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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 17 | 17 | 36 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 16 | 13 | 32 |
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners make 'phone enquiries' over move for talented Borussia Dortmund prospect
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Man City 'in talks' with Champions League finalists over Oscar Bobb transfer
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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: El Clasico rivals set to 'battle' for 26-year-old centre-back
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola responds to Antoine Semenyo, Oscar Bobb question ahead of opening of January market
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds hold 'preliminary talks' for £20m Antoine Semenyo alternative
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Chelsea transfer news: Can Aaron Anselmino be recalled from Borussia Dortmund during winter window?
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Barcelona transfer news: Hansi Flick eyes another Dortmund defender after Nico Schlotterbeck?
FC Barcelona are looking to strengthen their defence in the 2026 transfer market and are notably looking towards Borussia Dortmund.Dec 16, 11:49
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