In-depth analysis of the Bundesliga: team structure, star style and transfer trend

Among the five major European leagues, the Bundesliga occupies an important place with its unique charm. The Bundesliga season in 2024-2025 not only showed a fierce competitive trend, but also showed many highlights in team performance, star performance and transfer market. With the advancement of the preparations for the 2025-2026 season, the Bundesliga will usher in new changes and challenges.

1. Champions League battle: Bayern returns to its peak, and competition intensifies in the new season

When Kompany took over Bayern Munich coach last summer, the goal was clear and arduous - to win the Bundesliga championship from Leverkusen. Last season, Bayern's dream of winning 12 consecutive championships was shattered by Leverkusen, and they made a comeback this season. Bayern showed strong dominance in the league and eventually won the 33rd Bundesliga championship in team history two rounds ahead of schedule. England's top striker Harry Kane has made his first championship debut at Bayern after seven runner-ups in Tottenham and England. This season, he has won 21 goals and 6 assists in the league, and his offensive performance is a key force in the team's championship.

Bayern won the championship no accident. Judging from the lineup configuration, the team has a luxurious attack line. The combination of Kane, Musiara and Sane is fully fired, hitting 72 goals in 24 league rounds, and averaging 3 goals per game. However, Bayern has certain hidden dangers on the defensive end. The defense line has made frequent mistakes recently, and has only 1 clean sheet in the last 5 games. And in the Champions League two-line battle, the players' physical fitness is facing a test. Even so, Bayern has obvious advantages in the Bundesliga thanks to its deep lineup and Kompany's tactical scheduling.

In contrast, Leverkusen won the championship with an unbeaten record last season, but this season is no longer magical. Although he struggled to catch up in the league and once narrowed the score gap with Bayern, his overall performance was quite different from last season. In the Champions League, Leverkusen's exit also allowed the team to put more energy back to the league, but in the end it still failed to defend the title successfully.

Outlook In the 2025-2026 season, Bayern, as the defending champion, is still a favorite to win the championship. They not only retained their core lineup, but also made some moves in the transfer market. According to reliable news, Bayern has made targeted reinforcements to the defensive end and signed potential goalkeeper Jonas Urbich from Cologne. The young goalkeeper gradually emerged in the second half of the 2024-2025 season, performed steadily in limited playing time, and contributed key saves many times, which is expected to enhance the stability of Bayern's defense. At the same time, the team is also paying attention to strengthening the midfield position, striving to further improve the ball control and organization, and continue its dominance in the Bundesliga.

Leverkusen is naturally not to be outdone, and the team's senior management has made it clear that they will strive to win the championship throne in the new season. They are actively looking for players in the transfer market that can improve the team's strength, especially in front line and midfield creativity. According to media reports, Leverkusen intends to introduce a winger with excellent breakthrough ability and passing vision to enrich the team's offensive methods, make up for the decline in offensive firepower last season, and regain the competitive state he had when he won the championship last season.

2. Stars shine: Kane sets a record, Gilasi is amazing, the new season is full of highlights

This season, many stars shine. Bayern striker Kane is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling stars. In the early morning of November 23, 2024, Bayern defeated Augsburg 3-0 in the Bundesliga, and Kane completed a hat-trick. He scored 50 goals in the first 43 Bundesliga games, breaking Haaland's record and becoming the owner of the fastest 50-goal record in the Bundesliga. Kane scored 20 goals in all competitions this season, making him the first player in the top five European leagues to achieve this achievement. As of the end of the league, he led the Bundesliga scorer list with 21 goals. His sense of smell in front of the goal, shooting skills and grasp of the rhythm of the game all showed the strength of a top scorer, and he repeatedly attacked Bayern at critical moments.

Selho Gilasi of Stuttgart is also eye-catching. At the beginning of the season, he was in a hot state, scoring 8 goals in the first 4 rounds, becoming the first player to score 8 goals in the first 4 rounds of the Bundesliga in the past 56 years. He scores goals in a variety of ways, with his right foot, left foot and header in full bloom, fast, confident, and flexible in the penalty area, showing comprehensive skills. Although Stuttgart's overall performance is not as good as that of Bayern and other strong teams, Girasi has become the core of the team's offensive end with his outstanding personal performance, and has also made himself famous in the Bundesliga and even European football.

In the new season, Kane and Gilasi are still the focus of the Bundesliga. Kane will continue to lead Bayern to attack more honors. He is expected to further break his Bundesliga goal record in the new season and consolidate his position in the Bundesliga scorer list. Stuttgart, where Gilasi is located, also hopes that he can continue his hot form and lead the team to achieve better results in the league and cup games. In addition, the stars of other teams are also ready to go. For example, Frankfurt's Egyptian "God Front" Marmush contributed 14 goals and 7 assists in the Bundesliga last season, and performed very well. He will continue to siege the city and capture the villages for Frankfurt in the new season, striving to help the team go further in the league.

