How Bayern Munich achieved a historic sextuple during a pandemic-disrupted season
In short: The 2019–20 season was defined by sudden halts and unprecedented dominance. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced a hiatus in March, FC Bayern Munich returned behind closed doors to complete a feat of perfection, winning sixteen consecutive matches and securing a rare continental treble.
The 2019–20 campaign marked the 121st season for FC Bayern Munich and their 55th consecutive year in the Bundesliga, a top-flight run dating back to their 1965 promotion from the Regionalliga. The season was significantly altered when the COVID-19 pandemic halted all football activities in March, forcing the club to resume play behind closed doors in May.
Despite the interruption, the Bavarian side displayed remarkable resilience. They secured a continental treble, a feat they had previously achieved in 2012–13. This victory was highlighted by a 1–0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. During this period, Bayern's unbeaten streak reached thirty matches, with only a single non-victory recorded. Notably, they defeated Barcelona 8–2 during their path to the Champions League title, making them only the second European club to win multiple continental trebles.
The momentum from this season carried into the 2020 calendar year, where the club achieved a 'sextuple' by winning all six competitions they entered. This included the DFL-Supercup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. In doing so, they joined Barcelona—who achieved the feat in 2009—as the only European sides to complete such a sweep. This era also marked a significant transition in the squad, as it was the first season since 2006–07 without Franck Ribéry and the first since 2008–09 without Arjen Robben.
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