Even before the final whistle, a cheer from the happy Bayern fans echoed through the arena: “Only FCB will be German champions!” Three games before the end of the season, Bayern are in first place with a twelve-point lead over Dortmund. Julian Nagelsmann immortalized himself at the age of 34 as the second youngest champion coach in Bundesliga history. Only Matthias Sammer was a few days younger when BVB triumphed in 2002.
Eleven days after the frustrating knockout against Villarreal in the Champions League, Bayern wanted to set an example again in the last big game of the season and delight their own fans. Greater determination led to the road to success. In addition, the now 32-time German champion had quite an easy game with his goals. Following a corner kick, national player Gnabry volleyed a header from Leon Goretzka into the left corner, making it untenable for Borussia goalkeeper Marwin Hitz. And Lewandowski scored his 33rd goal of the season after Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou lost possession in the build-up game. The template came from Thomas Müller, who is now the sole player record champion with eleven title wins.
What is possibly the last shooting competition between the top league strikers Lewandowski and Haaland ended again with a point victory for the Bayern striker. Lewandowski not only scored, he was also more active than his young opponent from Norway, who hardly appeared. Hitz spectacularly defeated Lewandowski to make it 3-1 (69th). Haaland came late to two unsuccessful deals (80th/81st). Musiala then made the decision freestanding in front of Hitz. The classic was not suitable for the worldwide performance show of the two best German teams. Too much remained piecemeal, emotions only sporadically boiled up on the pitch and on the sidelines.