Finally, the international break is done and that means that Bundesliga fans will be able to get back to business this weekend. Matchday two had plenty of interesting results, including a highly entertaining battle between two teams hoping to compete for the Bundesliga title this season.
Will matchday three provide the same level of entertainment? Here's all you need to know.
How can I watch Bundesliga games live on TV in the United States?
While many Bundesliga games will be available on ESPN and its affiliates throughout the course of the season, it does not appear that there will be any matches shown on TV for fans based in the United States for matchday three.
How can I live stream Bundesliga games in the United States?
However, fans based in the United States are in luck. Viewers can live stream all games from matchday three via ESPN+ and the ESPN App.
League standings ahead of matchday three
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern München | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 99 | 32 | 67 | 82 | WWDWW | |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 34 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 72 | 43 | 29 | 69 | DLDWD | |
| 3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 68 | 46 | 22 | 60 | WDDWD | |
| 4 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 71 | 51 | 20 | 57 | WWWWW | |
| 5 | Freiburg | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 49 | 53 | -4 | 55 | LWDWW | |
| 6 | Mainz 05 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 55 | 43 | 12 | 52 | DWDLD | |
| 7 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 53 | 48 | 5 | 51 | LDDLD | |
| 8 | Werder Bremen | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 54 | 57 | -3 | 51 | WDDDW | |
| 9 | Stuttgart | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 64 | 53 | 11 | 50 | WWWLD | |
| 10 | Borussia M'gladbach | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 55 | 57 | -2 | 45 | LLDLL | |
| 11 | Wolfsburg | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 56 | 54 | 2 | 43 | WDLLD | |
| 12 | Augsburg | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 35 | 51 | -16 | 43 | LLLLD | |
| 13 | Union Berlin | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 51 | -16 | 40 | WLDDD | |
| 14 | St. Pauli | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 41 | -13 | 32 | LDLDD | |
| 15 | Hoffenheim | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 46 | 68 | -22 | 32 | LDDLL | |
| 16 | Heidenheim | 34 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 37 | 64 | -27 | 29 | LWDWL | |
| 17 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 49 | 80 | -31 | 25 | LLWWD | |
| 18 | Bochum | 34 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 33 | 67 | -34 | 25 | WLDDL |
Top Bundesliga games to watch on matchday three
Borussia Dortmund vs Heidenheim: Matchday three gets underway on Friday as Borussia Dortmund take on surprise league leaders Heidenheim. Die Schwarzgelben come into this match having drawn their last fixture prior to the international hiatus, while Heidenheim have made a surprisingly good start to the campaign. In fact, Heidenheim, who are the visiting side for Friday's match, currently sit on top of the Bundesliga table after winning their first two games, but it will be interesting to see if the latest international hiatus interrupts their momentum.
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Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen: Bayer Leverkusen might have made history last season as the first team to complete a Bundesliga campaign sans defeat, but they won't be able to replicate that feat this time around. Die Werkself, who came into this season as the reigning Bundesliga champions, were beaten 3-2 by RB Leipzig in their last Bundesliga game prior to the international hiatus. As such, Xabi Alonso's men will be really hopeful of getting back to winning was when they travel to face Hoffenheim this weekend.
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Holstein Kiel vs Bayern Munich: For the first time in over a decade, Bayern Munich had to start a Bundesliga campaign not as the reigning champions. However, die Roten, who are currently under the tutelage of former Burnley boss Vincent Kompany, have made a strong start to the nascent Bundesliga campaign. They come into their next game against Holstein Kiel having won their first two league matches, while their upcoming hosts have yet to really get up and running following two losses to start the season.
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