Berlin (AP) – FC Bayern Munich has impressively underpinned its favorite status in the Bundesliga title race on the fifth match day.
With 7: 0 (4: 0) the record champions dealt with promoted VfL Bochum and after a draw at the start under the new coach Julian Nagelsmann has now really got going. The Munich team may still have to surrender first place to VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday. Borussia Dortmund also wants to stay tuned to Bayern. Mönchengladbach, Hoffenheim and Leipzig, on the other hand, threaten to lose sight of their season goals early on.
EUPHORIA: Seven goals, lead in the standings and again a clear signal to the competition: FC Bayern ended its perfect week after the 4-1 at RB Leipzig and 3-0 in Barcelona with the next demonstration of power. “The greed is unbelievable”, coach Julian Nagelsmann praised his team after the 7-0 (4-0) against newly promoted VfL Bochum. “That doesn’t surprise me, but I’m glad that it is.” The strong performance of Leroy Sané, who was booed a month ago with a goal and an assist, made Bayern day perfect.
FRUST: The week was really bitter for coach Thomas Reis and his VfL Bochum: The cruciate ligament rupture in striker Simon Zoller was followed by the club’s highest Bundesliga defeat with a 7-0 defeat in Munich. “I am extremely disappointed, also ashamed, because I have the responsibility,” said Reis on Sky TV. His team was only able to keep up with the Munich team for the first 15 minutes. “With seven goals conceded, you can still consider yourself relatively lucky.”
VAR-WAHNSINN: 1. FC Köln and RB Leipzig scored a total of six goals on Saturday evening, but the game ended 1-1. Four goals were revoked according to video evidence, and there were two post shots. The two teams delivered a rousing offensive spectacle. “It was just a great football game,” enthused Cologne coach Steffen Baumgart, who was satisfied with the point. Leipzig, on the other hand, is nine points behind Bayern with ex-coach Julian Nagelsmann after the weakest Bundesliga start in club history.
DISABILITATION: Borussia Mönchengladbach under the new coach Adi Hütter is miles away from their own claims of a European Cup place after four points from five games in 15th place. “It is of course disappointing for us, that is not what we want. That’s why we can get annoyed, “said Hütter after the late 0: 1 against FC Augsburg. In order not to lose sight of the intended return to the European Cup, Gladbach has to improve quickly – the next chance is the duel against Borussia Dortmund with ex-coach Marco Rose.
MINIMALISTS: No goals, four times one point each: FSV Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg as well as Arminia Bielefeld and TSG Hoffenheim delivered the less spectacular games of the day. Mainz and Freiburg at least consolidated their places in the top group by winning points, Bielefeld and Hoffenheim were not satisfied. After the fourth draw in the fifth game, Arminia are still waiting for their first win of the season, Hoffenheim slowly losing ground in tenth place. «We weren’t there in certain situations. I can’t accept that, ”criticized coach Sebastian Hoeneß.
SPECTACLE: Borussia Dortmund stands for offensive force this season – and for defensive negligence. After a perfect week with the 4: 3 in the league against Bayer Leverkusen and 2: 1 in the Champions League against Besiktas Istanbul, BVB takes the next attempt for a game without against 1. FC Union Berlin (5.30 p.m. / DAZN) Conceded goal. With a success, the Revierclub could consolidate its place in the top group. Before that, VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen will open the Bundesliga Sunday.
REUNION WITH THE EX: Four wins, 6: 1 goals: VfL Wolfsburg is experiencing the best start to the season in its history under Mark van Bommel. Former VfL coach Oliver Glasner would only be too happy to ensure the first Wolfsburg defeat with his new club Eintracht Frankfurt. “I’m looking forward to going back because it’s been two successful years,” said Glasner, who is aiming for his first win of the season with Frankfurt. For the wolves, it is also about the championship lead, which FC Bayern Munich had conquered on Saturday, at least for the time being.