debundesliga1-10, Exercise 2: "Bayern's dominance has ruined the league"

Model answer:

1. Define the claim: "ruined" is strong; it could mean lost interest, lower attendances or less income.
2. Measure: attendance, television audiences, the number of different champions, points gaps, and interest in the rest of the table.
3. Period: the years of dominance compared with earlier decades of more varied champions.
4. Compare: other leagues with a dominant club, with and without 50+1.
5. Causes: Bayern's size, management and income, and the league's structure, not one cause alone.
6. Who speaks: rivals and fans of other clubs, the league, and Bayern's supporters have different views.

Verdict: "has reduced suspense at the top" is defensible; "ruined" is too strong without evidence that crowds and interest have fallen, and attendances have stayed high. Figures should be checked.