Bayern and Werder resume Bundesliga rivalry

BERLIN: Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich and last season's runner-up Werder Bremen will resume their league rivalry this weekend as the clubs return to domestic action after a week of mixed fortunes in Europe.

Bayern, which celebrated a 1-0 away win over Romania's Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League on Wednesday, is behind Hamburg SV but can climb above Martin Jol's side for at least 24 hours if it beats Werder at home on Saturday.

Werder will be looking to recover from the disappointment of its opening 0-0 home draw against Champions League newcomer Anorthosis Famagusta of Cyprus and make up for a similarly poor start in the league.