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Bayern Munich: Four best teams of different eras

By Kiran Thakare

Bayern Munich has enjoyed astonishing level of success over decades .(Photo by Visionhaus)
Bayern Munich has enjoyed astonishing level of success over decades .(Photo by Visionhaus) /
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Uli Hoeness and Franz Beckenbauer were part of the Bayern Munich team that dominated in the 1970s. (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images) /

Serial winners from Bayern Munich in 1970s

Bayern Munich squad that dominated the 1970s is probably the greatest side in the club’s history in terms of their achievements. Along with achievements, this Bayern squad boasted some of the best German players.

Franz Beckenbauer, Paul Breitner, Gerd Muller, and Uli Hoeness formed the spine of the squad that went on to win three Champions League titles during this decade. They also managed to defend the CL title on one occasion.

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Bayern had endured a torrid decade during the 1960s, so the return to the top of European football was much sweeter in the next decade. Moreover, the brand of football played by Die Roten during this dominant phase of their history was unique- high-intensity organised structural play in a 1-3-3-3 system in which Beckenbauer thrived as a Libero.

Along with European dominance, this Bayern side also managed to win four Bundesliga titles during this decade. The majority of players from that side also enjoyed glory on the international stage with Germany. The younger generation of Bavarian faithful will not be attached to this team, but the quality of players produced by Bayern at the time and amount of trophies they won in a short space of time makes them the best Bayern side of the last century.