Bayern Munich clinch 11th consecutive Bundesliga championship as Dortmund stumble in thrilling season finale
Bayern Munich have secured their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title with a thrilling finish on the last day of the season. Dortmund, who entered the decisive final match with a two-point lead over Bayern, crumbled under pressure and settled for a draw against Mainz at home. Dortmund's hopes were dashed as Mainz took a two-goal lead in the disastrous first half, with forward Sebastian Haller missing a penalty. In contrast, Bayern took an early lead within 10 minutes against Cologne, courtesy of winger Kingsley Coman. A late penalty converted by Cologne's Dejan Ljubicic added late drama, with the title seemingly going Dortmund's way. However, Bayern's Jamal Musiala scored in the 89th minute, securing a memorable 2-1 victory. Although Dortmund managed to equalize in stoppage time through Niklas Sule, they had little time left to chase a winning goal. The final whistle confirmed Bayern as the winners of their 33rd German top-flight title. This season has been turbulent for