After the international break, it’s time to dive back into domestic league action. The penultimate weekend of November features Bundesliga and Ligue 1 teams competing in their 12th and 13th matchdays, respectively.
Borussia Dortmund faces Freiburg at the Westfalenstadion in what promises to be a challenging encounter against Grifo and company, currently fifth in the standings and one point ahead of the Black and Yellows. Bayer Leverkusen takes on Heidenheim at the BayArena, with the visitors winless in their last five matches. Second-placed Leipzig visits a resurgent Wolfsburg, now clear of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Werder Bremen promises goals and entertainment, given both teams’ strong form. Newly promoted Kiel and St. Pauli wrap up the Bundesliga round on Monday with tough matches against Mainz and Borussia Monchengladbach.
In Ligue 1, Lens vs. Marseille kicks off Saturday’s action. This is an open contest, with the home side eyeing the chance to catch their opponents in the standings with a win. Lyon travels to Reims under unusual circumstances following the French federation’s controversial temporary “relegation” decision. However, the club has assured fans the team will take the field as planned. Lille could capitalize on key clashes elsewhere to climb to third place if they secure a home victory against Rennes. St. Etienne vs. Montpellier is a high-stakes showdown for crucial salvation points, just like Nantes vs. Le Havre. Nice hosts Strasbourg aiming to extend their positive streak, while Auxerre and Angers, despite differing objectives, both aim to claim all three points.
Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich kick off a weekend of top-tier football
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