Bayern München top the table but carry no points advantage
Bayern München sit at the summit of the Bundesliga having played six matches, but their position at the top carries no points advantage over the chasing pack.
The absence of any gap means the Bavarian side cannot afford to relax, with the margin for error effectively non-existent this early in the campaign.
A congested race
Having led the division without a cushion in recent weeks, Bayern's position underlines just how tight the Bundesliga table has become this season. Every fixture now carries extra weight, with the top of the standings liable to shift on the smallest of margins.
For Bayern, staying first will depend on consistent results rather than any built-in buffer, a situation that keeps the title picture wide open heading into the coming rounds.