On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down the Bundesliga title race and speaks on the German teams' chances in European competition. Only on the #SLPodcast!
The Bundesliga title race is heating up and looks to be the closest of all of the European leagues. With only goal difference separating the top three teams, could third-placed Union Berlin upset Bayern Munich and take the lead in the standings? Find out more by clicking on the podcast player below!
The 2022/23 Bundesliga title race is turning out to be the tightest in all of Europe. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Union Berlin make up the top three, with only goal difference separating them.
With all three teams having claimed 43 points, Bayern have shown their quality in front of goal, with a goal difference of 40, whereas Dortmund and Union Berlin follow suit with differences of 17 and 11, respectively.
With not much separating these clubs, Bayern, who went down to 10 men, dropped more points against Borussia Monchengladbach in a 3-2 loss on Saturday, and Union Berlin failed to claim the top spot after they drew with Schalke on Sunday.
The Bundesliga will return once again on the coming weekend, with a clash that has football fans salivating: first-placed Bayern against third-placed Union Berlin. Is this the match that will decide the title?
A few German top-flight teams will also be taking part in European competitions again this week, with Eintracht Frankfurt facing Napoli and RB Leipzig taking on a dangerous Manchester City outfit in the UEFA Champions League.
In the UEFA Europa League, meanwhile, Union Berlin will face off against Ajax Amsterdam, Bayer Leverkusen will tackle Monaco!
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