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Bundesliga: Primera liga europea que arranca en medio de la pandemia
May 16, 2020 - June 27, 2020 - La Bundesliga se convertirá en la primera de las grandes ligas europeas que reanudará el juego – a puertas cerradas – a pesar de la pandemia de coronavirus.
A strict regime of testing and a ban on supporters gathering outside stadiums will be enforced on the nine remaining matchdays. Only around 300 people, including players, staff and officials, will be in or close to stadiums during matchdays.
On the pitch, reigning champions Bayern Munich hold a narrow lead over their nearest rivals, including Borussia Dortmund and Red Bull Leipzig. European qualification and relegation will be decided by the final scheduled matchday on June 27.
The Bundesliga is anticipated to become a template for other European nations aiming to complete their leagues, including the English Premier League and La Liga in Spain. France’s top tier league, Ligue 1, has already been cancelled due to safety concerns. The Italian government has yet to decide if it will allow the Serie A season to be completed.