FC Bayern continues its impressive run in the Bundesliga, with a thrilling victory in Freiburg inching them closer to a remarkable milestone.
By clinching a 3-2 win against SC Freiburg, the team not only secured three valuable points but also reached an incredible milestone. Lennart Karl’s last-minute goal marked the 100th strike for the reigning champions this season.
Vincent Kompany’s squad is now only one goal away from matching the all-time Bundesliga record from the 1971/72 season, during which FC Bayern registered a total of 101 goals.
The 18-year-old forward’s goal came during a gripping match where Munich was behind for a significant period before staging a comeback in the dying moments to secure a victory.
Following a dominant win over Union Berlin, the team increased their season tally from 97 to 100 goals after 28 matchdays, showcasing their offensive prowess.
After the match against Union, Kompany had downplayed the importance of such milestones: “I’m not one to dwell on records. I’m not really focused on that. I believe we will surpass this record, but I have other priorities,” the Bayern coach stated.
Nonetheless, the statistics are impressive. Few teams can rival Bayern’s consistency and offensive effectiveness, consistently creating numerous scoring opportunities against all opponents. Their next Bundesliga game presents a chance to finally surpass the long-standing record—only one goal is required to achieve that feat.
Before that, however, the team faces a Champions League clash against Real Madrid on Tuesday, where they will aim to add to their goal tally and set a positive tone for the second leg at home.