Bundesliga 2024-2025: Borussia Dortmund-Bayer Leverkusen, the likely lineups

The probable lineups of Borussia Dortmund-Bayer Leverkusen

The Bundesliga resumes with the first round of 2025, corresponding to the sixteenth day of the championship, and it will be the defending champions Leverkusen who will open the year with an away match against Borussia Dortmund.

The Yellow and Gold ended 2024 with their first away league victory, imposing themselves on the difficult Wolfsburg pitch. A top-notch performance in the first half-hour, characterized by three goals scored and total domination over the opponent, followed by managing the lead without any particular problems.

Leverkusen, on the other hand, was in great form before the break and è back to -4 from leading Bayern, remaining fully in the race at the highest level. Xabi Alonso è s job was excellent, managing to quickly manage the enthusiasm and fulfillment resulting from the first historic title in the club s history.

Probable lineups

Borussia Dortmund (4-1-3-2): Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha; Sabitzer, Brandt, Gittens; Beier, Guirassy

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1): Hrádecký; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapié Frimpong, Xhaka, Palacios, Grimaldo; Tella, Wirtz; Schick