Therefore, while the Bundesliga literally means "Federal League", a more logical translation would simply be "German League", more specifically a nationwide German league encompassing the entire "Bund" instead of its regions.

The 2024-23 Bundesliga season saw Bayern Munich win their 11th consecutive title, but it obscures the fact that it was secured on the final day of the season, in a dramatic twist, snatched from the grasp of Borussia Dortmund.