Unstoppable Bayern Leave No Chance! | FC Bayern München vs Eintracht Frankfurt | Highlights | MD23

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich powered past third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 with an impressive display of high pressing football on Sunday to restore their eight-point lead in the Bundesliga over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. The Bavarians were dominant throughout, successfully stifling any attacking threat from Eintracht and earning their first win in three matches across all competitions following two consecutive draws. They are now on 58 points at the top of the table, with Leverkusen, who secured a 2-0 victory over Holstein Kiel on Saturday, in second place with 50 points. Eintracht, meanwhile, remain third with 42 points, trailing significantly behind the leaders.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany emphasized the importance of staying grounded despite the convincing victory. "Now we have won, but we will stay calm as we did the last few days [after draws against Leverkusen last week and Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday]," Kompany said in his post-match press conference. "The couple of days leading into the game, we felt the team was sharper. There were a lot of reasons for us to get a result today. The intensity from both sides was pretty high from the start, and we managed to tilt the game in our favour. The players showed they were hungry today."

Bayern wasted no time asserting their dominance, launching wave after wave of attacks in a pulsating first half. Eintracht were pinned deep in their own half, barely able to string together meaningful possession as Bayern’s relentless pressing forced repeated errors. Despite several golden chances, Bayern were made to wait until stoppage time in the first half when Michael Olise capitalized on a perfectly weighted Leroy Sané cutback to slot the ball home, giving the hosts a deserved lead. The goal was a testament to Bayern’s persistence, as they continued probing until they found the breakthrough.

The Bavarians suffered a setback just before halftime when midfield orchestrator Joshua Kimmich was forced off due to injury, prompting some concern among the Bayern camp. However, Kompany reassured fans after the match that Kimmich’s injury did not appear to be too serious. "He took a knock, but we don't think it’s anything major. We’ll have to assess him in the next few days," the coach stated. Despite the setback, Bayern showed no signs of slowing down as they emerged from the tunnel for the second half with the same intensity and attacking intent.

Their relentless pressure paid off again in the 61st minute when Japan international Hiroki Ito marked his first-ever goal for Bayern in style. A well-delivered corner led to a moment of misjudgment from Eintracht keeper Kevin Trapp, who failed to properly clear the ball, allowing Ito to pounce and double Bayern’s lead. In doing so, Ito became the first Japanese player to score a league goal for Bayern Munich, adding a historic note to the occasion. The second goal all but sealed Eintracht’s fate, as their defensive organization continued to unravel under Bayern’s unrelenting offensive pressure.

With Harry Kane making his much-anticipated return from a calf injury as a second-half substitute, Bayern had another attacking weapon at their disposal. The England captain’s presence immediately added another dimension to their attack, and in the 78th minute, it appeared as though the hosts were destined for a third goal. A swift counterattack saw Sané in acres of space with only the keeper to beat, but in a rare moment of profligacy, the winger scuffed his shot wide, sparing Eintracht further embarrassment.

The missed opportunity did little to halt Bayern’s momentum, and just five minutes later, Jamal Musiala delivered the goal that had eluded them. The young German star, known for his silky dribbling and composure in front of goal, embarked on a dazzling solo run, effortlessly weaving through the Eintracht defense before clinically slotting the ball past Trapp. It was a moment of individual brilliance that underlined Musiala’s ever-growing influence on the team, further reinforcing his reputation as one of Europe’s most promising young talents.

With Eintracht’s defensive line completely in disarray, Bayern put the finishing touches on their emphatic performance in stoppage time. Substitute Serge Gnabry, eager to make an impact, latched onto a well-timed through ball and calmly slotted in Bayern’s fourth goal, completing the rout. The goal served as the exclamation point on a dominant display, leaving Eintracht shell-shocked and Bayern’s title ambitions further strengthened.

As the final whistle blew, Bayern Munich’s emphatic victory sent a clear message to their rivals. Their high-intensity pressing game, coupled with clinical finishing, showcased why they remain the team to beat in the Bundesliga. With the Champions League Round of 16 clash against Leverkusen looming next month, Bayern’s return to winning ways could not have come at a better time. The challenge now will be maintaining this momentum as they push for both domestic and European glory, with Kompany's side looking increasingly formidable as the season progresses.