Thomas Müller throws a strike at the entrance and leads FC Bayern to victory
Bayern Munich have struggled against SC Freiburg for years, but managed to turn things around in their opening game at home. VAR gave them the lead at half-time, which was a blessing as they had struggled against Freiburg in the past. New coach Vincent Kompany brought on club veteran Thomas Müller at half-time, who promptly scored to make it 2-0 and secure the three points.
In this match, club legend Thomas Müller ensured a successful debut for coach Vincent Kompany in an important match. Bayern Munich, the dominant team, deservedly beat SC Freiburg 2-0 (1-0), but also had some difficulties in the game. Müller's goal in the 78th minute removed any doubts and scored in his 710th game for FCB. Unfortunately for Bayern, 1. FC Heidenheim prevented them from taking the lead in the table.
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane scored the first goal in the 38th minute after a controversial trade meter decision following a VAR review. The Englishman was celebrated before the game for his 36 goals in the previous season, which earned him the top scorer award. It was his first goal this season. Lucas Höler almost had another trade meter for Freiburg in the final minutes of the game.
Müller also had reason to celebrate: he came on as a substitute in the 59th minute and became the sole record holder. The 2014 World Champion, who already holds the Bayern record of 475 Bundesliga games, overtook legendary goalkeeper Sepp Maier. Just 19 minutes after coming on, he scored his 245th goal for Bayern and was congratulated by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who came running out of the goal.
In a home game marked by Bayern legends such as Maier, Hoeneß and Breitner, who were honoured on the 50th anniversary of the Bundesliga triumph, Kompany introduced a bold line-up. He used only two defenders, Min-Jae Kim and Dayot Upamecano, and often saw Joshua Kimmich drop back in defence. Kompany had said on DAZN before the game: “We need attacking players on the field to score goals.”
At first, Bayern had difficulty implementing this strategy. They dominated the game but had no chances. Freiburg, who had previously beaten Stuttgart 3-1, played compactly and made frequent forays forward. When gaps appeared, the Munich team lacked precision. Even the much-coveted youngster Michael Olise was initially unable to make much of an impact. It was only after almost 20 minutes that Jamal Musiala, Olise and Mathys Tel had their first chances.
Bayern needed the support of VAR in an intense first half in which Freiburg posed no offensive threat. Kane headed the ball onto Max Rosenfelder's hand, and referee Christian Dingert awarded a penalty after a video review. After the break,
