The main issues arising after Bayern’s win over Leipzig were about possible incomings and outgoings, rather than the match
The fare at the Allianz Arena was befitting the time of year, with the excitement around the occasion perhaps more gratifying than the content itself. “We’ve played much better this season and not won,” said Joshua Kimmich, “but in our situation, I would much rather take this.”
A Bayern Munich midweek meeting with RB Leipzig almost has the feeling of a typical seasonal treat, with the lords of the manor and the upstarts meeting in this slot for the second time in three years – and as with that 3-0 win for the champions two years ago, this had its moments of raw thrill to satisfy. It ticked the right boxes for Bayern, pugnaciously ploughing to a win over one of the better opponents they’ll face domestically and, with Borussia Dortmund surprisingly falling to their first reverse of the season the night before at Fortuna Düsseldorf, closing the gap to the leaders to six points.
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