Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Bayer Leverkusen face Köln in the Bundesliga today.
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. Granit Xhaka (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonas Hofmann with a cross.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Timo Hübers.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Piero Hincapié replaces Edmond Tapsoba.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Amine Adli replaces Florian Wirtz.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt missed. Jeff Chabot (1. FC Köln) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Leart Paqarada with a cross following a corner.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Álex Grimaldo.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt saved. Victor Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonas Hofmann.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3, 1. FC Köln 0. Victor Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Max Finkgrafe replaces Faride Alidou.
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