BORUSSIA DORTMUND are in action today as the Bundesliga kicks on.
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 10 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.
However, the Bundesliga title race looks to be all but over after Bayern Munich won at Borussia Dortmund in midweek.
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?
Borussia Dortmund can keep alive their faint title hopes with a win at Paderborn.
Though Bayern Munich have one hand on the trophy, their 5-0 win over Dusseldorf putting them 10 points clear at the top.
All times are 2.30pm UK kick-offs unless stated
Sunday 31 May
Monday 1 June
- Koln v RB Leipzig (7.30pm)
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
