Former German Football League Wolfgang Holzhauser has said he believes end-of-season playoffs might be a way to end Bayern Munich's Bundesliga dominance.
Holzhauser told German football magazine kicker that a system similar to the one adopted by many US sports -- with the league season being followed by playoffs to determine the overall champions -- would keep excitement alive for much longer than has been the case in recent years.
"The consideration of getting the top four in the Bundesliga to play in a playoff at the end of the season is more relevant than ever,'' he said.
"It is something that many people are considering."
Bayern have won the title in the past four seasons, with only Borussia Dortmund anywhere close to challenging them last season.
Holzhauser added: "In the long run, the dominance of one club is not good for the competition.
"It's no good when you already know who the champions will be in October."