Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the Bundesliga is on track to overtake the Premier League. The Bundesliga is currently third in UEFA's five-year rankings, but closing in on the Premier League all the time.
And Rummenigge has called on all German sides participating in Europe next week to pull out all the stops to ensure England's top division drops a position at the end of the current season, which is feasible.
"I think that the English are looking over to us with rather a bit of envy," he told Sport1 television.
"They may have high income, but on a sporting level, they are losing a bit of attractiveness compared to the Bundesliga.
"Not long ago, we were fourth in the UEFA rankings and now we are third.
"We've caught up a lot on the Premier League in recent years and I'd like to call on all Bundesliga clubs involved in the Champions League and the Europa League in the coming week to get as many points as possible.
"We can overtake England this year and that would be a big slap in the face for the Premier League."
