The 2022/23 German Bundesliga officially reaches its midpoint! There’s much to reflect upon as the “Hin-runde” officially draws to a close and all 18 top-tier sides prepare to play each other again in the exact same order as they did in the first half of the campaign. Our weekly recap feature delivers the best stories out of all the round’s nine fixtures as always, even when it’s time to pull double duty with a midweek shift. This round’s column features draw-ups for Hertha, Dortmund, and Leverkusen. All the splendor of the enthralling Bayern-Köln match is covered in the “focus section”.
Bundesliga Tactics Talk: Round 17
