AFTER a dramatic round of Tuesday fixtures, the Bundesliga continues in earnest tonight.
Following the suspension of all major football leagues due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Germany’s top flight has returned to bring some lockdown respite for footy fans – albeit behind closed doors.
Bayern are now seven points clear of Dortmund and closing in on their eighth successive titleCredit: Reuters
But how can you watch it from the safety of your sofa? We’ve got you covered…
When did the Bundesliga restart?
Germany’s top-flight returned on Saturday May 16, as the teams started to play their final nine fixtures of the season.
Borussia Dortmund continued their title challenge against Bayern Munich, who also won on Sunday.
Chancellor Angela Merkel gave the green light for the Bundesliga – which last played on March 8 – to restart earlier than the rest of Europe.
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 at the weekend.
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.
Florian Kainz celebrates after putting Koln 2-1 up against MainzCredit: Reuters
What Bundesliga fixtures are next up?
The midweek round got underway yesterday with the mouthwatering clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
And the reigning champions are now on course for another title after a Joshua Kimmich strike gave them a priceless 1-0 victory.
Tonight, RB Leipzig can get their own title charge back on track against Hertha Berlin, but the visitors will be no pushovers after two thumping victories since returning to action.
All times are UK kick-offs
Tuesday 26th May
- Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Bayern Munich
- Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Freiburg
- Bayer Leverkusen 1-4 Wolfsburg
- Werder Bremen 0-0 Borussia Monchengladbach
Wednesday 27th May
- RB Leipzig vs Hertha Berlin (17:30, BT Sport 1)
- Fortuna Dusseldorf vs Schalke (19:30, BT Sport 1)
- Union Berlin vs Mainz (19:30, BT Sport 2)
- Augsburg vs Paderborn (19:30, BT Sport ESPN)
- Hoffenheim vs Cologne (19:30, BT Sport 3)
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
