Bundesliga standings: Bayern leads, Dortmund close behind

The latest Bundesliga table shows Bayern Munich maintaining the summit after eight rounds, sitting alone at the top with 22 points.
Bayern's record of seven wins and one draw from eight matches keeps them unbeaten and extends their lead over the chasing pack.
Borussia Dortmund holds second place with 16 points, having recorded five wins, one draw and two losses, keeping them within six points of the leaders.
RB Leipzig occupies third with 14 points, their four wins and two draws reflecting a solid campaign but still trailing Dortmund.
The early‑season snapshot after matchday one had several clubs level on three points, including Bayern, Freiburg, Augsburg, Leipzig, Dortmund, SV 07 Elversberg and 1. FC Köln, each with a win.
The spread between the top three and the rest of the league has widened, suggesting a competitive title race but also highlighting Bayern’s consistency.
Upcoming fixtures will test whether Dortmund can close the gap and if Leipzig can maintain pressure, while mid‑table teams look to build on their opening‑day victories.