New Bayern, same old Bayern as Sadio Mané fits like a glove

Bayern Munich might win their 11th title in a row, but between now and then we can enjoy another fascinating season

SING WHEN YOU’RE WINNING: Sadio Mane makes his voice heard after Bayern Munich’s 6-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga opener on Friday night. Pic: Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images

Meet the new boss, just like the old boss. Though the opening weekend of the Bundesliga had its familiar themes and outcomes, it most definitely had a story to tell. Some will tut or shrug, but they shouldn’t. 

“You don’t go to the theatre because you’re wondering how the swan from Swan Lake will turn out,” as Süddeutsche Zeitung’s Martin Schneider put it.