A singular goal that came in the form of a rocket from Jamal Musiala was enough for Bayern Munich to overcome newly-promoted St Pauli. Efforts from both teams went unanswered as the game ended 1-0 and Bayern further consolidated their lead atop the Bundesliga table while St Pauli faces the threat of entering the relegation zone.

Bayern had scored 12 goals in their previous three league games going into the encounter in Hamburg, but they struggled against the disciplined hosts who staunchly refused to capitulate

Vincent Kompany is expected to name the same Bayern Munich team that beat Union Berlin last weekend as the Rekordmeister look to maintain their unbeaten record heading into the international break