After more than three months, and the flop of the World Cup, a resized Bundesliga resumes, with three rounds in one week.
Bayern Munich, best attack and best defense, have a not exceptional advantage and will be immediately put to the test tonight at Leipzig, third.
The Bavarians make up for Neuer's absence with the signing of experienced Swiss goalkeeper Sommer.
Grifo's Freiburg, chasing the champions at -4, hopes to get closer, playing at Wolfsburg.
The lingering and uncertain Borussia Dortmund has an easy debut with Augusta.
Melancholy challenge between two former greats in difficulty, Borussia Moenchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen.
Overview of the 16th day (RESULTS AND STANDINGS)
Leipzig-Bayern 8.30pm
Bochum-Hertha Saturday 3.30pm
Frankfurt-Schalke
Stuttgart-Mainz
Union Berlin-Hoffenheim
Wolfsburg-Freiburg
Cologne-Bremen 6.30pm
Dortmund-Augsburg Sunday 3.30pm
Monchengladbach-Leverkusen 5.30pm