Comments on: Bundesliga Run-In

By: The Cyclic Nature of Football | World Football Columns

The Cyclic Nature of Football | World Football Columns — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:04:05 +0000

[...] from each country. Bayern Munich are again a force to be reckoned with in Europe and when you consider how tight the German league is this season there are surely a handful of German teams that can punch their weight in the Champions [...]

By: Steven Jones

Steven Jones — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:52:55 +0000

A loss for Bayern against Koeln as well, I think you’ve more than proved your point that the league is wide open!

By: Steve Atkinson

Steve Atkinson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:12:07 +0000

Tough question, all those teams play in major cities and draw on massive support. I think in terms of the current squads if Leverkusen can keep a hold of all their emerging young talent then they’ve a chance but they’ve nowhere near the financial clout of teams like Schalke, Hamburg or Dortmund.

Realistically all of the teams have the support and a solid basis for improving to a level where they can challenge in Europe. Don’t forget Bayern have looked impressive so far in the Champions League and have been far from dominant domestically.

At this stage any 3 from 10 could be involved in the Champions League next season, how the 3 strengthen to prepare will be vital.

By: Steven Jones

Steven Jones — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:47:28 +0000

Good column – it’s good to see a little focus on Germany for a change. I remember the Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Leverkusen era when German teams look strong.

Except for Munich, who do you see as the deadliest team in the Bundesliga to challenge for the UEFA Champions League?