Let’s break down the pursuit of perfection in Germany’s top flight. For the last decade, the number every German champion has chased is 91 .
Wait. 90?
While Leverkusen may mathematically surpass it in 2024, they will never take away the context: 91 points is the benchmark of a Treble winner. most bundesliga points in a season
That single loss? A 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in October. After that, they went invincible for the remaining 25 matches. They finished 25 points clear of second-place Borussia Dortmund.
It was set during the 2012/13 season—arguably the greatest campaign in Bayern Munich’s storied history. Under Jupp Heynckes, Bayern didn't just win the league; they obliterated the competition. They finished with 29 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss, accumulating 91 points. Let’s break down the pursuit of perfection in
In 2013/14, Bayern went on a 53-match unbeaten streak across all competitions (a European record). They won the league with 29 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. They scored 94 goals and conceded just 23.
This was the season Bayern won the Treble (Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, Champions League). The points record was a stepping stone to total European domination. They conceded only 18 goals all season (a record at the time) and had a goal difference of +80. The Sequel: The "Phantom" 90 What happened the very next season? You might think they got better. They hired Pep Guardiola. They won the league faster than any team in history (by March 25th). They finished with 90 points. A 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in October
Until someone wins the Champions League on the back of a 93-point domestic run, Jupp Heynckes’ team remains the gold standard.