Club football returns with a number of important fixrures slated for this weekend in the Bundesliga following the conclusion of the international break. For starters, Julian Nagelsmann, Dayot Upamecano and Marcel Sabitzer will return to their former club for the first time since their respective departure with Bayern Munich set to be received by RB Lepzig. The departure of the trio has not bode well for Die Roten who will be chasing their second win of the season after picking up just three points from a possible nine.
Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund will hope to build on the win from their last outing when they travel to Leverkusen on Saturday. The latter, on the other hand, will be poised to keep their unbeaten run in the league going as they aim to catch league-leaders Wolfsburg. Die Wölfe will look to avoid an upset when they travel to Greuther Furth.
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Top Bundesliga games to watch this weekend
RB Leipzig vs Bayern Munich: As indicated earlier, three former contingents of RB Leipzig will be received at the Red Bull Arena for the first time since their respective departure this summer. Needless to say, there will be no room for niceties when the two sides lockhorns as the hosts will be eager to regain their old form whereas Bayern intensifies its pursuit to catch Wolfsburg atop the Bundesliga table. With three of the last four meetings between the pair ending in draws, this is surely a game to watch this weekend.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund will be looking for a second successive win for the first time this season when they travel to Leverkusen on Saturday. Under Marco Rose this season, Die BVB has managed just one win from the three games they have featured in so far. The opponent they come up against are second on the league log and are so far unbeaten in three outings.
Frankfurt vs Stuggart: Both Frankfurt and Stuggart have been tipped to as potential contenders in Europe next season and will look to back the claim with favorable results when they lock horns at the Commerzbank Arena. The two sides have had false starts and they will be eager to make swift amends.
Who is in and who is out?
Bayer Leverkusen: Julian Baumgartlinger (Knee), Karim Bellarabi (Strain), Edmond Tapsoba (Ankle), Lucas Alario (Groin), Timothy Fosu-Mensah (Knee).
Bayern: Kingsley Coman (Calf), Josip Stanisic (Toe), Corentin Tolisso (Calf), Thomas Muller (Thigh), Marcel Sabitzer (Groin)
Borussia M.: Ramy Bensebaini (unknown), Marcus Thuram (Knee), Matthias Ginter (Illness), Stefan Lainer (Ankle) Kouadio Kone (Knee), Breel Embolo (Hamstring), Mamadou Doucoure (Achilles).
Borussia Dortmund: Giovanni Reyna (Hamstring), Emre Can (Strain), Nico Schulz, Thorgan Hazard (Ankle), Mateu Morey (Knee), Dan-Axel Zagadou (Knee).
RB Leipzig: Tyler Adams, Angelino (Thigh), Marcel Halstenberg (Ankle), Marcelo Saracchi (Knee).
Frankfurt: Almamy Toure (Thigh), Sebastian Rode (Knee).
Bundesliga Matchday 4 fixtures
