The Bundesliga, or ‘Federal League,’ was founded in 1963. Since its modest beginning then it has evolved into one of the most popular and widely watched football championships, recognized not only all over Europe but all around the globe, too. It was founded when German football became professional and since then it has undergone numerous transformations. One is certain, though, it’s now Germany’s premier football league, followed by millions of soccer fans all over the globe.
Each season 18 teams compete in a round-robin format, with 3 points awarded for a win, 1 point for a draw, and no points for a loss. Matches last 90 minutes, with no extra time in the regular season. After 34 weeks the team at the top of the standings is crowned a champion. If two teams are tied on points for the first position, the winner is determined by goal difference, or, if that is the same, the next criteria is the number of goals scored.
As in most European leagues in the Bundesliga, Germany, you’ll also see a system of promotion and relegation. The two teams at the bottom in the standings are demoted to the 2. Bundesliga, while the top two teams from that division are promoted to the top tier of German football. Additionally, the 16th-placed team in the Bundesliga has a chance to stay in the top league through a playoff against the third-placed team in the standings of 2. Bundesliga. This two-legged tie, played home and away, determines which team earns a spot in the highest level of football in Germany for the next season.
At the end of the particular season the top four teams in the standings of the highest tier in Germany qualify directly for the Champions League group stage. The fifth-placed team earns a spot in the Europa League group stage, and the one in sixth place secures entry to the Europa Conference League.
One of the most interesting aspects of the Bundesliga is the dominance of a single club: Bayern Munich. Of the 60 seasons played in Germany until present date, Bayern has claimed first place in the standings and, of course, the title in an astonishing 32 seasons.
The Bundesliga’s popularity is highlighted by its attendance figures, making it the most-visited football league in the world. Beyond Germany, its games attract millions of viewers globally. If you’re one of the fans, Sports-Focus.co.za can be your go-to website for up-to-the-minute updates on Bundesliga standings. Here you can see detailed statistics, including points, matches played, wins, losses, and draws for each team. Goals scored and conceded are also available for you to check in real time.
Here you can also see each team’s standings in the top league of Germany, along with slots granted to European tournaments or relegation zones. And there is a breakdown of teams performance, both overall and in home or away matches, too. Sports-Focus.co.za shows you real-time matches also, together with results from games played yesterday and full information of all the games Bundesliga’s teams have on schedule for today or tomorrow in Germany or in international championships.
This gives you instant access to real-time information. So you can stay updated on everything that happens in Germany’s top-tier football division and the present standings.
