Bayern Munich record as Bundesliga celebrates 50 years
Arjen Robben, who scored in last season's Champions League final, celebrates his goal against Nuremberg.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben score in Bayern's 2-0 win over Nuremberg
- European champions have three wins from three in Germany's top division
- Bayern Leverkusen in second place after beating Borussia Monchengladbach
- Borussia Dortmund lead on goal difference following Friday's victory
The European and German
league champions triumphed 2-0 at home for a new milestone of 28
top-flight matches without defeat, giving new coach Pep Guardiola a
perfect start of three wins from three.
The win left Bayern in third place on goal difference behind Bayer Leverkusen and table-topping Borussia Dortmund.
Having hit the post early
on through Daniel Ginczek, Nuremberg had seemed set for a third
successive draw after frustrating the home team in front of a 71,000
sellout crowd, as Raphael Schafer saved David Alaba's first-half penalty
and denied several other Bayern efforts.
However, France
midfielder Franck Ribery broke the deadlock with a header in the 69th
minute after a teasing cross by captain Philipp Lahm to ensure that
Bayern scored for a 40th successive match.
Arjen Robben, who had
been fouled for the penalty, wrapped up the points nine minutes later as
he finished a trademark run into the box with a low shot into the
corner of the net.
Xherdan Shaqiri also hit the Nuremberg woodwork, having come on to replace Ribery.
"It's an important
victory," said Guardiola, whose team next travels to Freiburg on Tuesday
and then goes to Prague for Friday's European Super Cup match against
English side Chelsea -- a rematch of the 2012 Champions League final.
"I'm satisfied,
especially with the second half and our control of the game. Just like
in Frankfurt, we hardly let them hit us on the break, which is something
I've talked about a lot with the team.
"Especially when Franck
and Arjen have the ball, we can attack at pace. Nuremberg were
unbelievably well organized. It's always difficult against this type of
team."
The match marked the
debut of Bayern's new signing Mario Gotze, who played 68 minutes before
being substituted in favor of Toni Kroos. Thomas Muller came on six
minutes earlier, replacing Thiago Alcantara -- another newcomer, who
made his first start.
Former
Bayern Munich defender Breno was sentenced to three years and nine
months in prison in July 2012 for burning down his villa.
The Brazilian looked to have a bright career ahead of him when Bayern signed him from Sao Paulo in 2008.
The Brazilian looked to have a bright career ahead of him when Bayern signed him from Sao Paulo in 2008.
Breno,
pictured here taking on Argentina's Sergio Aguero, was part of Brazil's
squad for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He and he teammates battled their
way to a bronze medal in China.
Breno,
pictured here taking on Argentina's Sergio Aguero, was part of Brazil's
squad for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He and he teammates battled their
way to a bronze medal in China.
In
July 2012, Breno was convicted of second-degree arson and ordered to
serve three-and-a-half years at a correctional facility in Stadelheim.
In
July 2012, Breno was convicted of second-degree arson and ordered to
serve three-and-a-half years at a correctional facility in Stadelheim.
This
week he was back at Bayern. Breno will work with the club's young
players while on day release from prison. He will almost certainly face
deportation when he is released from prison, according to Bayern
president Uli Hoeness, but Breno hopes to rebuild his playing career in
Brazil.
This
week he was back at Bayern. Breno will work with the club's young
players while on day release from prison. He will almost certainly face
deportation when he is released from prison, according to Bayern
president Uli Hoeness, but Breno hopes to rebuild his playing career in
Brazil.
House blaze
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Breno's rise and fall
Argen Robben signals the opening goal of the 2013-14 Bundesliga season as Bayern Munich eased to a first day win.
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Moenchengladbach saves a penalty from Thomas Mueller of Bayern Munich.
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Moenchengladbach saves a penalty from Thomas Mueller of Bayern Munich.
David
Alaba celebrates scoring his side's clinching third goal from the
penalty spot in the 3-1 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach.
David
Alaba celebrates scoring his side's clinching third goal from the
penalty spot in the 3-1 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach.
Montpellier's
French midfielder Remy Cabella celebrates his opening goal of the Ligue
1 campaign against reigning champions Paris St German.
Montpellier's
French midfielder Remy Cabella celebrates his opening goal of the Ligue
1 campaign against reigning champions Paris St German.
Maxwell picks up the ball after scoring PSG's equalizer in their first Ligue 1 match of the season at Montepellier.
Maxwell picks up the ball after scoring PSG's equalizer in their first Ligue 1 match of the season at Montepellier.
Robben first
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Bayern and PSG open league campaigns
Bayern
Munich players lift the trophy as they celebrate winning the UEFA
Champions League final after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at Wembley
Stadium in London on Saturday, May 25.
Bayern Munich's midfielder Arjen Robben celebrates scoring the winning goal against Borussia Dortmund.
Bayern Munich's midfielder Arjen Robben celebrates scoring the winning goal against Borussia Dortmund.
Bayern Head Coach Jupp Heynckes is carried by his players after winning the UEFA Champions League final.
Bayern Head Coach Jupp Heynckes is carried by his players after winning the UEFA Champions League final.
Arjen
Robben of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring the winning goal
against Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League final at
Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, May 25. Bayern defeated Dortmund
2-1.
Arjen
Robben of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring the winning goal
against Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League final at
Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, May 25. Bayern defeated Dortmund
2-1.
Head
Coach Jurgen Klopp, right, of Borussia Dortmund consoles his players
after losing to Bayern Munich in the championship match.
