It was neither the sparkling season some Bayern Munich fans had expected in coach Julian Nagelsmann's first one in charge nor was it the bruising one others had anticipated as the team goes through a transition phase.
With a new coach, a new CEO with Oliver Kahn and a new-look backline following the departure of David Alaba and Javi Martinez among others, Bayern remained the dominant force in the Bundesliga, sealing their 10th straight league title with a 3-1 win over rivals Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and with three games to spare.
It was at times not down to their results alone but also to Borussia Dortmund's rollercoaster form that kept Bayern well ahead of their nearest competition.
