The iconic Franz Beckenbauer was buried on Friday in Munich, and his beloved Bayern did what he’s been doing majestically throughout his playing career: defend wisely. Bayern kept a clean sheet and found Hoffenheim’s net twice to get three points and remain hot on the trail of Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.In an evenly-balanced first half, the Bavarians managed to secure a one-goal lead, courtesy of a fine Jamal Musiala goal. But beside the higher ball possession, the hosts didn’t actually do much to prove they were the better team.Musiala came close to doubling the lead after the break, but he was unlucky to hit the post on the hour mark.The visitors created their fair share of goalscoring chances in a frantic ten-minute period that followed, but Manuel Neuer produced a fantastic save to deny Andrej Kramaric. Maximilian Beier timed his run perfectly but saw his close-range finish bounce off the crossbar with Neuer already beaten.Jamal Musiala’s 2nd goal!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dgM7Goi9fj— Bayern & Football (@MunichFanpage) January 12, 2024 As it ususally plays out, the punishment on the other and was swift and ruthless. Musiala finished from a smart Leroy Sane cut-back to double the Bavarians’ lead and pretty much secure the points.It was a poignant night at the Allianz Arena, as the recently deceased club legend Franz Beckenbauer was laid to rest earlier in the day in Munich. Bayern players wore a simple writing of “Danke Franz” (Thank you, Franz) on their chests.pic.twitter.com/viggJK59wp— All goals on @footcolic follow (@JaggerRobb61261) January 12, 2024 Beckenbauer was a mean defender back in the day, so it’s fitting that the club he have his all showered competent defending in this latest win.Harry Kane got his customary goal in added time to set the final scoreline of 3-0 and seal the points.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 17Friday Bayern – Hoffenheim 3-0 (1-0)/Musiala 18, 70, Kane 90+1/Saturday 17.30: (2.10) Koln (3.50) Heidenheim (3.80)17.30: (5.90) Augsburg (4.20) Leverkusen (1.55)17.30: (2.10) Freiburg (3.40) Union Berlin (3.60)17.30: (2.25) Mainz (3.50) Wolfsburg (3.40)17.30: (1.48) RB Leipzig (4.60) Eintr.Frankfurt (7.50)20.30: (5.50) Darmstadt (4.50) Dortmund (1.55)Sunday 17.30: (2.20) Bochum (3.60) Werder (3.40)19.30: (3.50) M’ gladbach (3.90) Stuttgart (2.05)***odds are subject to change***
