Bayern Munich will begin their campaign to win a fifth Bundesliga title in a row at hometo Werder Bremenon Friday, August 26.
The full fixture list for the new German top flight was revealed on Wednesday and Thomas Tuchel's Borussia Dortmund—who finished 10 points back from Bayern in second last term—will open up with a clash against Mainz.
Carlo Ancelotti has replaced Pep Guardiola as manager at the Allianz Arena and will look to get off to a winning start on the opening weekend, not least as it is often a good omen for the season, per the Bundesliga:
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