After Bayern Munich’s narrow 1-0 win against SL Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday night, Vincent Kompany’s find faced an equally difficult game at St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on

It was far from a vintage performance for Bayern Munich against St Pauli, but they still managed to come away with three points.

With Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sané all vying for two starting berths on the wings for Bayern Munich, the competition for places is fierce. So far this season, Olise and Gnabry appear to have been the preferred pairing, but the other two are putting them under pressure when given the chance.

Bayern Munich's 1-0 win at promoted St Pauli on Saturday may have been far from impressive but it shows there are no easy games in the Bundesliga, said the Bavarians'

Jamal Musiala’s long-range goal in the 22nd minute was the difference between the two teams with St. Pauli defending heroically despite Bayern’s dominance. The win now means that they sit six points clear of RB Leipzig, who have a game in hand over the Rekordmeister.