Bayern controlled possession from the off, but, after Arturo Vidal had a header tipped over by goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky early on, they struggled to create goalscoring opportunities.
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Nevertheless, Bayern continued to produce the more threatening chances but neither Robert Lewandowski nor Philipp Lahm were able to score the decisive goal on the road. Bayern is now first in the table with 30 points and a seven point lead.
Arjen Robben was rightfully booked for a rather embarrassing dive late on as he sought a penalty to win the game in a desperate finale from both sides.
“Of course, the opponent can play as they please”, the Spaniard said afterwards.
Frankfurt defended, of course, but did so without showing the nerves and fear most that come against Bayern display at a few point or another. Alex Meier, perhaps all worn out from defending in the first 45 minutes, only half reacted to a flick on from a corner before promising youngster Marc Stendera mishit a free shot at goal after Manuel Neuer uncharacteristically fluffed a long ball.
To their credit, Frankfurt could have scored on several occasions and in fairness had the upper hand for a fair portion of the second half.
Pep Guardiola’s side have been on fire until their recent loss to Arsenal in the Champions League. In that game, the Bavarians were begging to be hit in the areas in which they lacked numbers, behind the front line.
“It was very hard work, Frankfurt pulled all 11 men back to the edge of their own box”, said the Chilean.
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Guardiola chose to beef up his forward line on 50 minutes, introducing Thomas Mueller for right-back Rafinha.
