THREE things we leanrned as Bayern Munich edge past Mönchengladbach

Bayern Munich overcame their old enemies Borussia Mönchengladbach with a hard fought 2-1 victory. After a cagey opening 30 minutes, Bayern would find themselves undone from a Gladbach corner. Maximilian Wöber's flicked header would find the unmarked Ko Itakura, whose looping header nestled into the far corner to give the Foals a well earned half-time lead.

However, Bayern's dominance in the second-half would eventually pay off, as Joshua Kimmich's delightful ball would be tucked away by Leroy Sané just before the hour mark. Mathys Tel would secure a late winner for Thomas Tuchel's side, who have shown that they are certainly not the finished product. Nevertheless, a first victory against Die Fohlen in six competitive games will delight the Bayern faithful. As for Gladbach, the result will hurt, but they have shown signs of improvement and that this season may not be as nail-biting as first feared.

Leroy Sané is Bayern's saviour

Leroy Sané has started this season in spectacular style. Two goals on matchday one saw the 27-year-old steal the headlines away from Harry Kane on his Bundesliga debut. While matchday two would not prove to be so lucrative, he would still complete more successful dribbles than any other Bayern player.

Consistency has plagued Sané's career with Die Rekordmeister, and knowing that there is a highly talented player wanting to shine through has often been the frustration of many Bayern fans. However, so far this campaign, Sané looks to be a rejuvenated player.

While the rest of the Bayern squad struggled to break down a stubborn Gladbach backline, Sané often found himself finding more luck than his compatriots. A near stunning solo effort in the first half would be made up for by a well-timed run and