Jinxed? Bayern Munich dethroned from top of the table after a record 67 matchdays

Bayern Munich, once the record holders in the Bundesliga, have lost their top position after a record 67 consecutive matchdays. The champions were held off by Schalke 04 in a 0-0 draw at the Veltins-Arena. Vincent Kompany's team had dominated the pole position for an impressive 67 matches, but their reign came to an end.

Miron Muslić played a crucial role in Schalke's victory, with 18 interceptions that forced Bayern to work harder for possession. The Royal Blues showed that they could trouble Bayern without outperforming them; they just needed to be effective in rushing the opposition and creating duels and decisions. Bayern's wastefulness in front of goal, combined with some poor luck, resulted in them missing all six big chances during the match.

This loss may serve as motivation for other teams to challenge Bayern's dominance. The article aims to reassure those who feared a jinx on the record, acknowledging that Schalke's victory was unexpected but fair.