Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Bayer Leverkusen face Köln in the Bundesliga today.

Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.

Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.

At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln

Hand ball by Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).

8 October 2023 14:32

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Foul by Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).

8 October 2023 14:31

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Attempt saved. Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Granit Xhaka.

8 October 2023 14:30

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First Half begins.

8 October 2023 14:30

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

8 October 2023 13:38

Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln

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8 October 2023 13:30