Bayern host Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena in the season opener, with the Bavarians the overwhelming favourites to win the title. “Our required standard is to win the Bundesliga title,” said Bayern president Uli Hoeness bluntly. Ex-Germany international and Bayern captain Stefan Effenberg expects a two-horse race in Germany with Dortmund challenging for the title. “I think Borussia Dortmund are in a position to annoy Bayern Munich this year,” the 49-year-old told SID. “This is an advantage for Leverkusen, because when Bayern Munich get on a roll, then you don’t walk off the pitch there as winners,” he said.

Source: Manila Times August 16, 2017 10:41 UTC