Bayern Munich continued their dominant run in the Bundesliga with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Freiburg on Saturday. Goals from Harry Kane and Kim Min-jae propelled the Bavarians to a six-point lead at the top of the table.
Following a surprising 3-0 defeat to Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Bayern was determined to bounce back. The team responded admirably, winning all four of their league matches this year and now standing at 48 points, six ahead of second-placed Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
In a press conference, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany emphasized the team's resilience. \"We knew this game would not be easy, but we focused on influencing the story today. Success and titles come from moments like these,\" he said.
The match kicked off energetically, with Jamal Musiala nearly scoring early on. Harry Kane broke the deadlock in the 15th minute with a stunning turn and a precise low drive, marking his 17th goal of the season. Kane's collaboration with Eric Dier made history, being the first time two Englishmen have scored together in the Bundesliga since the 2004-05 season.
Kim Min-jae doubled Bayern's lead with a powerful header from a corner nine minutes after halftime. Despite Freiburg's efforts to push back, including a goal from Matthias Ginter in the 68th minute, Bayern held firm to secure the win.
Freiburg, now ninth in the standings, faces three consecutive league losses but showed fighting spirit throughout the match. Bayern's focus remains on maintaining their top position as the season progresses.
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