I think what will keep the rivalry alive are the matches between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. The scores in these matches will directly affect the championship. In addition, the performance of teams such as Frankfurt and Dortmund, which can prevent them, will also be decisive. I would like Bayer Leverkusen to win. The championship needs a change now.
I think that indeed the biggest hurdle for Leverkusen for the moment is to get back out of the Christmas break and win the first game against Augsburg. The interruption seldomly benefits teams like Leverkusen when they are running like clockwork. If they can get out of the break and instantly beat Augsburg, it would be so important for the rest of the season. Psychologically I am a bit afraid because Bayern starts into the second half of the season with a home game, which they are unlikely to tie or lose. This could create some negative momentum, but of course I hope for Leverkusen to continue with their impressive performances.
even though I really like Bayern Munich, I support Leverkusen and will not doubt this team to be able to compete with Munich to maintain first position at the top of the standings even though in the next few matches Munich is always ahead because they are competing at home to secure additional points but Leverkusen will not give up and will also get victory in the upcoming match.
Augsburg for me will not be too strong against Leverkusen even though in the past it has been beaten twice by Augsburg but the current condition of the team is different. Leverkusen is much better and even the top teams have been defeated.
there is no need to hesitate, we just need to support Leverkusen to continue to maintain its position so that the bundesliga remains a competitive league when both teams compete for the top of the standings and hopefully Leverkusen can be more consistent as usual.