Bundesliga Highlights: Bayern Munich Thrash Werder Bremen 6-1, Stay Top
Sadio Mane Nets Brace as Bayern Munich Maintain Unbeaten Run
Werder Bremen Suffer Heavy Home Defeat, Drop to 11th Position
German champions Bayern Munich kept their perfect start to the Bundesliga season intact with a resounding 6-1 victory over Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Sadio Mane scored twice for Bayern Munich, while Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane, Leon Goretzka, and Mathys Tel also got on the scoresheet.
Niclas Fullkrug pulled a goal back for Werder Bremen in the second half, but it proved to be a mere consolation as Bayern Munich comfortably secured all three points.
The win sees Bayern Munich maintain their position at the top of the Bundesliga table, while Werder Bremen drop to 11th place.
Match Summary
Bayern Munich dominated the match from start to finish, with Werder Bremen rarely threatening the visitors' goal.
Musiala opened the scoring for Bayern Munich in the sixth minute, firing home from close range after a clever pass from Mane.
Sane doubled Bayern Munich's lead in the 30th minute with a fine individual effort, before Mane made it 3-0 just before half-time.
Goretzka extended Bayern Munich's lead in the 59th minute, before Tel made it 5-0 in the 64th minute.
Fullkrug pulled a goal back for Werder Bremen in the 75th minute, but Mane restored Bayern Munich's five-goal advantage just two minutes later.
Reaction
"We played very well today," said Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann. "We were very good in possession and created a lot of chances." (cite)
"We are very happy with the result," said Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer. "It was a great performance from the whole team."
"It was a difficult game," said Werder Bremen coach Ole Werner. "Bayern Munich are a very good team and they were too strong for us today." (cite)
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