have been crucial in guiding this team to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upcoming-fixtures\">Upcoming Fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Home Team<\/th><th>Score<\/th><th>Away Team<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/st.-pauli-union-berlin-359-392-25#id=4167799\">Friday, 30th August<\/a><\/td><td>19:30<\/td><td>Union Berlin<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>St. Pauli<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/borussia-monchengladbach-vfl-bochum-343-349-25#id=4167798\">Saturday, 31st August<\/a><\/td><td>14:30<\/td><td>Bochum<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Borussia M&#8217;gladbach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/eintracht-frankfurt-hoffenheim-337-351-25#id=4167794\">Saturday, 31st August<\/a><\/td><td>14:30<\/td><td>Eintracht Frankfurt<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Hoffenheim<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/holstein-kiel-wolfsburg-339-430-25#id=4167800\">Saturday, 31st August<\/a><\/td><td>14:30<\/td><td>Holstein Kiel<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Wolfsburg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/mainz-05-stuttgart-338-352-25#id=4167793\">Saturday, 31st August<\/a><\/td><td>14:30<\/td><td>Stuttgart<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Mainz 05<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/dortmund-werder-bremen-332-341-25#id=4167797\">Saturday, 31st August<\/a><\/td><td>14:30<\/td><td>Werder Bremen<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Borussia Dortmund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/bayer-leverkusen-rb-leipzig-333-7171-25#id=4167796\">Saturday, 31st August<\/a><\/td><td>17:30<\/td><td>Bayer Leverkusen<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/rb-leipzig-7171\">RB Leipzig<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/fc-heidenheim-434\">Sunday, 1st September<\/a><\/td><td>14:30<\/td><td>Heidenheim<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Augsburg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/bundesliga-25\/bayern-munich-freiburg-331-354-25\">Sunday, 1st September<\/a><\/td><td>16:30<\/td><td>Bayern M\u00fcnchen<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td>Freiburg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Upcoming Bundesliga Fixtures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Nicky Helfgott \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NickyH3lfgott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@NickyH3lfgott on Twitter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up with all the latest Bundesliga scores and news on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/\">365Scores website and app!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"riddle2-wrapper\" style=\"margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; width: 640px;\" data-rid-id=\"JhPewNia\" data-auto-scroll=\"true\" data-is-fixed-height-enabled=\"false\" data-bg=\"#fff\" data-fg=\"#00205b\"><script src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/build-embedjs\/embedV2.js\"><\/script><iframe title=\"Who's going to win the Bundesliga this year?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/a\/JhPewNia?lazyImages=false&amp;staticHeight=false\"><section data-block=\"SingleChoice\"><h2>Who&#8217;s going to win the Bundesliga this year?<\/h2><ul><li>Bayer Leverkusen<\/li><li>Bayern Munich<\/li><li>Borussia Dortmund<\/li><li>Other (let us know who @365Scores!)<\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bundesliga is back, and after an exhilarating 2023\/24 season that saw Bayer Leverkusen break Bayern Munich\u2019s stranglehold on the title\u2014becoming the first team to do so since Borussia Dortmund in 2012\u2014anticipation was high in the summer for the start of the new campaign. 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