Red Storm at Deutsche Bank Park: Bayern Banks Three Against Frankfurt

This gameweek was a clash of the top 4 Bundesliga teams across 2 games, and the result could be a pivotal point for the league leaders.

Key highlights

• But Bayern went off with a flyer as they opened their account at Deutsche Bank Park in just 15 seconds. Neur went long as per their early kickoff plan but Robin Koch’s poor clearance landed straight under Gnabry’s feet who gave a beautiful pass across Frankfurt’s defence to find Luiz Diaz who comfortably put Bayern ahead with a composed finish.

• Despite a shaky start, Frankfurt looked for an early equalizer and they were able to get one in the 13^th Ritsu Doan put across a curved pass to Larsson who cleverly faked it and then left it for Bahoya. Bahoya with a poised precise strike found the top corner and Neur was just a mere spectator. But VAR later intervened and found Doan guilty of a handball and the goal was ruled out.
• In the 26^th minute Bayern counterattacked and Kane outside of the box found the net with a beautiful bottom corner finish to put Bayern 2 goals up.

• In the second half, Bayern defense leveled up their game as the home team managed only 2 shots.
• In the 81^st minute, Harry Kane was knocked down by Frankfurt’s goalkeeper. It could have been a potential penalty but VAR deemed Kane offside. Kane got substituted immediately and it could have been a worry for England Coach Thomas Tuchel. But Kane clarified post match that it was just a knock and he would be available for the three lions on Monday.

• In the 84^th minute, Luis Diaz sealed the deal as he skipped past Koch in the penalty box and smashed a near post rocket to put Bayern 3 to nothing. 2^nd goal for him tonight as he continues his hot form.

Records & Context

1. With this win, Bayern extended their perfect start to the season: 6 wins in 6 Bundesliga matches, and 10 consecutive wins in all competitions.
   
2. Kane became the first player in Bundesliga history to reach 11 goals in the first six matchdays.
   
3. Neuer recorded his 362nd Bundesliga win, equalling the league record held by his former colleague and Bayern’s legend Thomas Muller.
4. Bayern are now 4 points ahead, thanks to a draw between Dortmund and RB Leipzig who are currently at 2^nd and 3^rd position respectively.

With Kane in record-breaking form and Díaz shining bright, the Bavarians look every bit the unstoppable force of German football once again.

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