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Bayern parrot titles with cockatoo T-shirts as players hail mentality
TL;DR
Bayern Munich secured the Bundesliga title with a 4-2 victory over VfB Stuttgart, marking their second consecutive championship. The team also set a new league scoring record with 109 goals this season.
Key points
- Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga title with a 4-2 victory
- The team set a new league scoring record with 109 goals
- They clinched the title with four games to spare
- Players wore cockatoo T-shirts after the match
- The cockatoo is the team's official mascot
Bayern MunichVfB Stuttgart
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala (L) battles for the ball with Stuttgart's Bilal El Khannouss (C) and Stuttgart's Finn Jeltsch (R) during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. Tom Weller/dpa
Bayern Munich stars said a bulked-up mentality was key to retaining the Bundesliga title with four games to spare, while also destroying the league season scoring record by netting 109 so far.
A 4-2 home win over VfB Stuttgart on Sunday sealed a second straight crown, with just one game lost in the league this term.
After the game, players wore special T-shirts with an image of a cockatoo, which became the team's official mascot after a porcelain version was taken from a restaurant during a party for last season's Bundesliga title.
Celebrations were slightly muted on Sunday given title wins are now commonplace in Munich and the trophy presentation is expected on the final day of the season against Cologne on May 16. There is also a German Cup semi-final at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday and a Champions League semi-final against to come.
Q&A
How did Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title this season?
Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga title by defeating VfB Stuttgart 4-2, clinching the championship with four games remaining.
What scoring record did Bayern Munich achieve this season?
Bayern Munich set a new Bundesliga scoring record by netting 109 goals during the season.
What is the significance of the cockatoo T-shirts worn by Bayern players?
The cockatoo T-shirts symbolize the team's spirit, as the cockatoo became their official mascot after a porcelain version was taken during a celebration last season.
Who were Bayern Munich's opponents in the title-clinching match?
Bayern Munich's opponents in the title-clinching match were VfB Stuttgart.
