Leverkusen's match with Leipzig will be tough. Leverkusen seems to be performing less than last year. So of course they can be contenders for the championship but I don't expect an undefeated championship like last year. They may probably suffer defeats this year in this race with Bayern but it is obvious that they are under great management with Xabi. It seems like it will be better this year.
Leverkusen is still at the same level for this season and I don't think Leverkusen will immediately lose easily at home when facing Leipzig. Because with the same management under Xabi Alonso, of course Leverkusen will still be a great team and this season they still have to be considered strong in the Bundesliga even though Leverkusen could lose in one or two games. Because to repeat last season's achievements will clearly be quite difficult for Leverkusen even though the possibility is still very open.
yes you are right leverkusen is still a candidate club for the title and so far they are still consistent in their game, the players are still the same as before as well as the coach, there is no pattern of play that has been changed by xabi alonso. leipzig can be counted on in this game but if the opponent is leverkusen the chance to win is slim, most likely leipzig is targeting one pawn even though it will be difficult because leverkusen will not want to share points other things leverkusen's brilliance last season I doubt they can repeat it there is no guarantee for that especially some bundesliga clubs are also getting stronger so there must be a club that surprises and beats leverkusen this season.
The season we all await for is finally here and Bayern Leverkusen still has continued their unbeaten record last season on the German Bundesliga side, the question will now be, would they continue this journey till the end of the season? like the way they go unbeaten last season, I doubt. However nothing much has really changed as regards to their performance, but I haven't seen any sign of weakness to not win their next game.