Once again, Bayern Munich showcased their invincibility in the Bundesliga. Franck Ribéry and his teammates secured a home victory against Hamburg (3-1), maintaining their lead at the top of the championship. With goals from Mandzukic, Götze, and Shaqiri, Bayern Munich claimed their fourteenth victory in sixteen matches, becoming Autumn Champions. This win marked their 41st consecutive match without defeat in the Bundesliga. They now hold a seven-point lead over Leverkusen, who faced Frankfurt the following Sunday. Despite a goal from Aubameyang, Borussia Dortmund could only manage a draw against Hoffenheim (2-2) and remained in third place. The gap between the last two Champions League finalists widened to 12 points.
As Bayern Munich prepared to fly to the Sherif Kingdom for the Club World Cup, they did so with confidence as the reigning European champions and favorites for the upcoming competition.
