10 in a row but Bayern boss Nagelsmann relieved with title after difficult first season

Bayern Munich players including Bayern Munich's German forward Thomas Mueller (C) celebrate after the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Bayern Munich v BVB Borussia Dortmund in Munich, southern Germany on April 23, 2022. - Bayern Munich were crowned Bundesliga champions for the 10th consecutive season on April 23, 2022 after a 3-1 home win over Borussia Dortmund in the top-of-the-table showdown.  (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann breathed a sigh of relief when he crowned a challenging first season at the German powerhouse with his first Bundesliga title on Saturday, extending their run to 10 straight league wins.

"It felt great. I know how important it was to win it today," Nagelsmann, who had joined from RB Leipzig, said. "It moves the season into a better light. It is my first major title as well so it feels great."