Bayern Munich breaks its Bundesliga record
Bayern Munich cemented their dominance of German football by setting a new Bundesliga record of leading the table for 44 consecutive matchdays, following their thrilling 3-1 victory over St. Pauli on Saturday. This achievement surpasses their previous record of 43 matchdays, set in the 1972-73 season. Despite facing immense pressure and conceding an early goal in the sixth minute to Andreas Hontundji, the Bavarians rallied thanks to two late goals in stoppage time from Luis Diaz and Nicholas Jackson, reaffirming their ability to persevere and win matches under pressure. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer praised the team's spirit, saying, "We never gave up. We were always confident we could win. Scoring those two goals was a huge relief." This new record reflects Bayern Munich's consistency and cohesion over the seasons, cementing their status as an unstoppable force in German football.