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Published on 2024-04-13 16:13:27
In Munich on April 13, 2024, Bayern Munich faced off against 1 FC Cologne in a German first division Bundesliga football match. The match saw Bayern Munich defender Raphael Guerreiro scoring a stunning goal in the second half, with Thomas Mueller adding another late goal to secure a 2-0 victory. This win for Bayern Munich delayed Bayer Leverkusen’s title celebration, as they now need to beat Werder Bremen on Sunday to clinch the Bundesliga title for the first time.
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel made significant changes to his lineup with seven alterations ahead of their upcoming Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal. Despite these changes, the first half ended with no goals, although Harry Kane and Mathys Tel came close to scoring by hitting the woodwork.
Former Borussia Dortmund player Raphael Guerreiro, who was chosen to start at left-back over Alphonso Davies from Canada, broke the deadlock in the 65th minute with a sensational curling shot from outside the box. Thomas Mueller then sealed the victory for Bayern Munich with a goal in stoppage time.
This result means that Bayer Leverkusen, who are currently 13 points ahead of Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga standings, will have to wait until Sunday to secure the title. If Leverkusen fail to win against Werder Bremen, Bayern Munich will have a chance to keep their title hopes alive in the remaining matches of the season.
The match between Bayern Munich and Cologne was a hard-fought battle, with both teams showing determination and skill on the field. Ultimately, it was Bayern Munich who emerged victorious with a solid performance and two well-taken goals to secure the three points.
As the Bundesliga title race heats up, Bayern Munich will be looking to maintain their winning form and put pressure on Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the table. With key players like Raphael Guerreiro and Thomas Mueller in fine form, Bayern Munich will be a tough team to beat as they look to keep their title hopes alive until the end of the season.
