Dortmund currently has a better squad than Leverkusen. They also have a more experienced coach than Leverkusen. So, Dortmund certainly has a better chance of competing with Leverkusen this season. Dortmund might even become Munich's strongest challenger this season. This is a great opportunity for Dortmund to knock Leverkusen off the runner up spot, and I can't wait for the Dortmund vs Leverkusen match in november.
Last season Bayer Leverkusen has a better squad and Xabi Alonso impacted on his team but this season the Dortmund team has a better squad and their manager looks better than the coach of Bayer Leverkusen too so the Dortmund team has a better chance of not only competing with Bayer Leverkusen this season they also have the opportunity to compete with Bayern Munich for the league title this season. Watching Bayer Leverkusen lose form this season it shows that the runners up position can no longer be achieved by the team if they continue to lose matches, Dortmund and other teams will have the opportunity to occupy that position theu season.