2025 was utterly completely different for the Bundesliga groups, however every workforce had its second of glory. This is our evaluate.
Mainz 05
The Mainz workforce would love to show again the clock six months after they certified for the Convention League due to their sixth-place end.
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1. FC Heidenheim
FCH may even fondly keep in mind their European Cup successes. In February 2025, the Schmidt workforce was nonetheless enjoying within the playoffs for the Convention League spherical of 16. They solely misplaced to Copenhagen in additional time.
St. Pauli
Each Kiezkicker will need to have loved this: After HSV’s return to the Bundesliga, St. Pauli received the Hamburg metropolis derby 2-0.
FC Augsburg
A 2-0 win towards Bayer Leverkusen? Few would have wager on that, and so Augsburg was in a position to give their followers an early Christmas current.
Hamburger SV
The promotion, the victory within the northern derby towards Werder Bremen, or the house wins within the Bundesliga: 2025 went very well for Hamburg.
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VfL Wolfsburg
Many Bundesliga followers would have favored him at their membership, however Christian Eriksen signed with the Wolves. The Dane is now thriving and main the pack.
Werder Bremen
Bremen secured some of the sought-after German coaches in the summertime. After his successes with Elversberg, Horst Steffen can now show himself at Werder.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
The promotion of Eugen Polanski and the derby win towards Cologne ensured that 2025 additionally had vibrant spots from a Foal perspective. The signing of Haris Tabakovic additionally proved to be a golden transfer in hindsight.
1. FC Köln
The promotion in the summertime or the speedy rise of Mentioned El Mala this season: From Cologne’s perspective, there’s nothing to complain about in 2025.
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SC Freiburg
In his first season as head coach, Julian Schuster’s Freiburg workforce completed fifth. Positively an enormous success for the Breisgau workforce, who are actually additionally shaking up the Europa League.
Union Berlin
The right way to annoy Bayern Munich was confirmed by the Köpenickers twice in 2025. Final season there was a 1-1 draw within the league, and this season adopted with a 2-2.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Frankfurt delivered on the switch market. Jonathan Burkardt was signed, and Hugo Ekitiké was bought for an enormous sum. Due to a powerful final season, the Hessians are again within the Champions League, though solely the victory towards Galatasaray introduced actual pleasure there.
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VfB Stuttgart
The cup victory is one thing the Swabians will not neglect anytime quickly. It additionally secured VfB participation within the Europa League.
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TSG Hoffenheim
What was blended into Hoffenheim’s meals earlier than the present season? In any other case, the success within the present season can’t be defined. The Champions League is even inside attain.
RB Leipzig
The signing of Yan Diomande has already confirmed to be a stroke of luck. He’s more likely to be bought for a excessive value quickly.
Bayer Leverkusen
How profitable can a training appointment be? Bayer Leverkusen: Sure! With Kasper Hjulmand, the Werkself appears to have discovered the precise man on the sidelines.
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Borussia Dortmund
A serious spotlight is lacking at BVB this yr. A minimum of it may be mentioned that the Black and Yellows did so much proper with the signing of Niko Kovač. The outcomes underneath him are good this yr.
Bayern Munich
After a titleless season, Munich grew to become German champions once more in 2025, dethroning Leverkusen. This season additionally appears to be like like a Bavarian triumph.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
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