Jamal Musiala’s long-range goal in the 22nd minute was the difference between the two teams with St. Pauli defending heroically despite Bayern’s dominance. The win now means that they sit six points clear of RB Leipzig, who have a game in hand over the Rekordmeister.

Bayern had scored 12 goals in their previous three league games going into the encounter in Hamburg, but they struggled against the disciplined hosts who staunchly refused to capitulate

After Bayern Munich’s narrow 1-0 win against SL Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday night, Vincent Kompany’s find faced an equally difficult game at St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on