5 reasons why some fans dislike Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich are the most successful side in German football
Bayern Munich are the most successful side in German football

#3 Bayern–Dusel

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25:  Arjen Robben of Bayern Muenchen scores their second goal during the UEFA Champions League final match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Muenchen at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2013 in London, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Bayern have the knack of scoring late goals

The legendary "Bayerndusel" is the German equivalent of ‘Fergie Time’ – their knack for scoring late goals (Dusel being German for "undeserved luck"). It is meant to convey that the team is very often lucky in tight games. In fact, Bayerndusel has been studied in detail – with numerous factors attributed to it varying from higher self-confidence to better physical training.

Just as with Manchester United and Ferguson, this belief is naturally accompanied with suspicion – why Bayern Munich always seems to get an extra minute to change games; and inevitable questioning of the referee's decisions. After the 85th minute, a feeling of helplessness seems to pervade the opposition – breeding frustration and rancour.

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