Head
Coach Jurgen Klopp, right, of Borussia Dortmund consoles his players
after losing to Bayern Munich in the championship match.
Bayern players celebrate after match play was completed.
Bayern players celebrate after match play was completed.
Dortmund players lie on the field in defeat after losing to Bayern 2-1.
Dortmund players lie on the field in defeat after losing to Bayern 2-1.
Arjen Robben, left, of Bayern Munich challenges Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund for the ball.
Arjen Robben, left, of Bayern Munich challenges Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund for the ball.
Bayern Munich's striker Mario Mandzukic, left, scores the opening goal of the match.
Bayern Munich's striker Mario Mandzukic, left, scores the opening goal of the match.
Ilkay Gundogan of Borussia Dortmund, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a penalty kick to tie the game 1-1.
Ilkay Gundogan of Borussia Dortmund, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a penalty kick to tie the game 1-1.
Bayern Munich supporters light flares in the stands during the game.
Bayern Munich supporters light flares in the stands during the game.
Bayern
Munich's French midfielder Franck Ribery, center, talks with Borussia
Dortmund's striker Robert Lewandowski after a penalty was called.
Bayern
Munich's French midfielder Franck Ribery, center, talks with Borussia
Dortmund's striker Robert Lewandowski after a penalty was called.
Mario
Mandzukic of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring a goal against
Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley
Stadium in London on May 25.
Mario
Mandzukic of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring a goal against
Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley
Stadium in London on May 25.
Borussia
Dortmund's midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski, left, vies with Bayern
Munich's defender Jerome Boateng during the UEFA Champions League final
at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, May 25.
Borussia
Dortmund's midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski, left, vies with Bayern
Munich's defender Jerome Boateng during the UEFA Champions League final
at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, May 25.
Dortmund's goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller makes a save against Bayern during the first half.
Dortmund's goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller makes a save against Bayern during the first half.
Borussia Dortmund's Polish midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski, center, reacts after missing a goal against Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund's Polish midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski, center, reacts after missing a goal against Dortmund.
Robert Lewandowski, left, of Borussia Dortmund collides with Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich.
Robert Lewandowski, left, of Borussia Dortmund collides with Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich.
Head Coach Jurgen Klopp of Borussia Dortmund shouts from the sidelines during the match.
Head Coach Jurgen Klopp of Borussia Dortmund shouts from the sidelines during the match.
Fans fill Wembley Stadium during the Champions League final match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
Fans fill Wembley Stadium during the Champions League final match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
Thomas
Mueller, left, of Bayern Munich goes after the ball against Neven
Subotic of Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League final
match at Wembley Stadium in London on May 25.
Thomas
Mueller, left, of Bayern Munich goes after the ball against Neven
Subotic of Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League final
match at Wembley Stadium in London on May 25.
Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund, center, drives to the goal against Dante, right, of Bayern Munich.
Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund, center, drives to the goal against Dante, right, of Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich fans wave red flags before the start of the championship game.
Bayern Munich fans wave red flags before the start of the championship game.
Borussia Dortmund supporters fill the stands as they wait for their team to take the field.
Borussia Dortmund supporters fill the stands as they wait for their team to take the field.
Borussia Dortmund fans in the upper deck of Wembley Stadium cheer for their team.
Borussia Dortmund fans in the upper deck of Wembley Stadium cheer for their team.
Bayern Munich supporters cheer from the stands.
Bayern Munich supporters cheer from the stands.
Borussia Dortmund wear black and yellow attire in support of their team.
Borussia Dortmund wear black and yellow attire in support of their team.
From
left, UEFA President Michel Platini, German Chancellor Angela Merkel
and German Football Association President Wolfgang Niersbach watch the
action from the stands.
From
left, UEFA President Michel Platini, German Chancellor Angela Merkel
and German Football Association President Wolfgang Niersbach watch the
action from the stands.
Champions League Final: Dortmund vs. Bayern
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"We ran out of gas in
the course of the second half," said Nuremberg coach Michael Wiesinger, a
Champions League winner with Bayern in 2001.
"I was impressed with the way Bayern never became impatient. They imposed their game on us and deserved the win."
Leverkusen claimed
second place after beating Borussia Monchengladbach 4-2 at home, with
Germany winger Sidney Sam netting twice.
Mainz made it four clubs
on nine points with a 2-0 win at home to Wolfsburg, whose new signing
Luis Gustavo was sent off in the 64th minute for a second booking. It
was the Brazilian's second game since leaving Bayern.
Schalke's poor start
continued with a 2-1 defeat at Hannover, leaving coach Jens Keller under
pressure ahead of next week's Champions League qualifier against PAOK
Salonika. The Royal Blues have just one point from three games.
Hoffenheim drew 3-3 with Freiburg, while Hertha Berlin beat Hamburg 1-0 in Saturday's late match.
On Friday, last season's
runners-up Dortmund won 1-0 at Werder Bremen thanks to a second-half
goal from Poland striker Robert Lewandowski.
That match took place 49
years and 364 days after the two clubs met in the opening round of the
newly-formed Bundesliga competition in 1963.
In France, Marseille notched a third successive win to move two points clear at the top of the table.
Striker Andre-Pierre Gignac netted a late winner at Valenciennes, while Lyon stayed third after losing 1-0 at home to Reims.
Second-placed Monaco
drew 0-0 at home to Toulouse on Friday, while defending champions Paris
Saint-Germain will seek a first win this season at Nantes on Sunday,
following two draws.
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