Bundesliga: Pundits discuss plans to restart German league
All eyes will be on the Bundesliga as they become the first major European league to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic - but some major changes have been rolled out to enable this to happen.
The usual pre-match formalities have been scrapped to keep in line with the country's social distancing guidelines.
That means all handshakes, mascots and team photographs will not be permitted.
No supporters will be allowed inside the stadium so players and managers' voices will likely be picked up by the TV cameras.
There are some big changes to the best part of the beautiful game - scoring a goal.
Players can often get lost in the euphoria of seeing the back of the net ripple but they must remain vigilant and avoid celebrating with their team-mates.
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A DFL statement read: "From now on, each club will have a total of three opportunities to substitute players during a game, including the half-time break.
"If there is extra time in the second leg of the relegation play-offs, both teams are given a fourth opportunity to change players, which they can use in the interruption between regular time and extra time or in the half-time period of extra time.
"The DFL 'Football Commission' recommends that a maximum of two players be substituted at the same time."
Regular testing is mandatory for every player and staff member of all 18 Bundesliga clubs.
Bundesliga players are no longer allowed to celebrate together (Image: GETTY)
Failure to abide by any of the aforementioned safety guidelines could lead to professional football being suspended once again.
German politician Markus Soder warned: "If health experts have made those suggestions, if the league with great expense and smart ideas has worked on concepts, you have to stick to those rules.
"And if you do not stick to those rules, you might get the red card. It's like that in football as well as in real life."