Bayern Munich reasserted their dominance at the top of the Bundesliga with a commanding 4-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday, maintaining an eight-point gap ahead of second-place Bayer Leverkusen.
France’s Michael Olise broke the deadlock just before halftime, with Hiroki Ito doubling Bayern’s lead after an hour. Jamal Musiala, who was instrumental throughout the match, added a stunning third late on before Serge Gnabry finished off a counter-attack in injury time for the final goal.
Despite Frankfurt starting the game well, Bayern’s relentless attacking pressure eventually wore them down. Musiala played a pivotal role by setting up the first goal with a clever pass to Leroy Sané, whose cross found Olise for the tap-in.
The second goal came after a mishandled corner by Frankfurt’s goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, allowing Ito to score from close range. Musiala sealed the win with an exceptional solo goal in the 83rd minute, weaving through the Frankfurt defense before firing a low shot past Trapp.
The scoreline was completed by Gnabry, who netted from a pass by Kingsley Coman during injury time.
Leverkusen had already secured a 2-0 victory against Holstein Kiel on Saturday, keeping the gap between them and Bayern unchanged. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig salvaged a 2-2 draw with Heidenheim, missing out on the opportunity to move back among the top four.
Having entered the business end of the season, Bayern Munich are focusing on securing maximum points rather than style points. Following two previous performances against Bayer Leverkusen and Celtic Glasgow, fans had begun to feel uneasy about the team’s form.
Nevertheless, this emphatic 4-0 spanking of Eintracht Frankfurt served as a refreshing statement. Thomas Müller, who was re-installed to the starting lineup for this match, conveyed the team's sentiments post-match: "We had more fun today [than the past games]." The Bayern legend added, "Today we can go back home and say: ‘Today was good’ - We deservedly won 4-0, we brought intensity onto the pitch. The feeling is good.”
The significance of this match cannot be understated; it provided much-needed morale and served as a reminder of Bayern's capabilities as they head toward title contention. The players not only sought the win, but they also relished the performance and intensity demonstrated on the pitch.
This performance highlights Bayern Munich's focus on not just winning but on doing so convincingly, emphasizing their position as the team to beat in the Bundesliga.