Bayern Munich did what Bayern Munich does! This aptly sounds perfect for this German club as they have won ninth consecutive title of Bundesliga.
Bayern clinched its record-extending ninth consecutive title on Saturday after thrashing Borussia Monchengladbach (6-0). The title was booked by Bayern earlier on Saturday when RB Leipzig suffered a defeat against Borussia Dortmund (3-2).
Let's take a look at some of the major factors which has helped the Bayern Munich to maintain dominance in Germany:
Strong attack, consistent mid-field
One name that immediately comes when we think about Bayern is Robert Lewandowski. The Goal Machine has been leading the way again for Bayern, with the stellar striker from Poland netting another 43 goals - with 36 of those coming in the league.
Another name for the club is Thomas Muller. He has also broken into double figures in the Bundesliga, while contributing 17 assists.
Leon Goretzka, Joshua Kimmich, Kingsley Coman, has teed up top-flight efforts for grateful team-mates to keep the winning streak alive. Manuel Neuer has remained a model of consistency for his club. The stopper has proved on multiple occasions that why he is vital cog of the German club. One interesting fact this year is that Thomas Muller and David Alaba additionally set a new Bundesliga, becoming the first players to get their hands on the trophy 10 times.
Solid defence
Talking about the defence, the Bavarian club has some of world class defenders. If the club has a star goalkeeper why not its defenders will prove their mettle along with Neuer. Even at 34, Bayern's captain continued to show why he is the finest gloved crusader the world has ever witnessed. World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard and Canadian teenager Alphonso Davies have been ever-presents in the full-back positions, with experienced Jerome Boateng brought in from the cold and Alaba from the left-hand side of defence. Niklas Sule and Lucas Hernandez had always stood like a solid defending wall for the club this year. The club with stellar attacking forwards also has solid defenders.
Bye Bye Flick
The 2020-21 campaign also marks the end of an era at the Allianz Arena as David Alaba, Jerome Boateng and Javi Martinez will bid adieu to the club. Apart from this their Head Coach Hansi Flick will also leave the club.
Bayern manager Flick is set to leave the club after just over 18 months where he won seven trophies and became only the second coach after Pep Guardiola at Barcelona to win six trophies in one year. Flick has been linked with the managerial role at Germany, where he could take over from Joachim Low. He will be replaced by Julian Nagelsmann, who will leave Leipzig at the end of the season.
It’s Bayern's 30th Bundesliga title and its 31st German Championship including the title in 1932. The German league Bundesliga was formed in 1963 and the rest of Bayern’s titles came after its promotion in 1965.
As soon as Bayern clinched the title on Saturday, the club's fans can't keep on social media:
Bavarian Heavyweights now possesses one of the most reliable crews of hardened players in Europe, as well as one of the most exciting pool of young talent.
