Hansi Flick claims RB Leipzig currently have title race 'advantage' | OneFootball

For the second year in a row, Bayern head into the winter break in an unfamiliar position: not on top of the Bundesliga table.

The German giants are two points behind Mönchengladbach and four points behind RB Leipzig, who Bayern boss Hansi Flick claims are current title favourites.

“Of all our rivals, Leipzig have the biggest potential and most options,” Flick told kicker. “RB have a good, well-balanced squad.

“It’s important that the second- or third-choice players have the same quality.

“Leipzig have the advantage at the moment, but teams like Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Schalke and Bayer Leverkusen mustn’t be underestimated.”

Bayern brought in Flick to take over on an interim basis but the club announced last week that he would stay on until at least the end of the season – much to the 54-year-old’s delight.

“We’ve talked about everything in detail, it’s a good solution for me and for everyone else. As long as we’re successful, there’s nothing to stop it continuing.

“Let’s assume we’re playing well and getting the right results; if not, the club have enough time to look for another coach.”

After the winter break, Bayern will face Hertha Berlin, Schalke, and Mainz before their huge clash with Leipzig on 9 February.