Bayern Munich Top German League After Narrow Win As Sane Scores Historic Goal

German football star Leroy Sane saved Bayern Munich on Saturday by scoring the winner and only goal in a Bundesliga match against Arminia Bielefeld.

Bayern Munich came away with an important 1-0 win at Allianz Arena to top the league table before a critical Der Klassiker, or The Classic against title contenders Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park on Dec. 4.

Sane scored the powerful left-footed long shot goal in the 71st minute to seal the victory.

It was a historic goal for the club.

With the goal, Bayern Munich scored the 102 league goals in the 2021 calendar year to set a Bundesliga record.

The previous record-holder was Koln in 1977.

Bayern Munich have 31 points in 13 weeks in the league.

Second-place Borussia Dortmund collected 30 points and is chasing their rivals.

Arminia Bielefeld are in the relegation zone with nine points. -