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Bundesliga

The Bundesliga is Germany's top-flight professional football league. The men's 18-team league kicked off more than 60 years ago, in 1963, while the women's, formed in 1990, currently has 12 teams.

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April 18, 2024

Bundesliga: TV rights auction suspended after DAZN complaint

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Reports & Analysis

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich celebrates scoring the crucial goal to beat Arsenal

Champions League: Bundesliga trumps Premier League

Champions League: Bundesliga trumps Premier League

It is only the second time since 2013 that two German sides are in the men's final four without any English teams.
SportsApril 18, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate, holding the Bundesliga trophy aloft, after Sunday's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen, which also mathematically secured them the league title. Leverkusen, April 14, 2024.

Bayer Leverkusen win 1st ever Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen win 1st ever Bundesliga title

They are "Neverkusen" no more. Bayer Leverkusen have sealed the Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's hegemony.
SportsApril 15, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen players and staff link arms to celebrate a win

How Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga

How Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga

Leverkusen are finally Bundesliga champions, ending Bayern's 11 titles in a row. DW looks at how they did it.
SportsApril 14, 2024
Leverkusen's fans on the pitch after Sunday's win over Werder Bremen, celebrating sealing the Bundesliga title. Leverkusen, Germany, April 14, 2024.

Bayer Leverkusen: From infamous runners-up to champions

Bayer Leverkusen: From infamous runners-up to champions

Dubbed "Neverkusen" for so long, their story had previously been one of heartbreak and intermittent Cup success.
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Florian Wirtz celebrates a goal, and a title for Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title

For the first time since 2012, the Bundesliga has a new champion: Bayer Leverkusen. And in record-breaking fashion.
SportsApril 14, 2024
A man in a white t-shirt gesticulates in front of a crowd of soccer supporters

Xabi Alonso: The makings of rapid success

Xabi Alonso: The makings of rapid success

Xabi Alonso has been a top coach for less than two years, but is already regarded as one of the best in the business.
SportsApril 14, 2024
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Aleksandar Pavlovic points while playing for Bayern Munich

Aleksandar Pavlovic: Germany's gain, Serbia's loss?

Bayern Munich's rising star has been called-up to the Germany squad and could be a dark horse for EURO 2024.
SportsMarch 14, 2024
A Frankfurt fan banner reads: "Investor teams out of the German Football League - like Wolfsburg!"

Why Bundesliga fan protests could drag on

After an investor deal collapsed, Frankfurt ultras launched a separate protest against Wolfsburg. Fans are now split.
SportsMarch 2, 2024
Lena Oberdorf points while playing football for Germany

Lena Oberdorf to Bayern Munich: A seismic transfer

Lena Oberdorf has opted to swap Wolfsburg for Bayern Munich. The two sides dominate, but does this tip the balance?
SportsFebruary 14, 2024
Xabi Alonso clapping in front of Leverkusen's team bench area

On Leicester, Leverkusen and handling unexpected title races

Bayer Leverkusen remain top of the Bundesliga table with 13 matches left. How do they make the most of this opportunity?
SportsFebruary 10, 2024
Nathan Tella, Edmond Tapsoba and Victor Boniface (l to r) celebrate a goal for Leverkusen

Africa Cup of Nations: How will the Bundesliga be impacted?

When the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in January, several Bundesliga clubs will have to go without some stars.
SoccerDecember 22, 2023
Fans hold up banners protesting against big investors in German soccer

Bundesliga deal: What does private equity want in football?

For private equity, a deal with the German Football League would be unusual — but it's quickly becoming a "new normal."
SportsDecember 15, 2023