The January transfer window rarely sees blockbuster deals in the Bundesliga, but in 2025, Bayern and Leverkusen are looking to break with tradition.

Bayer Leverkusen are taking the belief gained from finishing in the top eight of the Champions League standings into the latter stages of their Bundesliga title defence. Xabi Alonso 's men, who sit six points behind leaders Bayern Munich in second place in the German top flight,

With a spot in the knockouts already secure, Bayern Munich have a chance to sneak into the top eight of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday when the league phase comes to a close. Bayern enter Matchday 8 in 15th place but are just one point shy of a spot in the top eight and so direct passageway to the round of 16 is a real possibility for Vincent Kompany's side.

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There's work to be done for Bayern Munich today if they are to avoid the UCL playoffs, as they go in search of a win at home against Slovakian strugglers Slovan Bratislava. Last week's 3-0 loss to Feyenoord means Bayern come into this final league phase fixture in 15th,