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Soccer fans around the world rejoice in the return of the German Bundesliga this weekend.
After more than two months without any decent soccer action due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will finally have some high quality actions to see in just four days.
Of course, things won’t look like they normally do with empty bleachers, silent stadiums, and substitutes with face masks, but we’ll have to get by.
Therefore, all eyes will be on Germany and supporters of Premier League clubs will undoubtedly choose a team to follow in the coming weeks.
But is it possible to choose a side of the Bundesliga based on the characteristics of your Premier League favorites? We take a look at the equivalent clubs in both divisions.
Bayern Munich – Manchester United
A fairly obvious match. Both clubs have a magnificent pedigree when it comes to their glorious stories, the number of trophies won, and the world-class players who have put on the shirt.
Both of them also have huge fan bases everywhere in their respective countries and around the world and for that reason they attract a lot of jealous anger from rival fans.
They both have a lot of financial power to attract the best players in the world, although only Bayern is dominating the domestic scene right now as they aim for an eighth consecutive Bundesliga title.
These are the giants of their respective divisions.
Borussia Dortmund – Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp is, of course, the obvious connection here. Having delivered two Bundesliga titles to Borussia Dortmund, also leading them to a Champions League final, while in charge there, he now has Liverpool on the brink of first league success in three decades.
Both clubs have big, passionate fans who know how to create a bustling atmosphere. They also share a pregame version of ‘You will never walk alone’. And for The Kop, read the Yellow Wall.
And even after Klopp, Dortmund is dedicated to high-octane soccer and high entertainment for fans.
RB Leipzig – Manchester City
Very new rich people from their respective countries, buying their way to the top.
Fans of all the other German clubs hate Leipzig because they have been funded by the Red Bull Corporation for top honors.
The city doesn’t attract exactly the same fury in England, but it wouldn’t be close to its current level if it weren’t for the billions of its Abu Dhabi investors.
That said, both clubs have brilliant managers and are committed to winning games in style. Unlike City, Leipzig hasn’t won anything yet, but it’s only a matter of time.
Borussia Mönchengladbach – Chelsea
Both clubs have enjoyed their periods of success: Gladbach dominated the Bundesliga in the 1970s, winning several titles.
Chelsea wasn’t bad at the time, either, but did more in the late 1990s and 2000s, but both have regularly appeared on the European stage.
Today, they both have young and exciting coaches, Frank Lampard in Chelsea and Marco Rose in Gladbach, some helpful promising players and they are on their way to the Champions League next season.
Bayer Leverkusen – Tottenham Hotspur
The German club has been labeled ‘Neverkusen’ because they are always the bridesmaids when it comes to the jackpots.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, they finished second in the Bundesliga four times and lost the 2002 Champions League final.
Tottenham can relate to that in recent years, losing league titles and missing big games in the cups, including last year’s Champions League final, often by narrow margins.
Schalke – Everton
Yes, they both play in blue. But they also have an excellent history and heritage, have been overshadowed by neighbors in the recent past (Dortmund and Liverpool, respectively) and are now in the midst of rebuilding.
Schalke is managed by former Huddersfield manager David Wagner, who has led them into the European dispute this season with the promise of more to follow. Carlo Ancelotti, who arrived at Everton in December, has designs to make them a top-six team, but he has a lot of grafting ahead of him.
Schalke even has an Everton player on his books on loan Jonjoe Kenny.
Wolfsburg – Wolves
They share a nickname, so it really is an obvious comparison.
But both clubs are based on proud, hard-working and working-class communities with a devoted fan base and both hope to be in Europe once again next season.
Freiburg – Burnley
Two clubs that hit above their weight and relatively modest resources in the top division.
Freiburg has become part of the Bundesliga furniture in the last decade, suffering a decline once in 2015, but recovered immediately.
Like Burnley, they have had their scratches on the bottom end of the table, but they always seem to prevail, making life uncomfortable for illustrious visitors.
Both clubs were enjoying very good seasons when they stopped.
Hoffenheim – Leicester
Both clubs have enjoyed impressive increases from lower levels with the help of heavy investment.
No one regrets Leicester for their success and their near-permanent position towards the top of the table and they were probably the most popular champions of all time.
Hoffenheim and his financial sponsor Dietmar Hopp are less appreciated in Germany, but their growth from fifth level in 2000 to a Champions League team has been striking.
Cologne – Newcastle
Clubs with large fan bases and huge stadiums that play an integral role in their respective cities.
But success has been hard to come by lately with their respective heights now a long time ago, with recent seasons in the bottom half of the table and even in the second division.
While Newcastle can expect a transformation of fortune if its acquisition of Saudi Arabia goes through, Cologne is enjoying a very decent season for a newly promoted team.
Union Berlin – Sheffield United
They all predicted a relegation fight for both clubs in August and an immediate return where they came from.
But both Union and United have made an absolute mockery of the experts, enjoying fabulous campaigns that no one saw coming.
The Blades are in a dream push for Champions League football, while the Union is in the middle of the table and must be comfortably safe from relegation.
Eintracht Frankfurt – Arsenal
Without a doubt they are great old teams with great fan bases and a lot of impressive history in the top flight.
And, without a doubt, none of that counts for anything in what has been a season of bitter disappointment and poor performance to date.
Eintracht finished seventh last season and wanted to kick; instead, they are 12º and look over the shoulder down the table.
Arsenal are ninth at the moment after three consecutive victories, but they have been lower and have lost too many points.
Hertha Berlin – West Ham
They are underperforming clubs in the capital city that play their games in ancient cavernous Olympic stadiums where fans are miles from the pitch.
Despite constant aspirations to rise again to the elite, there seem to be constant setbacks and disappointments, consigning them to mediocrity in the lower half with a hint of relegation danger.
Augsburg – Southampton
Two clubs that are harmless to almost everyone except Saints for Portsmouth fans, and who have become part of the furniture in their respective major divisions in recent seasons.
They occasionally rise above their position by qualifying for Europe or embarking on a cup race, but are generally well established and well regarded.
Both of them also appear to be safe from downside danger this season unless something dire happens.
Mainz – Watford
Eclipsed by the bigger clubs on the road, but now well established in the top flight after years of effort and giving the big clubs one in the eye from time to time.
They both need to be galvanized when the stock returns, as they are very much in the downside scrap. Fortunately they are used to it.
Fortuna Dusseldorf – Bournemouth
Both clubs embarked on a glorious escalation across divisions during the 21st century, although it is true that Dusseldorf lost tradition, while Bournemouth was on territory with a nosebleed.
Both are desperate to hold on to congratulations from the top division, but are in serious danger of relegation after seasons of struggle.
They know that leaving the esteemed elite could cause a long and painful fall.
Werder Bremen – Villa Aston
Undoubtedly, clubs with a rich heritage, history and tradition that have enjoyed sporadic periods of great success in the past.
Now they’re discovering that things like big stadiums and big fan bases count for little amid the white heat of a relegation battle.
Both are not too big to fall and need instant transformation of fortunes to chain some results when action resumes.
Paderborn – Norwich City
In recent seasons, they’ve been through ups and downs, going up and down from first to third level as they discover that success can be very fleeting.
After being promoted last season, many tipped them both back, and that is precisely what will happen.
Cut adrift at the bottom of their respective leagues, they should enjoy the experience while it lasts.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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