The excitement is building as the Bundesliga 2023 season is set to begin, with reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen facing off against local rivals Borussia Monchengladbach on Aug. 23. Leverkusen will be looking to defend their title and extend their unbeaten domestic streak, but it won’t be an easy task against Gladbach, who managed to hold them to a 0-0 draw in their last meeting.
The fixture list for the upcoming season promises some thrilling matchups, with Bayern Munich starting their campaign at Wolfsburg and Champions League runners-up Borussia Dortmund taking on Eintracht Frankfurt on the opening weekend. Fans can also look forward to exciting clashes between Leverkusen and Bayern, as well as Dortmund and Bayern in Der Klassiker.
The rivalry between Leverkusen and Bayern is one to watch, with both teams scheduled to face off at the Allianz Arena on Sept. 27-29 and then at Leverkusen’s home ground between Feb. 14-16. Meanwhile, Dortmund and Bayern will clash in November and April, adding more fuel to the fire in the battle for Bundesliga supremacy.
The German Cup kicks off the season on Aug. 16, followed by the Super Cup between Leverkusen and Stuttgart the next day. Leverkusen will be looking to continue their success in cup competitions, having won the German Cup last year as part of their dominant domestic campaign. However, their only defeat came in the Europa League final against Serie A’s Atalanta, serving as a reminder of the challenges ahead.
The Bundesliga 2023 season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with intense rivalries, key matchups, and cup competitions adding to the drama. Fans can expect plenty of action as the top teams in Germany battle it out for supremacy on the football pitch. Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds.