The international break seems to have come at just the right time for Bayern Munich, allowing the 2020 treble winners a chance to regroup under head coach Vincent Kompany.
Despite widespread praise for the team's entertaining style of play, their high-risk approach has led to a concerning number of goals conceded, sparking debate among fans and analysts.
With five goals conceded in their last three matches - two league draws and a UEFA Champions League loss to Aston Villa - Bayern's attacking prowess has been overshadowed by defensive lapses.
While the team dominates in terms of possession, shots and corners, the results have been less favorable. After a 3-3 draw against Frankfurt, where Bayern had 74 percent possession, fired 24 shots to six, and had 11 corners to none, Munich-based magazine Focus described the team's form as swinging between "genius and madness." Similar stats marked their league draw against Bayer Leverkusen and the Champions League loss to Villa.