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
Jonathan Tah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt missed. Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jonas Hofmann.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt blocked. Granit Xhaka (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Timo Hübers.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt saved. Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Jeff Chabot.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt saved. Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
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