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German Bundesliga kicks off the 2025 calendar year with a highly anticipated clash between defending champions Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund. Xabi Alonso's Werkself -

Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have seen players who have played for both clubs. This has somewhat become a norm.

Patrik Schick strikes twice for victors at Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park as Leverkusen close gap with Bayern Munich - Anadolu Ajansı

Bayer Leverkusen defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the Bundesliga, keeping pressure on leaders Bayern Munich. Nathan Tella scored just 24 seconds into the match, and Patrik Schick added a second goal shortly after.

The German Bundesliga returns after the winter break with Borussia Dortmund at home to defending champions Bayer Leverkusen on Friday. Nuri Sahin's men host Xabi Alonso's side at Signal Iduna Park with BVB having won just one of their last five games pre-Christmas.

The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen is set to be a captivating encounter, with both teams showcasing remarkable consistency in recent years.

Sky Germany reports that several of Borussia Dortmund’s defenders are injury doubts for their game against Bayer Leverkusen later today. Joining Niklas Süle and Pascal Groß, who is suspended,