Bayern Munich have reclaimed their position at the summit of German football, clinching the 2024/25 Bundesliga title with two games to spare.
The Bavarians were crowned champions on Sunday without kicking a ball, after second-placed Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw against Freiburg, a result that mathematically sealed the title.
This marks Bayern’s 34th German league title and their 33rd of the Bundesliga era. It is a powerful return to dominance after last season’s uncharacteristic dip, where they finished third and ended the campaign without a single trophy.
Under the leadership of new head coach Vincent Kompany, Bayern have looked revitalised and relentless.
The team has collected 23 wins from 32 matches, scored a league-best 93 goals, and suffered just two defeats.
Kompany, in his first season in charge, celebrates his first major managerial trophy with a campaign defined by consistency and attacking firepower.
The title celebrations were momentarily delayed on Saturday when RB Leipzig held Bayern to a thrilling 3-3 draw, courtesy of a last-minute equaliser by Yussuf Poulsen. But when Leverkusen failed to win the following day, the party could finally begin in Munich.
Redemption and Records
Bayern have dominated the Bundesliga standings since Matchday three, barely giving their rivals a glimpse of hope.
Their relentless form and attacking flair have silenced any doubts, proving that last season’s slip was nothing more than a brief interruption.
For Thomas Müller, this title carries extra weight. The Bayern icon adds a record-breaking 13th Bundesliga crown to his name, a fitting milestone in what appears to be his final season with the club.
Having recently marked his 500th league appearance, the 34-year-old is expected to bid farewell after the FIFA Club World Cup, bringing a heartfelt close to an extraordinary 25-year journey with the club he has called home since boyhood.
Harry Kane’s First Major Career Trophy
With this win, England captain Harry Kane can finally have that one thing that has eluded him his entire career — a team trophy.
The 31-year-old has been a standout performer in his debut campaign, leading the Bundesliga scoring charts with 24 goals.
Suspended for the weekend clash against Leipzig, Kane was forced to watch from the sidelines as Bayern’s celebrations were delayed.
However, the former Tottenham striker will be back on the pitch for Saturday’s final home game of the season against Borussia Mönchengladbach, where the team will have a chance to celebrate in front of the home crowd at the Allianz Arena.
The league title also marks the first major team honour for Kane’s close friend and former Spurs teammate, Eric Dier, who joined Bayern in January.
What’s Next
Bayern conclude their Bundesliga season on 17 May away at Hoffenheim, where they will be officially presented with the Meisterschale.
With their domestic dominance reaffirmed, the focus now shifts to next season and the possibility of expanding their trophy haul both in Germany and in Europe.
