Record champions Bayern Munich could be officially dethroned and even surrender second place when they face relegation-threatened Cologne on Saturday (kick-off: 3.30pm CEST).
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Xabi Alonso s tactical acumen will be called upon as Bayer Leverkusen seek to get one over local rivals Cologne, with a result this Sunday sure to inch them closer to their title dreams (kick-off: 3:30pm CET).