He FC Bayern Confidently, convincingly and with all his spirit he completed his obligatory task against relegation candidate 1. FC Union Berlin with a 5-1 victory – and that without the injured Leroy Sané, Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman and Jamal Musiala ( rested).

Since the last matchday, Bayer Leverkusen has been confirmed as the new champion, so the dethroned champions wanted to prove their worth once again. Thomas Müller scored in his 400th game with the starting eleven in the Bundesliga double, plus Leon Goretzka, who took a 1-0 lead, Harry Kane and Mathys Tel.

Before the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals against Real Madrid, Munich will host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga next Saturday.

Munich defense convinces: only one problem child falls

MANUEL NEUER – NOTE 3: As soon as he had checked it, Gosens opened his left hand (42'): the captain stretched out and directed the ball towards the corner. On this cold afternoon in Köpenick, Vertessen was helpless at 1:5.

JOSHUA KIMMICH – NOTE 3: The right-back, who scored the winning goal against Arsenal, usually had to defend against Hollerbach or Schäfer on counterattacks, he did it well and confidently. Forward with some exits, but without penetration.

ERIC DIER – NOTE 2: The British centre-back, who arrived from Tottenham Hotspur in January, is an absolute fixture. Mainly attentive, directing the other players. He is always at the height of the ball and strong with his head. Very safe bank back there.

MIN-JAE KIM – NOTE 2: By using the South Korean, coach Tuchel gave Matthijs de Ligt a break. Especially in a duel with the former Union lion, Volland. Strong rescue act that includes clarification of the situation (37th), very attentive. He had to leave work early in the 59th minute.

ALPHONSO DAVIES – NOTE 4: The left back, suspended against Arsenal, with some distractions, often got lost. His lack of self-confidence can be seen in the fact that he does not trust himself to shoot on goal.

Goretzka and Tel justify the starting eleven

LEÓN GORETZKA – NOTE 2: The constant in the midfield. It took until it reached operating temperature in Union. Good header – over (28). And an even better right hand to make it 1-0 (29th), his fifth league goal of the season. He came forward with a perfect cross to Müller's head to make it 5-0.

ALEKSANDAR PAVLOVIC – NOTE 3: The Munich native saw the success against Arsenal from the bench and joined the Union team in place of Laimer. He cleaned up numerous situations and stole balls from the opponent. He walked a lot, sometimes he limped a little.

MATHYS TEL – NOTE 2: As against Colonia, again in the starting eleven. At the start he passed through the right wing. A little rushed and unfortunate in some actions. But with a superior pass to Goretzka, who made it 1-0 and scored an own goal to make it 4-0 (62nd), his sixth goal of the season.

Müller with anniversary goal and top marks – Kane with premiere

THOMAS MÜLLER – NOTE 1: The Bayern veteran with his 400th starting eleven in the Bundesliga, total number of official matches 702. After two breaks in Arsenal's two games, Union were under control and skillfully let the ball pass before making it 1-0 . Even better: his volley to make it 3-0, his header to make it 5-0, his Bayern goals 241 and 242.

ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO-MOTING – NOTE 2: He last started on February 18, in the 2-3 defeat at Bochum. In the absence of all the full-backs (Coman, Gnabry injured and Musiala and Sané rested) he arrived from the left side. Good movements, intelligent passes, good cross to make it 3-0 for Müller.

HARRY KANE – NOTE 2: The center forward scored his 40th goal in his 41st competitive match this season. Perfectly timed free kick, which went over the barrier and into the right corner (45'): his first free kick goal for Bayern. Also: Assist point for Tel's goal.

Substitutes ensure victory

DAYOT UPAMECANO – NOTE 3: After replacing Kim (59th), he formed the right part of the central defense. He did his job solidly and reliably.

NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – NOTE 3: He arrived in the 71st minute, replacing Kimmich at right back. The Moroccan joined the offensive and Rönnow deflected his shot.

KONRAD LAIMER – NOTE 3: As Goretzka was allowed to shower early (71st), Laimer entered midfield. Some relaxation for the Austrian after Arsenal's goal.

BRYAN ZARAGOZA – NOTE 3: He Spanish Dribbler Tempo, an early transfer from FC Granada to Munich at the end of January, replaced Choupo-Moting in the 71st minute. He tried his luck with shots, but without luck.

LOVRO ZNONAREK – NO NOTE: the 18 year old Croatianwho was already two U-21 internationals for his country, replaced Müller in the 84th minute. With Bayern since July 2022, his second short stint in the professionals.

The original of this publication. “Müller impresses on anniversary, Kane celebrates debut: match results” comes from evening news.