Hoffenheim passed the baptism of fire against Bayern in Munich. First time I saw coach Nagelsmann in action – his team plays high press (no surprise there), very defensively disciplined, defenders pushing up and trying to compress the space; fearless and counter-attacking with unity and purpose at every opportunity. The playing style is generally in the same mould as Klopp and Tuchel, except for the formation with 3 CBs and 2 out-and-out strikers. They outplayed Bayern in the first half and deservedly took the lead – but Bayern have been able to strike back through an own goal (from Costa's hard, low cross).
2nd half was initially more of the same, but then finally Bayern started to increase the pressure – they could have won it in the last 10 minutes if not for some unlucky finishing by Muller and Hummels. Still Hoffenheim held strong and had chances to nick a goal on the counter as well. All in all a hard-fought draw and Bayern, try hard as they might, failed to put the surprise challengers in their place. The Hoffenheim fairy tale continues.