The Bundesliga has had a day full of drama. After the 2011-12 season, Bayern Munich brought home their 11th consecutive title after the dream of winning the title of Borussia Dortmund.
Dortmund lost 2-1 to Mainz on Saturday (May 27). On the other hand, Bayern won 2-1 against Kon. Before the last match of the league, the difference between the two teams was 3 points. Leaders Dortmund could only taste the champions if they avoided defeat.
It was almost impossible for Bayern to capture the title this season. Because in the last match of the league, they not only had to win, but they also had to pray for Dortmund’s loss. But it was unimaginable to think that Borussia would lose against a team in ninth place in the league. However, in the end, the day went like a dream for Bayern.
Bayern and Dortmund entered the same field at the same time in the title-defining match. Kingsley Coman gave the team the lead by hooking the ball into the net in the eighth minute of the match. On the other hand, Dortmund scored two goals in 24 minutes against Mainz. Munich went on to the league title. But there was still drama left.
Rafael Guerreiro’s goal in the 69th minute gave some hope to the Dortmund camp. On the other hand, in the 81st minute of the match in the net of Bayern, which was leading 1-0, Deian UBCs tied the ball and brought it back to the level. Dortmund began to dream again with the Austrian midfielder’s goal.
But Bayern regained the lead with a goal by Jamal Musiala in the minute before the end of the scheduled time. In the end, they left the field with a 2-1 victory. The fight was still going on between Dortmund and Mainz. After the match, Bayern footballers look at their phones on the field to see the result of that match. Dortmund could not avoid defeat in the end. They left the field with a 2-1 loss. The title was confirmed for Bayern. However, at the end of 34 matches, the points of both teams were equal to 71. But Bayern was ahead by a goal difference.
It broke the dream of becoming champions after 11 years. And Bayern took home the 11th title in a row. With this, they have brought home a total of 32 titles in the Bundesliga.