Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
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Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.
At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt blocked. Nathan Tella (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Granit Xhaka.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt missed. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) header from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nathan Tella.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Nathan Tella replaces Jeremie Frimpong.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Adam Hlozek replaces Victor Boniface.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Victor Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Exequiel Palacios following a fast break.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt missed. Dejan Ljubicic (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Mathias Olesen.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Steffen Tigges replaces Eric Martel.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Mathias Olesen replaces Denis Huseinbasic.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Exequiel Palacios.
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