Bayern Munich’s continued dominance in the Bundesliga this season was once again on full display, though it required a moment of brilliance to break the deadlock. Facing an unexpectedly resilient St Pauli side, Bayern initially struggled to assert themselves, and there were moments when the visitors looked close to taking the lead. It was Jamal Musiala who eventually took matters into his own hands, collecting the ball just outside the penalty area and unleashing a ferocious shot that thundered off the crossbar and into the net. The goal was a huge relief for the Bavarians, as the match had started to resemble a potential stalemate and hinted at a frustrating afternoon for the home side.
Leroy Sane, in particular, found his rhythm on the right flank, relentlessly challenging Manolis Saliakas with his pace and dribbling. His link-up play with Musiala showed flashes of brilliance, but St Pauli’s defense held firm, as Vincent Kompany’s men worked hard to neutralize Bayern’s attacks. A few half-chances came Bayern’s way, but they were unable to extend their lead, leaving St Pauli still very much in the game by halftime.
The second half saw Bayern pushing even harder to assert their dominance. Harry Kane narrowly missed putting his header on target in the opening minutes, and Sane continued to be a menace, sending one of his shots into a wall of St Pauli defenders. Despite Bayern’s growing pressure, Kompany’s team refused to retreat into a defensive shell, leaving space for Bayern to exploit on the counterattack. St Pauli remained competitive, with Kim Min-Jae and Dayot Upamecano making key blocks to preserve Bayern’s lead and prevent the visitors from seizing a late equalizer. Ultimately, Bayern’s grit and control saw them through to another hard-fought win, maintaining their impressive run in the Bundesliga.
