Bayern Munich appears to reclaim its status as the dominant force in the Bundesliga after a year without the title. However, last year’s champions, Bayer Leverkusen, are rising as strong contenders, particularly as they prepare to face Bayern in the Champions League Round of 16. Bayern’s honorary president, Uli Hoeneß, expresses skepticism about whether any club can maintain pressure on Bayern for several seasons, which is necessary for a legitimate rivalry. Historical data suggests Bayern has faced challenges but has succeeded in improving their own performance over time, making the future of competition uncertain.
If Leverkusen were to win the title two or three times in a row, then we would have to think, said Hoeneß.
We could have had that feeling, but for that to happen, a club would have had to put us under pressure for three, four, five years.
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