HAMBURG, Germany: Bayern Munich’s 1-0 victory at promoted St Pauli on Saturday may be far from impressive, but it shows there are no easy games in the Bundesliga, said the Bavarian coach Vincent Kompany.

Bayern had scored 12 goals in their previous three league matches before the encounter in Hamburg, but struggled against a disciplined hosts who adamantly refused to capitulate.

It took a superb long shot from Jamal Musiala in the 22nd minute to decide the match.

“When you look at what Leverkusen did in Bochum and what Dortmund did in Mainz, there are no easy games and today was a difficult game. It’s a very good victory for us.” , Kompany said.

While Bayern narrowly won their match, champions Bayer Leverkusen conceded an 89th-minute goal to draw 1-1 against bottom side VfL Bochum, while fellow German League side Borussia Dortmund champions, collapsed 3-1 at Mainz 05, their fourth consecutive defeat. road in the championship.

“This match came at a delicate time for us because we had a Champions League match on Wednesday,” said Kompany, whose side beat Benfica 1-0 in European competition.

“We played against a very compact team, with a lot of energy and very good game management. Even when we scored the first goal, they didn’t panic and remained patient.

“They put a little more pressure towards the end of the match. I can really appreciate this victory,” Kompany added.

Bayern lead the Bundesliga with 26 points, six ahead of RB Leipzig, who face Borussia Moenchengladbach later on Saturday. Bayer Leverkusen remains fourth with 17 points and Dortmund seventh with 16.