FC Bayern Munich switched to classic Bayern mode and won in Hoffenheim without any problems.
Jamal Musiala (18th minute) and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (38th) scored the goals in the 2-0 win in Sinsheim. This puts Bayern just one point behind Union, at least until Sunday.
The 30,150 spectators in the sold-out Sinsheimer Arena saw a lively start. The hosts went to work bravely, but ex-Hoffenheimer Serge Gnabry had the first good chance for Munich (3rd).
Driven by Joshua Kimmich and Musiala, the guests remained dangerous even after the Gnabry chance. Leadership seemed only a matter of time. Hoffenheim, who were missing the suspended defender Kevin Vogt, had big problems with Bayern’s pace.
The lead fell after a corner. Musiala skilfully completed an overtime header from Leon Goretzka. Shortly thereafter, Goretzka should have followed up from close range, but failed to TSG goalkeeper Oliver Baumann (20th).
Fourth goal for Choupo-Moting in the third game
Hoffenheim were well served with the narrow deficit in the middle of the first half, as Baumann had to save again against Gnabry (23rd). On the other side, Georginio Rutter checked Neuer representative Sven Ulreich (24th).
Choupo-Moting’s goal after Gnabry’s preparatory work showed Bayern’s superiority. It was the center forward’s fourth goal in the past three competitive games.
Bavaria in management mode
At the beginning of the second half, Bayern maintained their lead. Hardly anything happened in front of both goals, the game dragged on. Both Mane and Kramaric came on in the 61st minute.
Due to their passivity, Munich begged a little for a goal. Substitute Marcel Sabitzer only posed a threat again in the 71st minute. Before and after that, Bayern were lucky in a few situations in front of their own goal.
Barcelona asks the record champions for the second leg
On matchday 5 of the Champions League group stage, FC Bayern Munich must beat FC Barcelona away from home (Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:00 p.m.).
At the end of the 12th match day of the Bundesliga, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim will be guests in Cologne (Sunday, October 30th at 7.30 p.m.). A day earlier, Munich are challenged at home against Mainz (3:30 p.m.).