Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Bayern Munich, admits defeat in the title race after losing to Dortmund.

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel graciously admitted defeat in the Bundesliga title race and extended his congratulations to Bayer Leverkusen after his team suffered a 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund. The defeat marked Dortmund’s first victory in Der Klassiker in five years.

Earlier in the day, Leverkusen had secured a win against Hoffenheim, establishing a 13-point lead over the reigning champions. Tuchel, who will be leaving Bayern at the end of the season, will be remembered as the manager who ended their exceptional run of titles.

Bayern, led by Xabi Alonso, have remained unbeaten in the league this season and are now on the verge of securing the Bundesliga title. When asked if the title race was over after the match, Tuchel responded, “Obviously, yes. After today’s game, there is no more need to count points. How many is it now? Congratulations to Leverkusen.”

Tuchel expressed his disappointment in his team’s performance, stating that they lacked the necessary passion to secure a victory. He acknowledged that they fell short in the basics of the game.

Rumors have been circulating about Tuchel’s future, with links to potentially replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool or joining another one of his former clubs. However, his focus remains on the remaining matches with Bayern.

Leverkusen now only need three wins from their remaining seven matches to secure their first-ever Bundesliga title. Meanwhile, Dortmund has moved three points clear of RB Leipzig in fifth place as they continue to chase a spot in the UEFA Champions League for next season.