THE Bundesliga is back THIS WEEKEND!
Following coronavirus lockdown Germany’s top flight is returning, albeit behind closed doors. But how can you watch it? We’ve got you covered…
Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland scored, then showed off his new social distancing celebrationCredit: EPA
When is the Bundesliga restart?
Germany’s top flight returned from Saturday May 16, as the teams played their final 9 fixtures.
And it continues today with the mighty Bayern Munich, who lead the division by one point over Borussia Dortmund.
Chancellor Angela Merkel gave the green light for the Bundesliga – which last played on March 8 – to restart.
The clubs had been training since mid-April in groups.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin welcomed German football’s imminent return hailing it as a turning point.
Ceferin said: “It is great news that the German authorities have agreed that the Bundesliga can return.
“This is a huge and positive step to bringing optimism back to people’s lives.”
The Bundesliga 2 also returned this weekend.
What fixtures kick off the opening weekend?
Saturday, May 16 (14:30 unless stated)
- Dortmund 4-0 Schalke
- Leipzig 1-1 Freiburg
- Hoffenheim 0-3 Hertha
- Fortuna 0-0 Paderborn
- Augsburg 1-2 Wolfsburg
- Frankfurt 1 vs Gladbach 3
TODAY – Sunday, May 17
- Cologne 2 Mainz 2
- 17:00 Union vs Bayern (live on BT Sport 1)
Monday, May 18
- 19:30 Bremen vs Leverkusen (live on BT Sport 1)
How can I watch the Bundesliga?
- In the UK, BT Sport have the rights to the Bundesliga.
- The channel have confirmed that they will be broadcasting the restarted league.
- It will be available to subscribers on BT Sport’s channels, their website, and their app.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
