Tuesday, July 2, 2024 03:31 PM
Bayern Munich defeats Cologne, delays Leverkusen's title celebration
- Raphael Guerreiro and Thomas Mueller score in Bayern's 2-0 win
- Dortmund and RB Leipzig secure crucial victories in Champions League race
- Mainz boosts survival hopes with a 4-1 comeback win against Hoffenheim
Image Credits: Vanguard NewsBayern Munich's victory over Cologne delays Bayer Leverkusen's title celebration. Dortmund and RB Leipzig secure crucial wins in the Champions League race, while Mainz boosts their survival hopes with a comeback win against Hoffenheim.
Bayern Munich secured a 2-0 victory over Cologne, with Raphael Guerreiro and Thomas Mueller finding the back of the net. The win delayed Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga title celebration, as they now need to defeat Werder Bremen to clinch the trophy.
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel made strategic changes to his lineup, with Guerreiro's stunning goal breaking the deadlock in the second half. Mueller sealed the deal with a late goal in stoppage time.
In the race for the final Champions League spot, Dortmund and RB Leipzig both secured crucial wins. Dortmund overcame Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 despite being reduced to 10 men, while Leipzig cruised to a 3-0 victory over Wolfsburg.
Mainz boosted their survival hopes by coming from behind to defeat Hoffenheim 4-1, closing in on safety. Bochum, currently in the final safe spot, settled for a 1-1 draw against Heidenheim.
Later, Stuttgart will aim to level points with Bayern Munich by securing a win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
