the 2018–19 bundesliga was the 56th season of the bundesliga, germany's top football league. the season started on 24 august 2018 and ended on 18 may 2019. the defending champions were bayern munich. the champion was not decided until the last matchday, making this the first time since 2009 when this happened. fc bayern munich won the tournament the 7th time in a row, with a 2-point lead.