Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have hardly had the beginning that they had wished in 2023 however are hoping Wednesday’s Champions League win over Paris St Germain proves a pivotal second that provides them the enhance they’re on the lookout for within the home league.
The Bavarians are in high spot on objective distinction from Borussia Dortmund, additionally on 49 factors, however have seen their lead from the winter break evaporate after successful solely half of their eight league matches this yr.
Dortmund, in the meantime, have racked up an ideal eight-game successful run to shut in on Bayern, who’re nonetheless aiming for a record-extending eleventh straight league title.
🗣️ “We have been the bettter group defensively.”
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— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) March 9, 2023
Dortmund’s final Bundesliga title dates again to 2012 underneath then coach Juergen Klopp.
“We should see what our path will deliver this season, but when we couple our high quality with the best way we performed (towards PSG) then quite a bit is feasible,” Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann stated.
“If we present this starvation then it will likely be very tough to beat us. It’s about coupling this starvation with ardour. If we couple them then we’re unbelievably good. If not then we get nervous.”
Bayern, who beat star-studded PSG 2-0 for a 3-0 mixture win over two legs and a spot within the final eight, host Augsburg of their Bavarian derby on Saturday, and a win is critical if they’re to guard their slim lead for one more week.
With Union Berlin in third place 5 factors behind on 44, the title appears to be turning right into a two-horse race between Bayern and Dortmund within the final third of the season.
Augsburg, with precisely the identical league wins as Bayern in 2023, are in thirteenth place and look on target to keep away from relegation. However with a mean of virtually two objectives conceded per recreation, the Augsburg defence will likely be bracing for a turbulent afternoon towards Bayern, who’ve netted a formidable 66 occasions of their 23 league video games.
Dortmund have a far more durable job away at Ruhr valley rivals Schalke 04, particularly within the wake of Tuesday’s Champions League exit to Chelsea.
Union journey to VfL Wolfsburg whereas fourth-placed RB Leipzig, who face Manchester Metropolis on Tuesday for his or her Champions League Spherical of 16 second leg, host Borussia Moenchengladbach.