Germany’s top tier football competition – the Bundesliga – is one of Europe’s most iconic competitions.

With legendary clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, FC Koln, Schalke 04 and Bayern Munich, it is the home to some of the biggest names in the sport.

There are 18 teams competing in the Bundesliga with the two bottom sides facing automatic relegation at the end of the season. The team placed third from bottom isn’t automatically relegated but it must play in a two-legged play-off against the third placed side in the second tier. The winner secures their place in the Bundesliga.

Germany’s top tier has seen 56 different clubs participate throughout its inception. What’s more, the Bundesliga is also the most attended football league in the world.

Due to its high ranking amongst other leagues, the Bundesliga is also awarded with four Champions League and three Europa League places.