Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Mainz 05 take on Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the team to beat in the German top flight with Julian Nagelsmann's juggernaut side 31-time winners of the competition.
Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown.
Rivals Borussia Dortmund traditionally push them the closest and have won the title five times, most recently back in 2012 under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Borussia Mönchengladbach were a force in the Seventies winning the league five times but are without a champion team since while Werder Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart are all multi-time winners too.
RB Leipzig are the newest kids on the block and backed by energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull are now threatening to challenge for a first title of their own.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim
Attempt missed. Leandro Barreiro (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Ludovic Ajorque.
Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim
Attempt blocked. Christoph Baumgartner (TSG Hoffenheim) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas Delaney.
Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim
Delay in match because of an injury Leandro Barreiro (1. FSV Mainz 05).
Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim
Leandro Barreiro (1. FSV Mainz 05) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Mainz 05 vs Hoffenheim
Christoph Baumgartner (TSG Hoffenheim) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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