3. Transfer Storm: The return melody of the day of closing the window is strengthened and the team is strengthened. The lineup adjustment of the new season has begun to appear in the summer transfer market. In the Bundesliga teams adjust their personnel according to their own needs. Around the closing date of August 31 and September 1, the Bundesliga showed a unique transfer scene. Among the five Champions League teams, Leipzig RB is loaned from Paris Saint-Germain to deal with the long-term injury of Klostermann's ligament link torn. Diallo played for Mainz 05 and Dortmund, and returned to the Bundesliga after three years. He has strong ability to head against and head, fast, good at attacking, loan fee of 1.5 million euros, priority buyout price of 22 million euros. Meanwhile, Leipzig also renewed its contract with Gvadior for one year to 2027, rejecting a offer from Premier League Manchester City and Chelsea for the Croatian defender of up to 90 million.

Stuttgart loaned Guinea striker Gilasi from Rennes to fill the vacancy after main center Karaidic transferred to the Premier League Wolves. Gilasi once played for Cologne and returned to Germany after 3 and a half years. He is very powerful, but his feet are relatively rough and his goal rate is not high. However, the Stuttgart sports director has high hopes for him and believes that he can become an important offensive element of the team. His loan purchase price is around 9 million.

Berghanistan was loaned to German international Weiger from Benfica, a midfielder who had made his mark in Dortmund, returned home after two and a half years. Weigel is good at passing control and loses his main position under the new coach of Benfica. In order to win the World Cup opportunity, he returned to China to join Borussia Mönchengladbach. Borussia Mönchengladbach coach Falk values his experience in the Bundesliga and performance in the Champions League and national team, and believes that he is suitable for the team's tactical system.

Winter transfer window, all Bundesliga teams also made some moves. The transfer window will be closed from January 1 to 1:00 on February 2. At this stage, each team will make targeted reinforcements to the problems exposed in the half-league, preparing for the second half of the sprint. Some teams have introduced strong players to enhance the thickness of the lineup, and the return of some players on loan or new players to join also brings new tactical changes and vitality to the team.

Entering the 2025-2026 season transfer period, the operations of each team have attracted much attention. In addition to the aforementioned mention that Bayern introduced Jonas Urbich, Dortmund is also actively adjusting its lineup. They hope to consolidate the team's unstable defense and improve their defensive capabilities by introducing an experienced central defender. While seeking winger signings, Leverkusen is also considering fine-tuning the midfield to enhance the control and interception ability of the midfield. Hamburg, who has been promoted to the Bundesliga, is very active in the transfer market in order to gain a foothold in the top league. They not only introduced capable players from other leagues, but also tapped potential new stars from the Bundesliga teams, striving to create a competitive lineup.

4. Performance of other teams: Dortmund is ups and downs, dark horses are emerging, and the pattern of the new season is waiting to change

Dortmund's performance this season is up and downs. The new head coach Kovac coached the first game, and the team lost to Stuttgart 1-2 at home and encountered a "double kill". In the 29th round of the Bundesliga "National Derby", Dortmund drew 2-2 away with Bayern Munich. Dortmund showed strong counterattack ability in the game. The wonderful performance of players such as Lyerson, Byer, and Gilasi caused great trouble to Bayern's defense. But throughout the season, Dortmund has won only 1 of its last six Bundesliga games, ranking 11th in the standings, which is a gap with the team's expected results. The team still needs to improve in terms of tactical running-in, player status, etc.

In addition to Gilasi's outstanding performance, Stuttgart's overall performance is also remarkable. In the 21st round of the Bundesliga, the team defeated Dortmund 2-1 away, showing strong combat effectiveness. In the end, Stuttgart ranked fourth in the league and won the German Cup, winning the championship for the fourth time in team history. In the German Cup final, Stuttgart successfully won the cup against German C team Bielefeld, and Bielefeld eliminated strong teams such as Leverkusen, and was still honored even though he lost, becoming a dark horse in the German Cup.

In addition, teams such as Frankfurt and Berlin United are also working hard to show themselves in the league. Frankfurt ranked sixth last season, with slightly ups and downs this season, ranking third in the league. Mainz has strengthened his transfer and improved offensive firepower. He defeated Bayern 2-1 at home, showing the team's potential. Berlin has a tenacious joint style. Although he is trapped and injured, he has also performed well in the league, causing a lot of trouble for other teams.

In the new season, Dortmund is eager to get rid of the sluggish state of last season. After the new lineup is adjusted, they will make more tactical attempts, striving to regain the sharp offense and solid defense of the past. Stuttgart hopes to make a difference in the league and European arena under the leadership of Gilasi, and further enhance the team's popularity and competitiveness. Teams such as Frankfurt and Berlin United have also set goals for the new season and are preparing to continue to fight in the Bundesliga and strive for better results. The schedule for the new season of the Bundesliga has also been released. The 63rd Bundesliga will kick off on August 22, 2025. In the first round, Bayern Munich will play RB Leipzig at home, last season's runner-up Leverkusen will play Hoffenheim at home, and Frankfurt will compete with Werder Bremen. This series of wonderful duels undoubtedly make fans look forward to the new Bundesliga season. What kind of sparks will each team collide in the new journey is worth waiting for.

2024-2025 Bundesliga presents a wonderful football feast for fans in terms of team competition pattern, star shining degree and dynamic changes in the transfer market. In the upcoming 2025-2026 season, with the active preparation and adjustment of each team, the Bundesliga is expected to once again bring more surprises and passion to fans around the world, and continue to write its own brilliant chapter.