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Record-Setting Bayern Visit Third-Place Leipzig in Bundesliga Second-Half Opener

Ole Werner vows no repeat of the 0:6, with Leipzig adjusting personnel before kickoff.

Overview

  • Kickoff is at 18:30 local time with live coverage on Sky and a SPORT BILD live ticker.
  • Bayern top the table with 47 points and a +53 goal difference after 17 matches, following an 8:1 over Wolfsburg and 3:1 in Köln.
  • Leipzig’s coach says his side will pose a different tactical problem than in August’s defeat and rejects the idea of another rout.
  • Leipzig updates include Assan Ouedraogo ruled out, Benjamin Henrichs returning to the squad, Timo Werner not included, and a public farewell for Kevin Kampl.
  • The matchup is first versus third with a 15-point gap, and Leipzig have won seven of eight league games at the Red Bull Arena this season.