Usage Note
Tabellenführer is the team currently occupying first place in a league standings table. Coverage in sports media uses it constantly during a season. Den Tabellenführer stürzen (to dethrone the league leader) is a common idiom.
Examples
"Als Tabellenführer geht die Mannschaft selbstbewusst in die Rückrunde."
Natural Translation
As league leaders, the team goes into the second half of the season with confidence.
Literal Translation
As table-leader the team goes self-confidently into the return-round.
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