Thomas Tuchel believes Bayern Munich’s hopes of Bundesliga titles are over following Saturday’s two-goal defeat at home to Borussia Dortmund.
Karim Adeymi opened the scoring for Dortmund in the 10th minute and Julian Ryerson’s 83rd-minute goal sealed the points, securing Dortmund’s first league win at Bayern since April 2014.
The result leaves Bayern 13 points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen with seven games remaining in the season.
Tuchel responded when asked by Sky Germany if the title race was over for Bayern after the defeat: “Yes, of course. It’s clear. Naturally, I no longer have any hope. No no no.
“After today’s match, I don’t need to tell you any more. How many points are we behind? 13? »
Tuchel, who will leave Bayern at the end of the season, added: “Congratulations to Leverkusen.”
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Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen remain unbeaten in their 39 matches so far this season, winning 34 and drawing five, following Saturday’s late 2-1 home win over Hoffenheim.
Maximilian Beier’s first-half goal for the visitors looked to end Leverkusen’s unbeaten run before Robert Andrich equalized in the 88th minute and Patrik Schick won the match two minutes later.
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