The Bayer Leverkusen champions will start the 2024/25 Bundesliga season against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Xabi Alonso made history last season by completing the entire crusade undefeated, winning his first title with 17 points.
And the Werkself learned on Thursday that they would begin the defence of the trophy in Gladbach.
The game will take place on Friday, August 23 and the rest of next season’s games will be later today.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Bayer Leverkusen open the 24/25 Bundesliga season
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