This archive report was first published on 4 August 2020.
Germany's top football league, the Bundesliga, is gearing up for the return of fans to stadiums next season, provided the country's authorities give the green light.
According to German Football League CEO Christian Seifert, the decision to allow fans into stadiums depends solely on the political leaders giving the go-ahead.
The health ministers of the individual German states are set to meet next week, with the new Bundesliga season scheduled to kick off on September 18.
As the country's football clubs prepare for the upcoming season, Bayern Munich has already made a strong statement, thrashing Leverkusen 4-2 to win their 20th German Cup title.
With the possibility of fans returning to stadiums, Bayern Munich's players are likely to be motivated to perform well, as seen in their recent match against Borussia Moenchengladbach, where they celebrated a goal with Serge Gnabry.
