German football has returned, marking the biggest sports league to resume playing since the Covid-19 pandemic

Six games were held behind closed doors overnight, with German police breathing a sigh of relief after fears fans would congregate outside stadiums proving unfounded.

Players were discouraged from celebrating goals together, with that advice largely heeded.

Former Bundesliga player Nigel de Jong has told BEIN Sports on Sky that the restrictions worked.



Borussia Dortmund's one point off the lead after a 4-nil win over Schalke .

Table toppers Bayern Munich play tonight.