Bayern Munich are no longer the overwhelming top favourites going into the Bundesliga season, as Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten run to the 2024 title has left a lasting impression among coaches and sporting leaders at the top flight clubs. According to a dpa survey, a majority of them still backs Bayern to bounce back from having their trophy run snapped after 11 seasons, but Leverkusen are seen at least on par. Borussia Dortmund managing director for sport Lars Ricken named Bayern favourites but added: “There are different expectations in Leverkusen now. But nobody is assuming that they will no …