He fully earned it. It was Benjamin Pavard who had the honour of giving Julian Nagelsmann his first ever beer shower - a league title baptism. Alphonso Davies cheekily splashed some water on him afterwards. Nagelsmann wasn't angry with his boys, of course - how could he ever blame them?
Nagelsmann well prepared
It was a "sticky reward" for an excellent season by him and his coaching staff of Benjamin Glück, Xaver Zembrod, Dino Toppmöller, Prof. Dr. Holger Broich and Toni Tapalovic.
"The beer shower was quite cold, I'm still a bit cold too. It's the first big title for me and a significant moment," said Nagelsmann, who, as well prepared as ever, turned up for his post-match presser in fresh clothes.
For the 34-year-old, winning the league title on Matchday 31 was a reason to celebrate. Elimination from the DFB Cup and Champions League ate at everyone at the club, but especially Nagelsmann, who describes himself as "ambitious". "It wasn't all that easy, some of the knocks we've had have not been so easy to take," he said, reflecting on this season.
An unwavering desire to win - a statement
However, a convincing performance against BVB proved once again that coach and team are as one. "Julian is very ambitious, he really wanted to clinch the title now," said captain Manuel Neuer. An unwavering desire to win unites Nagelsmann and his team - together they delivered the right answer to all those who thought FC Bayern might be letting up somewhat. Beating Dortmund at this point - that was a statement.
New targets already in sight
Nagelsmann knows how to celebrate the moment, just as he knows how to continue planning for the future. "We will do everything we can to win an eleventh title in a row," he said. Nagelsmann has definitely acquired a taste for a beer shower.
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