German Bundesliga 2011-2012 Preview: Borussia Dortmund Defends Championship, Hamburg Fight For Europe

In the final preview of the 2011-2012 German Bundesliga season, we’ll finish our preview of the three teams likely to be fighting for one of those elusive European places. Borussia Dortmund have their eye on repeating as champions while Hoffenheim and Hamburg claw their way to a Europa League spot.

As we approach the kick off of the 2011-2012 German Bundesliga season, I decided that it was time to have a preview of the upcoming season. This year aims to be one of the most exciting in history as the Bundesliga has earned four UEFA Champions League places.

Your season preview will be broken down into three categories: Relegation Contenders, Mid-Table Clubs and Champions League Contenders. Today we’ll start with the relegation Contenders.