Saturday s 4-1 over Augsburg confirmed Bayern Munich s status as Bundesliga champions for a sixth season in succession.
Bayern have won the title at a canter their glory was secured with five matches still to play. Success has looked a formality for a long time, with Jupp Heynckes whipping the side into shape.
But at the start of the season there were few indications the campaign would go as it has, as Borussia Dortmund sat at the top of the pile while Bayern looked sluggish and fell behind.
Yet here we are at the start of April, with Bayern and Heynckes lifting the trophy while soaked in Paulaner.
However, that does not tell the whole story of how Bayern cruised to a 28th Bundesliga title.
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