Hoffenheim

Borussia Dortmund kicked off the Thomas Tuchel era with a commanding home win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Bayern Munich came from behind against Hoffenheim to return to the Bundesliga summit and equal a long-standing league record.

Nico Schulz Nico Schulz has put an injury-plagued two seasons at Borussia Monchengladbach by joining Champions League-bound Hoffenheim.

Liverpool, Sevilla and Napoli were among the teams who discovered their opponents in the play-off round of the Champions League.

Niklas Süle Julian Nagelsmann has a reputation for innovation on the training pitch and Niklas Sule branded the Hoffenheim boss a "tactics freak".

Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund climbed off the foot of the Bundesliga table and out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over Hoffenheim on Friday.

The Olympiastadion will provide the backdrop for a Bundesliga title party on Tuesday if Bayern Munich beat Hertha Berlin.

Bayern Munich broke a 30-year-old unbeaten Bundesliga record while strengthening their position at the top of the table on Saturday.

Franck Ribéry After a season beset by injury, Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery was back in first-team training on Thursday.

Kevin Volland ​Hoffenheim striker Kevin Volland is in line to start for Germany against Spain on Tuesday, national coach Joachim Low has revealed.