Bayern Munich 5-0 Freiburg: Champions move up to second after ripping through prospective title rivals

Bayern Munich returned to winning ways in the Bundesliga, dismantling high-flying Freiburg 5-0, to climb into second and close the gap on leaders Union Berlin to four points. Julian Nagelsmann’s side started the match in a lowly fifth-position, seven points behind Union Berlin following their 2-0 victory at Dortmund.

Ad Perhaps low on confidence after a poor start to the season by their high stands, Bayern looked nervy in the opening stages. Ballon d'OrWhy was the 2013 Ballon d’Or so controversial with Ronaldo pipping Ribery?13/10/2022 AT 09:45 The relief was therefore tangible inside the Allianz Arena when Serge Gnabry handed the hosts the initiative in the 13th-minute with a powerful header after visiting goalkeeper Mark Flekken had parried Leroy Sane’s shot.

Bayern doubled their advantage 20 minutes later and Sane was involved once more, his through ball feeding Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting who slotted into the bottom corner with a classy finish. Sane deservedly registered on the scoresheet seven minutes after the restart, putting Bayern out of sight with a beautiful curling effort from the edge of the box.

The hosts were purring now and with Freiburg collapsing, Sadio Mane’s nonchalant lobbed effort added a fourth just three minutes later. Marcel Sabitzer came off the bench to make it five with 10 minutes to play, as Bayern sent out a message to their league contenders.

With the result, Bayern Munich leapfrog Freiburg into second with Christian Streicher’s side dropping into third. Bundesliga table Bundesliga fixtures & results Bundesliga top scorers TALKING POINT — Ruthless display caps productive week for Bayern Bayern’s worst league start in 12 years meant the Bavarians began the match seven points behind leaders