After the long international break, Bayern Munich managed to resume Bundesliga in the best possible manner. The Bavarian club had a successful trip to Freiburg on Saturday as they registered a 4-1 victory against the home side. The win against Freiburg and Dortmund’s defeat against RB Leipzig ensured that Bayern went nine points clear at the top of the points table.
The first half against Freiburg was fiercely contested. Die Roten found it difficult to break down Freiburg’s resilient defense. The home side didn’t threaten much in the final third, but they successfully managed to keep the visiting side’s star forwards quiet for 45 minutes.
The breakthrough for Die Roten eventually came in the second half through a set-piece. The opener from the Bavarian club woke up Freiburg as they looked more threatening in the final third. Eventually, Freiburg was rewarded for their resilience with a well-taken equaliser.
Some inspiring changes from Julian Nagelsmann made sure that Die Roten stepped up and scored crucial goals to clinch victory. It was a very efficient performance from Bayern players. Nevertheless, it is a very important victory that will set the tone for the remainder of the season. Let us look at some crucial takeaways from the win against Freiburg.