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
Offside, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Jonas Hofmann tries a through ball, but Florian Wirtz is caught offside.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Timo Hübers.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt blocked. Álex Grimaldo (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Wirtz.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1, 1. FC Köln 0. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
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 in the top right corner.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt missed. Jonathan Tah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln
Attempt blocked. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Granit Xhaka.
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