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UNBEATABLE RUN: BAYERN MUNICH EXTENDS STREAK, EYES 52-YEAR BUNDESLIGA MILESTONE

Bayern Munich will equal a 52-year-old Bundesliga record by staying top for a 43rd consecutive round, regardless of their result against Freiburg. The streak matches their 1972-73 feat.

Unbeatable Run: Bayern Munich Extends Streak, Eyes 52-Year Bundesliga Milestone
Bayern Will Equal 1970s Record

Even in the unlikely event of a home defeat to Freiburg, Bayern Munich will tie a league record that has stood for 52 years due to their long-standing dominance in the Bundesliga.

Regardless of the outcome in Munich on Saturday, Vincent Kompany's squad will sit at the top of the Bundesliga, equaling the 1972 record established by Bayern from March 1972 to the end of the 1972–73 campaign, when legends like Franz Beckenbauer, Paul Breitner, Gerd Müller, and Uli Hoeneß led the team to its second and third Bundesliga championships.

Kicker magazine reports that the record ended in the 1973–74 season's first round when the Udo Lattek-led Bayern team defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf with a "comfortable" 3-1 score, while Stuttgart triumphed with a 3-0 victory over Schalke. That season, Bayern went on to secure their third successive title.

This season, Union Berlin halted Bayern's impressive 16-game winning streak just before the international break. The Bavarian giants will be eager to start another winning stretch against Freiburg before heading to Arsenal on Wednesday for the Champions League. With ten matches played, Bayern currently holds a six-point lead over Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Freiburg has not managed to beat Bayern since May 2015, and they have never won a league match in Munich, where they have endured some heavy defeats. After losing their first two league games, Freiburg has only lost to Bayer Leverkusen since then.

On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund, currently in third place, will face fourth-placed Stuttgart, with Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi hoping to draw attention for his performance rather than for the possession of illegal weapons. Adeyemi stated that the item came into his possession after he ordered a "mystery box" online.

This Saturday will see struggling Wolfsburg host Leverkusen for the first time since parting ways with their sporting director and coach. Leverkusen aims for better results ahead of their away match against Manchester City on Tuesday.

Eintracht Frankfurt, another Champions League contender, will visit Cologne late Saturday.

In a 2-2 draw against Union, Luis Diaz, who has been impressive for Bayern, scored what could be termed the season's best goal from a difficult angle. Since joining Bayern from Liverpool, the Colombian forward has netted 11 goals and provided five assists in his first 17 outings for the team.

Hoffenheim's leading scorer, Fisnik Asllani, who has netted five goals, has participated in every game so far. Mainz will be wary of the threat he poses.

Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav, who recently returned from an injury, was not selected for Germany's World Cup qualifiers. After scoring two goals before the international break, he played against Dortmund in hopes of remaining on Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's radar for the upcoming World Cup.

Following the injury that kept wing defender Álex Grimaldo out of Spain's World Cup qualifying match against Turkey on Tuesday, Leverkusen is concerned about his fitness. Grimaldo had already been at his limits and missed Leverkusen's 3-0 defeat to Bayern. He has become a vital player for Leverkusen after many key players left during the summer.

After suffering a leg injury during the Club World Cup in July, Jamal Musiala returned to ball training with Bayern last week. The club plans for the 22-year-old forward to get some playing time in December and be fully fit by January when the league resumes after its 2 ½-week winter break.

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The winter transfer window is just around the corner, and as usual, Bayern Munich's name is popping up in transfer rumours all over the place. But the top guys at the club keep saying they won't be bringing anyone in this January.

As for players leaving, there's talk about guys whose contracts are almost up. Leon Goretzka is one of them, and he's been linked to a bunch of clubs lately.

Apparently, Bayern hasn't offered Goretzka a new deal yet. They're looking at younger midfielders to possibly replace him in the summer. Tottenham, Napoli, Fenerbahce, and Atletico Madrid are all said to be interested in snagging Goretzka this winter.

Sky Sports Germany says that Vincent Kompany thinks highly of Goretzka. The coach wants him to stay and appreciates what he brings to the field.

On the other hand, The Athletic is saying that the rumours about Goretzka going to Tottenham are off base. Apparently, Tottenham isn't trying to get him. Goretzka is also said to be locked in on finishing out the season strong with Bayern.

Goretzka's still got a job to do at Bayern.

Aleksandar Pavlovic has kind of jumped ahead of Goretzka in the lineup. The young midfielder played great in the first half of the season.

Goretzka's been coming off the bench lately. Even though he's not a starter right now, Goretzka can still help the team in the second half of the season. His experience will be really important in those big Champions League games. Plus, he can play different positions if needed. He can fill in on defence or be an attacking midfielder. A guy like that could be really helpful for Bayern as they try to win it all.

Right now, it looks like Kompany is happy with his team. Other than Sacha Boey, Bayern isn't expected to let go of any senior players this winter. Since Bayern is competing in three different competitions, Kompany will need everyone to play their best.

CONFIRMED: FABRIZIO ROMANO VALIDATES BAYERN MUNICH INTEREST IN €50M-RATED BRAZILIAN FORWARD RAYAN.

Bayern Munich eyes Vasco’s Rayan for a €50m summer move. Read how the 19-year-old fits into the 2026 attack alongside Harry Kane.

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Bayern Munich opens negotiations for Vasco starlet Rayan

Bayern Munich had a decent summer with player transfers, though the timing could've been better. The club isn't planning on getting anyone new in January, but they're lining up deals for the summer.

Besides big-name signings, Bayern's also keeping an eye on young talent. They seem pretty interested in a top Brazilian prospect.

According to UOL in Brazil, Bayern is talking more with Vasco's forward, Rayan, and his people. The 19-year-old is up for joining Bayern, and Vasco is waiting for an offer. Word is, Vasco wants close to €50 million for himself.

Fabrizio Romano, the football transfer guy, also said Bayern is keen on Rayan. He knows there's been contact, but Rayan's just one of several players Bayern's looking at to beef up their attack.

Since Vasco might want a lot for Rayan, Bayern could be thinking about putting him straight into the first team. The kid can play on the right or behind the main striker. He's had a great season with Vasco, scoring 20 goals in all competitions.

Rayan's stats make him sound like a scoring machine, but he might need a bit to get used to the Bundesliga. Since Bayern has enough players in attack, Rayan could get time to adjust.

Bayern will need to get a forward next summer.

They let go of three experienced forwards over the summer and signed Luis Diaz for keeps, and Nicolas Jackson is on loan from Chelsea. Lennart Karl has really stepped up and is now a regular in the squad this season.

Max Eberl recently hinted that they probably won't buy Jackson permanently next summer. So, Bayern will need someone who can fill in for Harry Kane and play on the wings if needed.

Someone like Rayan might not be ready to back up Kane just yet. If Bayern gets the Brazilian forward, they'd still need another number nine to add some depth to the attack. Bayern might not spend a ton on forwards this summer, but there will definitely be some fresh faces in that part of the team.

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