Last weekend in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich suffered their first league defeat of the season with a 0-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund on the road. The result leaves them three points behind current leaders RB Leipzig. For fans tracking every twist and turn on Bangla Cricket Live, it’s becoming clear that winning the Bundesliga won’t be a walk in the park this year.
Bayern captain Philipp Lahm addressed the team’s current situation in a post-match interview. “We didn’t play poorly. In fact, we were okay,” Lahm said. “Unfortunately, we conceded early and lacked precision in our final passes. If we had been more accurate, we could have created far more chances.” Speaking about the title race, he added, “I’ve said this many times over the past few years, but people don’t seem to believe it: staying at the top of the Bundesliga and maintaining success is not easy. It’s a tough challenge—and now we’ll see just how tough it really is.”
The team that dethroned Bayern at the top is none other than the big-spending newcomers RB Leipzig. Lahm acknowledged their impressive form. “I don’t know if they can win the title because I can’t predict the future. But right now, they’re doing a great job. Winning at Leverkusen is no small feat. How long their momentum lasts remains to be seen.”
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer also weighed in, expressing frustration over dropped points. “Before the match, I don’t usually look at the table, but now maybe we should. The current standings are annoying—not just because of this loss, but also because of all the draws. We’ve given up too many points.”
So far this season, Bayern have drawn with Cologne, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Hoffenheim, and now lost to Dortmund. With only 24 points from their first 11 matches, the team’s performance has fallen short of expectations. Under Pep Guardiola, Bayern averaged 29 points from the first 11 rounds and remained unbeaten.
As the Bundesliga title race heats up, Bangla Cricket Live will continue to cover whether Bayern can regain control or if a new champion is poised to rise.