Bayern machine rolls on

By Adam Davies, on 9th March 2010, 14:11 UTC

It is difficult to avoid stereotypes of German efficiency when it comes to Bayern Munchen, typically known as Bayern Munich in the UK, but this year the Bavarian side are playing an attractive free-flowing game to complement their naturally ruthless streak. Bayern seem to challenge for honours every season, and also have a strong production line of talent constantly emerging from their academy that is the envy of many Premier League sides. Goalkeeper Michael Rensing and midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Thomas Mller are all home-grown players that slot in seamlessly alongside international stars Miroslav Klose, Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben.

After a disappointing start to the season, Bayern Munchen have recaptured their cutting edge, and between 29th November 2009 and 13th February 2010 they won nine straight matches - scoring an average of over three goals a game. They first gained the top spot in the Bundesliga after 18 matches had been played, and since then have only relinquished it for two weeks before regaining the lead.

The challengers to Bayern's throne are numerous, for the title race in Germany is more open than most European leagues. Over the last ten years, Borussia Dortmund, Werder Bremen, VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg have been worthy champions. This season, the nearest contenders are Schalke 04 and Bayer Leverkusen, who are 2 and 3 points adrift respectively. With games against both to come as the Bundesliga reaches its climax, the big matches look set to decide the recipient of the title.

Meanwhile, Wolfsburg are looking to improve their disappointing league campaign with a recovery from mid-table. The Lower Saxony club won the Bundesliga title in the 2008-2009 with the help of their brilliant strikeforce of Grafite and the much sought-after Bosnian, Edin Dzeko. If Wolfsburg's season is underwhelming Hertha Berlin's is quite disastrous. After finishing a very credible fourth in last season, they currently rest at the foot of the table with just 15 points from 25 games - a points-to-games ratio that is worse than Premier League strugglers Portsmouth.

It is quite clear then that there are a number of important games coming up this March in the Bundesliga, and Tixdaq.com has tickets to all the following games and more:

March 13th 2010 - Schalke 04 vs. VfB Stuttgart

March 20th 2010 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen

March 20th 2010 - VfL Wolfsburg vs. Hertha Berlin

March 27th 2010 - Bayern Munchen vs. VfB Stuttgart

March 27th 2010 - Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Hamburger SV

Of course, you can always browse the full list of fixtures available too:

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