Bayern Munich can win the Bundesliga as early as the Mainz game if Bayer Leverkusen does not win against Augsburg. This will surely serve as motivation for Vincent Kompany’s men. For Augsburg coach Jess Thorup’s troops? Not so much.
“That’s not a motivation for me (helping Bayern reclaim the league title)”, Thorup said flatly (as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia ). “I only care about getting points for FC Augsburg. I don’t care about anything else.
But if Bayern send us beer after the game, we’ll take it”. The Bavarians will be eager to do their job this weekend and get all three points from Mainz. The prospect of winning the Bundesliga this year (April 26) coming earlier than securing qualification to the Champions League last season (April 27, 2024) sure is interesting.
If it means snatching the Meisterchale back, then it will all be worth it. Chuck did say at the end of his podcasts to have a beer on him, so maybe Thorup might consider it. Related Max Eberl focused on winning title with Bayern Munich, not celebrations.