Bayern Munich's 7 Incredible Record-Breaking Moments You Should Know
When an already perfect team becomes better, these are what you get.
By Farouq Johari — 27 Mar 2014, 04:53 PM — Updated about 10 years ago
1. A record of successfully completing 1006 out of their 1078 passes, a staggering 93.32% pass completion and conquering 77% of ball possession, both in a single match
Bayern set a new European record of successfully completing 1006 out of their 1078 attempted passes in the win vs Hertha. Bayern had 77% possession in the victory vs Hertha; a new Bundesliga record.
vavel.com2. A record of the first EVER manager to reach the longest undefeated streak of 27 games (and still counting) set by Pep Guardiola in his first 27 games with Bayern Munich
After one year in office, Bayern coach Pep Guardiola has exceeded expectations: To make a perfect team even more perfect, winning the title even earlier than his predecessor.
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Bayern manager Pep Guardiola, appointed in the summer, has not lost in his first 27 matches in the Bundesliga. Kaiserslautern's Karl-Heinz Feldkamp (1978-79) had the old record with 14.
3. A record of 27-game unbeaten run this season (and still counting)
Bayern Munich's first eleven against Hertha Berlin on 25 March 2014.
Image via www.soccerladuma.co.zaBayern's 27-game unbeaten run to start a Bundesliga season is also a record. Bayer Leverkusen's 24 at the start of 2009-10 was the old landmark. If they see the season out unbeaten, they will break AC Milan's record of 58 games (1991 to 1993) for Europe's top-five leagues.
4. A record of winning 10 away games in a row (and still counting)
Bayern Municg's players celebrate after recording their 10 away wins in a row against Mainz.
Image via www.dailymail.co.ukBayern have won their last 10 away matches in the league. The old record was nine - again, set by them last season.
5. A record of winning 19 games in a row (and still counting)
Mario Mandzukic (left) celebrates after scoring against Hertha Berlin on 25 March 2014.
Image via uk.eurosport.yahoo.comBayern Munich have won their last 19 games - a Bundesliga record. The previous record was 15, set by Bayern Munich in 2005.
The match against Hertha Berlin on 25 March 2014 was Bayern’s 19th consecutive win.
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6. A record of 52 undefeated Bundesliga matches in a row (and still counting)
Toni Kroos (front) celebrates after scoring against Hertha Berlin on 25 March 2014.
Image via www.rappler.comBayern Munich have not lost in 52 Bundesliga matches, a run going back to October 2012. Hamburg had the old record of 36 games unbeaten in 1982 and 1983.
If they avoid defeat in their remaining 7 matches this season, not only will they become the first side ever to go through an entire Bundesliga season unbeaten.
vavel.com7. A record of the fastest team EVER to clinch the Bundesliga title with 7 more games to play
Bayern have won their 23rd Bundesliga title (24th German title) in record time. With 7 Matchdays to go, they have an unassailable 25-point advantage over Dortmund, beating the record set by themselves last season (won the 2012/13 title with 6 Matchdays to go).
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Bayern won the championship in March, earlier than last year and earlier than anyone else in any major European league.
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