Bayern's Blemish: A Rare Shutout and a Glimpse into the Soul of the Bundesliga Bayern Munich, the dominant force in the Bundesliga, suffered a rare shutout when they were held goalless by newly promoted Schalke last weekend.
This draw marked an end to their near two year reign atop the league table, but more significantly, it exposed a fragility that has been lurking beneath the surface of German football's most successful team.
For fans of Bayern and the Bundesliga in general, this outcome is both fascinating and unsettling. On one hand, Schalke's impressive defensive display – particularly from goalkeeper Loris Karius – should be commended.