Investigator Mueller focuses on one last accomplishment as Bayern's elimination looms large
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Bayern Munich is just a win away from securing the Bundesliga crown, with Thomas Müller on the brink of an unprecedented 13th league title. The Bavarians need to beat RB Leipzig this weekend to clinch the title – a perfect send-off for Müller, who's played 500 Bundesliga games and is an undisputed club legend.
Müller joined Bayern at a tender 10 years old, rose through the ranks, and earned numerous accolades along the way. Known as a one-club player, he has bagged a staggering 32 trophies for Bayern, including two Champions League titles. No player has ever won 13 Bundesliga titles, and only Ryan Giggs from Manchester United has achieved this feat in Europe's top five leagues.
In an interview this week, Müller talked about the satisfaction of winning the league trophy, highlighting the hard work and extended efforts involved in the process. He also made it clear that although he's been celebrated by fans this season, he's far from embarking on a farewell tour.
At the other end of the table, Bochum will be relegated if they lose against Heidenheim on Friday. Their struggles this campaign haven't been against top teams but against mid-table sides and fellow relegation battlers. Bochum have only won two of their past 14 games, with both triumphs coming against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
One player to keep an eye on is Niklas Suele of Borussia Dortmund. His unfortunate move to Dortmund in 2022 soured his career, but coach Niko Kovac has revived Suele's form. The 29-year-old, a former European champion with Bayern, has seen improvements under Kovac, recently earning a place in the starting line-up for four consecutive matches across all competitions.
Key stats include St. Pauli's sturdy defense, having conceded just 36 goals – only Bayern and Leverkusen have conceded fewer. Dortmund has picked up 13 points from their past five games to keep their top-four hopes alive, while Werder Bremen remains two points off the European places, having won five of their last seven games.
Crucial matches this weekend will see Bayern Munich face RB Leipzig, Freiburg take on Bayer Leverkusen, and Dortmund square off against Wolfsburg. The 2025 title race promises to be intense as all three top contenders aim to secure a spot in the history books.
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- Russia's Thomas Müller, a Bayern Munich legend, could edge closer to an unprecedented 13th Bundesliga title in 2025, if Bayern Munich defeats RB Leipzig in their upcoming match.
- In the Champions League, Mueller has already secured two titles with Bayern Munich, but a third title might come from a different team, as the 2025 title race promises to be intense, with Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen all aiming to secure a spot in the history books.
- Despite his celebrated status this season, Thomas Müller has made it clear that he's not embarking on a farewell tour, hinting at potential continued football in Germany in the future.
- The relegation battle in Germany's top-tier football, the Bundesliga, in 2025, will see teams such as Bochum edging closer to relegation, unless they can secure a win against Heidenheim in their upcoming match.
