Bayern Munich extended their Bundesliga lead to eight points with a commanding 4-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena on Sunday.
Vincent Kompany’s side bounced back from two consecutive draws in all competitions, putting in a dominant display against their third-placed opponents.
Bayern Take Control After Early Setback
- Michael Olise opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time, tapping in Leroy Sané’s cutback.
- However, Bayern suffered a blow just before the break, with Joshua Kimmich forced off injured.
- Despite the setback, Bayern dominated possession and kept Frankfurt at bay.
Second-Half Brilliance Secures the Win
- Hiroki Ito doubled the lead in the 61st minute, heading in from a Kevin Trapp mistake on a corner.
- Harry Kane made his return from injury, coming on as a second-half substitute.
- Sané missed a golden opportunity to make it 3-0, firing wide from close range.
- Jamal Musiala made up for it in the 83rd minute, scoring a fantastic solo goal.
- Serge Gnabry sealed the victory in stoppage time, finishing through Trapp’s legs after a brilliant assist from Kingsley Coman.
Data Debrief: Bayern’s Rock-Solid Defense Leading the Way
- Bayern have now beaten Eintracht Frankfurt 43 times at home in Bundesliga history, the most wins of any team against another in the league.
- Kompany’s team have dropped just two points at home this season, the best home record in Europe’s top five leagues.
- This was Bayern’s 12th clean sheet of the season, already surpassing their total from the 2023-24 campaign.
- Frankfurt managed just 0.53 expected goals (xG) and two shots on target, highlighting Bayern’s defensive dominance.
Final Thoughts
With a rock-solid defense and a clinical attack, Bayern Munich remain the clear favorites for the Bundesliga title.
As they prepare to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last 16, Kompany’s side will be full of confidence after another dominant victory.
