The German side secured its ninth consecutive Bundesliga title on Saturday, after second place RB Leipzig — the only side still able to mathematically catch Bayern — fell to a 3-2 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund.
At points during the season, it looked as though this year’s title race might not be the foregone conclusion that many had understandably predicted. However, as is so often the case, Bayern finished the season in imperious form, losing just once in its last 16 matches to clinch the title with three games to spare.
That run of form was all the more impressive given star striker Robert Lewandowski was sidelined for almost a month with an ankle injury, only returning to the side during the last round of fixtures on April 24.
The team also had to deal with the news that much loved head coach Hans-Dieter Flick would be leaving at the end of the season — along with stalwarts David Alaba and Javi Martinez — with Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann later announced to be taking his place from the start of next season.
