Bundesliga
Thomas Müller's final game for Bayern Munich ended in a resounding 4-0 win as the champions breezed past Hoffenheim, whose Bundesliga status is secure for another season despite the heavy defeat.
Hoffenheim 0-4 Bayern Munich
Goals: 0-1 Olise 33', 0-2 Kimmich 53' (assist: Olise), 0-3 Gnabry 80' (assist: Kane), 0-4 Kane 86' (assist: Boey)
The final matchday of the Bundesliga season saw Bayern visit struggling Hoffenheim at the PreZero Arena. While the title was already secured, all eyes were on Müller, who was named in the starting line-up for the final time in the Bundesliga ahead of his summer departure. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, came into the match needing a point to guarantee their top-flight status for another season, although results elsewhere could do the job for them regardless of the outcome of their own game.
The first half saw Bayern dominate possession, but clear-cut chances were at a premium. However, the breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when Michael Olise stepped up to take a free-kick from around 25 yards out. The Frenchman curled a sublime effort over the wall and into the bottom corner, leaving Oliver Baumann with no chance. Olise's goal was a moment of pure quality in an otherwise cagey first half, giving Bayern a slender lead at the break.
Joshua Kimmich doubled the lead in the 53rd minute, finishing off a well-worked team move. Hoffenheim tried to respond, with Andrej Kramarić forcing a save from Manuel Neuer in the 66th minute. The emotional highlight of the match came in the 61st minute when Müller was substituted off for Harry Kane, receiving a standing ovation from both sets of fans as well as the Bayern bench. Kane's introduction added further impetus to Bayern's attack, and the floodgates opened in the final stages. Serge Gnabry made it 3-0 in the 80th minute, before Kane himself got on the scoresheet six minutes later to complete the rout.
Despite the heavy defeat, Hoffenheim will be in the Bundesliga next season thanks to Werder Bremen's win over 16th-placed Heidenheim. For Bayern, it was a fitting end to their championship-winning campaign, with Müller's farewell ending in three points, a familiar theme throughout his time with his boyhood club.
Olise put in a stellar performance that set the tone for Bayern's dominant victory. His exquisite free-kick not only broke the deadlock but also showcased his technical prowess. Throughout the match, Olise was a constant threat, creating chances and keeping the Hoffenheim defense on their toes. His goal and assist demonstrated his ability to influence the game in crucial moments, making him the standout player in this final Bundesliga fixture.
Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Hoffenheim 0.5 - Bayern Munich 1.36
Fastest player: Adam Hložek (Hoffenheim), 33.69 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 1-0 by Michael Olise (Bayern), 7 percent
Most pressed player: Michael Olise (Bayern), 27 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern), +2.34
Fantasy Heroes: Michael Olise (Bayern, 392 points), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern, 276 points), Serge Gnabry (Bayern, 215 points)