On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports correspondent and German football expert Kres Harrington breaks down the German top flight's title race, explaining that "we are looking at a three-horse race". Catch the latest from the Bundesliga on the #SLPodcast!
Bayern Munich, Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund occupy the top three spots on the table, with only three points separating them. Will Bayern continue their dominance or could we see a different team lift the trophy this season? Find out more by clicking on the podcast player below!
The Bundesliga title race is heating up, with only three points separating first-placed Bayern Munich (43 points) and third-placed Borussia Dortmund (40 points), while shock title contenders Union Berlin are currently occupying second spot with an impressive 42 points.
The side from the capital city managed to overcome a strong RB Leipzig outfit 2-1 on the weekend, while Bayern look to be back to winning ways after thrashing Bochum 3-0 and Dortmund showed their class by claiming all three points against Werder Bremen. With 20 matches completed, there really is no telling how the standings will finish.
When asked about the league's competitiveness this season, Harrington explained that BVB's win was a hard-fought victory as Werder Bremen have been known to cause a few upsets of late. Dortmund scored two late goals in that match, which was a fantastic turn of events as they have tend to concede late this season.
Dortmund also have a good young team and to see them get a victory on the road, as they are typically stronger at home, will most likely prove a much-needed morale boost now they are within striking distance of the title.
When you look at the standings, the Bundesliga is slowly becoming a three-horse race, although fourth-placed Freiburg and fifth-placed RB Leipzig look strong too, and anything can happen in the coming weeks and months. More games will shake the standings up, with only the best, and strongest, teams sure to maintain their quality.
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