Nothing new in Germany – Bavarians defeat the second-placed ‘surprise’

Bayern Munich bagged goals either side of halftime to secure the three points at the Allianz Arena event though this tear’s Bundesliga surprise Freiburg fought hard.Guests genuinely looked like the better side during the first 15 minutes. However, Freiburg could not create many scoring chances and paid a steep price for that as Bayern took advantage of the first clear opportunity they had.Leon Goretzka put Bayern ahead with half an hour gone at Munich’s Allianz Arena.Bayern looked quite threatening and took full control of the game after scoring the opener. Freiburg can be considered fortunate to be down just one goal at the break given how dominant Bayern looked in the final 20 minutes of the first period.Alphonso Davies on the left flank and Goretzka were particularly dangerous, with the Germany international hitting the post twice.Midway through the second half, Bayern eventually did break Freiburg’s resistance when Robert Lewandowski tapped the ball home from close range into the empty net.Pole’s goal was Bayern’s 100th Bundesliga goal in the calendar year.Freiburg substitute Janik Haberer caused a few nervous looks in the Bayern ranks when he fired past Manuel Neuer in stoppage time. Freiburg scored deservedly, but it proved to be nothing but a consolation goal.Bayern bagged their ninth victory of the campaign and remain at the top of the standings, while Freiburg suffered their first defeat of the season across all competitions.BUNDESLIGA – Round 11FridayMainz – Borussia Monchengladbach 1-1 (0-1)/Widmer 76 – Neuhaus 38/SaturdayBayern – Freiburg 2-1 (1-0)/Goretzka 30, Lewandowski 75 – Haberer 90+2/Stuttgart – Arminia Bielefeld 0-1 (0-1)/Okugawa 19/Bochum – Hoffenheim 2-0 (0-0)/Novothny 66, Pantovic 90+7/Wolfsburg – Augsburg 1-0 (1-0)/Nmecha 14/RB Leipzig – Dortmund IN PROGRESSSunday17.30: (3.35) Hertha (3.50) Leverkusen (2.25)19.30: (2.15) Koln (3.50) Union Berlin (3.60)21.30: (4.40) Greuther Furth (3.60) Eintr.Frankfurt (1.92)***odds are subject to change

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