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
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Florian Kainz.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt blocked. Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Victor Boniface.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Jonathan Tah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt missed. Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Jonas Hofmann following a corner.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt saved. Álex Grimaldo (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is saved.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Leart Paqarada.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2, 1. FC Köln 0. Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Álex Grimaldo (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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