Bayern Munich

Bayern took the lead in the 17th minute when 19-year-old Jamal Musiala sidefooted in a corner from Joshua Kimmich while unmarked at the far post. Bayern striker ...

Jamal Musiala and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's first-half goals set up a comfortable win for Bayern Munich at Hoffenheim.

At 33, the journeyman centre forward is an unlikely key part of one of Europe's elite clubs but he this is the reality for the Cameroon striker. It is inconceivable that Mane will not ultimately find his spot on the left wing, similar to where he dazzled for Liverpool, and Jamal Musiala is playing too well in Muller's old role behind the centre forward. It seems heretic to say about the 33-year-old who has been snakebitten with Covid, muscle strain and now gastroenteritis in quick succession. He gives Bayern a presence at centre forward which Sadio Mane, for all his qualities, does not. Hoffenheim: Baumann 7; Akpoguma 7, Kabak 6, Nsoki 6; Skov 7, Geiger 6, Angelino 6; Promel 6, Baumgartner 6; Rutter 7, Dabbur 6.. Hoffenheim drop to sixth spot.

Bayern Munich are a point behind Bundesliga leaders Union Berlin after a routine win at Hoffenheim.

German champion Bayern, which travels to Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday, never had to hit top form against toothless Hoffenheim but were ...

The first 35 minutes we showed a lot of passion. We could have scored another four or five goals,” said Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann. The Cameroon striker has now scored in Bayern’s last three matches in all competitions.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting doubled their lead in the 38th, turning the ball past keeper Oliver Baumann from a tight angle. The Cameroon striker has now scored in ...

You could argue it was just an average game for Jamal Musiala against Hoffenheim. The 19-year-old scored his sixth goal in his tenth Bundesliga game this ...

But it is not just the overall touches in the box that make Musiala dangerous but also where he has them and what he does with the space. On his current form, he might be the best player in the Bundesliga and Germany’s biggest hope in the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Another aspect that has made Musiala dangerous this season has been his activity in the box. The first, against Augsburg, was a goal created after a wonderful solo by teammate Alphonso Davies; Musiala then creates space out of nothing and then slots the ball into the far corner. A quick glance on Wyscout highlights that the 19-year-old has been deadly in front of goal-scoring his 11 scorer points of a combined xG and xA of just 5.89, which ranks him eighth in the Bundesliga. The goal against Hoffenheim then was of the typical no.9 type; escaping his defense after a corner, Musiala slotted it past goalkeeper Oliver Baumann from a difficult ankle. Musiala has been more effective than teammates Leroy Sané (6.18 scorer points: 7) and Thomas Müller (6.24 scorer points: 5)—he has also been more effective than in-demand Christopher Nkunku (7.57 scorer points: 8). The 19-year-old certainly has answered the call when questions about Bayern’s goalscoring were asked after the departure of Robert Lewandowski. The 19-year-old scored his sixth goal in his tenth Bundesliga game this season. Across all competitions, Musiala has now scored nine goals and eight assists in 16 games, more than in 40 games last season. I try to get myself in a position to score as many goals as possible, and when I am in front of the goal, I try to be as consistent as possible." Against Hoffenheim, Musiala had 43 touches and completed 80% of his passes.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting doubled their lead in the 38th, turning the ball past keeper Oliver Baumann from a tight angle. The Cameroon striker has now scored in ...

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting doubled their lead in the 38th, turning the ball past keeper Oliver Baumann from a tight angle. The hosts had Baumann to thank for keeping the score low in the first half. The German champions never had to hit top form against toothless Hoffenheim and Jamal Musiala put the visitors in front in the 18th minute after being left completely unmarked at the far post.

Cameroon international Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on target as Bayern Munich defeat Hoffenheim 2-0 in the Bundesliga game played on Saturday afternoon.

With their eyes glued on this season's Champions League trophy, among other top silverware, he could play a key role in their quest for silverware. Who will win the UEFA Champions League this season? WHAT HAPPENED: The attacker was on target in the 38th minute after getting a fine pass from former Arsenal man Serge Gnabry.

Bayern Munich and Julian Nagelsmann had the best league game they could have wished for before going into a big Champions League midweek fixture against FC ...

There could have been some better chances today had some of the attackers tried to lay balls for their teammates rather than shoot, but it is what it is and perhaps Nagelsmann will address that issue. It was perfect pair in the midfield. The defenders put in very good shifts individually as well as a collective unit. His performance was vital to help cover Joshua Kimmich and complement his partner in midfield. They have stung Bayern several times in the past and almost always look to do so. [Bayern Munich](https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com) and Julian Nagelsmann had the best league game they could have wished for before going into a big [Champions League](https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league) midweek fixture against [FC Barcelona](https://www.barcablaugranes.com).

HOFFENHEIM: Bayern Munich struck twice in the first half through Jamal Musiala and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to defeat hosts Hoffenheim 2-0 on Saturday...

The first 35 minutes we showed a lot of passion. The Cameroon striker has now scored in Bayern's last three matches in all competitions. “I am very satisfied with our performance.

Daily Schmankerl: The aftermath of Bayern Munich vs. Hoffenheim; Manchester United can't find anyone to take Cristiano Ronaldo; Lucas Hernandez in no rush to ...

At times, it might have looked like the two sides might part ways at the end of this deal, but Hernandez and Bayern Munich appear to be aligned on a future together. Now, several of the best teams are crowding the transfer market to try to get a future star, a free agent at the end of the season. The old lady has decided to make a clear move for this midfielder thinking about next season. The change in dynamics in the transfer market in recent times is clear. - Kingsley Coman left the game with a knock. - When Nagelsmann went to his bench, I was eager to see how Mathys Tel and Ryan Gravenberch approached the opportunity. Luckily, the defense held it together long enough for Sven Ulreich to get a clean sheet. - On the day, Joshua Kimmich and Goretzka were very good once again. With such a loaded roster, it is going to be increasingly hard to keep talents like Wanner and Ibrahimović on campus when there is so little opportunity for immediate advancement. It was very clear that Hoffenheim was going to be very physical with Bayern Munich. - Hoffenheim came out buzzing and really out Bayern Munich on its heels. Reports recently intimated that Ibrahimović was going to look to leave the club in an effort to play first team football.