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Bayern's fine form under Jupp Heynckes continued as they thrashed Beşiktaş 5-0 on Tuesday.
Bayern, who had a torrid start to the season, sacked their manager Carlo Ancelotti after a rumored dressing room unrest following a 3-0 defeat to PSG in the UEFA Champions League.
He was then replaced by Heynckes, who took the charge of the Bavarians for the fourth time. Since then, Bayern have sky-rocketed to the top of the league and are now 19 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table.
Only Borussia Monchengladbach managed to take all three points from Bayern, as they defeated the defending champions 2-1 back in November. It is the only game Bayern have failed to win since Heynckes took charge.
That said, how did Heynckes managed to turn Bayern's form around? Which players have improved most under him?
#1 Thomas Muller
Muller was one of the players who reportedly had a fall out with Carlos Ancelloti. It was very evident in his form too. In the six games Muller played under Ancelotti, he had scored just once and had a shot accuracy rate of menial 36%.
Things, however, have changed dramatically since his former manager took charge.
He has managed to add four more goals under his belt, and his shot accuracy is at a remarkable 60% now. His duel success rate has gone from a 29% under Ancelotti to 42% once Heynckes took charge.
This shouldn't be a surprise, though. They have worked together before. They know everything about each other and Heynckes knows how to bring the best out of the German international.
#2 Kingsley Coman
Kingsley Coman is undoubtedly one of the most exciting youngsters in world football right now.
Last summer, he admitted that he wanted to leave Bayern, after being frustrated under Ancelotti, but he is enjoying life at the club now under Heynckes. Since Heynckes took charge, only three players: Christian Pulisic (39), Bruma and Leon Bailey (both 38), have completed more successful take-ons than Coman (34).
In his six games under Ancelotti, he had created just five chances and provided only one assist. His take-on success rate was just 64%, but under Heynckes he has created 17 chances in 13 games. He has scored three times and provided two more assists during this run.
His performances have convinced Bayern to offer him a new five-year deal, which he signed last December.
#3 Mats Hummels
Mats Hummels was another player who was keen to see Ancelotti leave the club.
Even though he enjoyed a good spell under Ancelotti (three clean sheets in six games), his form wasn't great. He averaged just two defensive actions per game. He also made a colossal error that lead to a goal against Mainz, who thrashed Bayern 4-0.
That's the story of the past, though.
Since Heynckes took over, he has been excellent. Hummels averages 6.6 defensive actions under Heynckes, which is more than any other Bayern player. He has won 62% duels and 60% aerial battles.
It takes just an inspiring personality in the dugout to make a player click. In the case of Hummels, that person is Heynckes.
#4 James Rodriguez
Joining the club on loan from Real Madrid last summer, James was on a mission to reignite his career. He had a very disappointing spell in Madrid, where he struggled for game time.
It wasn't a walk in the park for James at Bayern too, however. In the six games when Ancelotti was in charge, he played just three of them and started only once, but under Heynckes, the Colombian international emerged as a key player in the Bayern squad.
He has done so well, that there are talks about Bayern seeking to make the move permanent.
James has played 1,018 out of a possible 1,350 minutes under Heynckes, second to Robert Lewandowski. He has created 34 chances under Heynckes, the most by any Bayern player. Joshua Kimmich, the next on the list has generated 11 less. He has also scored four times and provided six assists in Bundesliga.
#5 Javi Martinez
Javi Martinez is one of the most versatile players in world football. He started his career as a defensive midfielder at Athletic Bilbao. He then joined Pep Guardiola at Bayern in 2012, becoming the most expensive player in the history of the Bundesliga.
Pep converted Martinez into a defender, a position in which Ancelotti also used him. Heynckes has since moved him back to his natural position, and he has been a revelation since.
He sits in front of the Bayern defense to protect them, something which he does exceptionally well. He averages five defensive actions per ninety minutes under Heynckes and has made 36 interceptions, winning 66% of the aerial duels.
Moving him to midfield was a mastermind move by Heynckes. His performance shows what made Bayern convinced spent a record €40 million to sign him back in 2012.
