Jamal Musiala’s long-range goal in the 22nd minute was the difference between the two teams with St. Pauli defending heroically despite Bayern’s dominance. The win now means that they sit six points clear of RB Leipzig, who have a game in hand over the Rekordmeister.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is in his first season managing in Germany, but it does not mean that the coach is unfamiliar with recently-promoted Bundesliga side, St. Pauli. Kompany, of course,