Xabi Alonso managed to create a turning point in performance, where Leverkusen managed to win convincingly over Hoffenheim with a score of 4-1. Judging from the course of the match, statistics show that Leverkusen dominated the match, both in terms of ball possession and number of shots. I think they have returned to their best form, although Hoffenheim is basically an opponent that is relatively easy to overcome. Of course this victory can emphasize their ambition to defend the trophy, as well as being a signal for other favorite teams not to doubt their abilities Leverkusen.
Bayern Leverkusen May find it a bit difficult this season unlike they had an easy path last season because the competition this season will be much even though Leipzig dropped points today but they are still very much active alongside Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich so it's not going to be an easy season for Bayern Leverkusen but for their match against Hoffenheim they played exceptionally well by winning 4:1. Even though they are 3 points behind Bayern Munich who is topping the table but they should make sure not to lose many matches so that they can close the gap a bit but they may not really be able to defend the title because Bayern Munich have been very outstanding so far and with the energy they gave in their match against Holstein Kiel today by winning then by 6:1 implies that they are not willing to lose this opportunity of topping the league.
From the results I have been seeing since the Bundesliga started, it is very clear that this season's Bundesliga competition is going to be very tough. With the way things are going now and how strong teams are dropping points, it will not be easy to predict the favorite team to win the Bundesliga trophy.
It is only Bayern Munich that has not dropped points since the season started, but even then, the reason I think they haven't dropped points is because they have not met a strong team yet. Otherwise, they should have dropped points because, from what I have seen in their matches so far, they are not playing football that is any more special than what they played last season.
As for Leverkusen, I knew their performance wouldn't be like last season. Leverkusen is a team that is building up to start maintaining consistency, but it won't be easy for them to keep up with the high standards, especially the standard they had last season.