Xabi Alonso s Bayer Leverkusen will be confident of extending their perfect start to the season when they entertain promoted Darmstadt on Saturday (kick-off: 3.30pm CEST).
Darmstadt are back in the Bundesliga after a six-year absence thanks to an iron-clad defence and a coach who has picked up tips from an ex-teammate, - none other than Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. bundesliga.com looks at the reasons behind the Lillies coming good in 2022/23.
Bayern Munich will be hoping VfB Stuttgart can do them a favour when Jude Bellingham and Borussia Dortmund visit the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Saturday (kick-off: 3.30pm CEST).