Despite the disappointing end to Bayern Munich’s European and domestic cup campaigns, the 2016-17 season was one full of entertaining games.
Bayern Munich may not have ended the season as European champions like many hoped, but the club did celebrate their fifth consecutive Bundesliga title. Although the domestic league was their only major victory, Bayern were nevertheless entertaining and provided a wonderful display on multiple occasions.
However, it was still an eventful year for the club. Legends of the game, Philipp Lahm and Xabi Alonso, both announced their retirement from club soccer. This means that Bayern enjoyed their last campaign with their long-serving captain and said farewell to an international superstar.
Bayern has already made a few new summer signings and the club looks poised to be making at least a few more (*cough* Alexis Sanchez *cough*).
Some players came up big, while others fell to the wayside. One thing that is certain, though, is that the German giants provided a show multiple times.
The Bavarians had several big matches and often stepped up for the big occasion. Their hard work and never-give-up attitude stuck with Die Roten all season and helped the team out of many sticky situations. Continue reading to see the five best games of Bayern Munich’s season.