The post-match press conferences for both games became the focus of media attention, but the Bayern Munich versus Hoffenheim match was the biggest focus of all. While Dortmund's victory over Stuttgart was somewhat difficult, it wasn't entirely unexpected. However, Bayern Munich being held to a draw at home by Hoffenheim was something no one had foreseen.

After the game, reporters rushed to interview Bayern Munich's goalkeeper, Neuer. Having conceded three goals in the match, everyone wanted to hear his thoughts on the game.

Neuer was frustrated by the draw, but unlike some of his teammates, he didn't simply refuse to be interviewed. He stood in the mixed zone and shared his perspective on the match.

"...We weren't really in form today... But even if we weren't in form, we should have won the game. But some problems arose internally... Perhaps we imagined the game would be too easy before it started..."

A reporter followed up, "Were you distracted by the constant news coming from the Dortmund game?"

Neuer paused for a moment, then shook his head. "No, no. There were no external influences. It was our own issues..."

With that, he waved his hand, ended the interview, and left the mixed zone alone.

The reporters watched his retreating figure. His six-foot-three frame suddenly seemed much smaller, and his hunched, dejected back looked incredibly lonely.

Soon, the mixed zone welcomed the jubilant Hoffenheim players.

The first to be interviewed was their center-back, Vestergaard. Although they only secured a point, his expression suggested they had won all three.

"...We're all very satisfied with this result. We even had chances to score on the counter-attack when Bayern Munich was pushing forward at the end... Of course, Robben had a great opportunity at the end, and Bayern Munich almost made it 4-3... Getting a point is fantastic. This point makes us all very happy because we all put in a lot of effort, and after all, we held Bayern Munich to a draw..."

Next, Hoffenheim's winger, Volland, gave an interview: "...When you play Bayern Munich, you have to give it your all. We barely had any rest after our game on Wednesday. The best thing today was that everyone was united as a team. We all stuck together, and that's why we managed to get a draw..."

Watching the Hoffenheim players gleefully finish their interviews, bouncing, waving their arms, and leaving, the reporters couldn't help but feel impressed.

"Anyone would think they'd won..."

"It's almost as good as a victory, considering it's Bayern Munich!"

"Bayern Munich... Sigh!"

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At the post-match press conference, Hoffenheim's coach, Gisdol, was the first to be interviewed. He expressed great satisfaction with his team's performance: "The whole team played bravely, and we were rewarded for it in the end. To score three goals here and get a draw is fantastic for Hoffenheim. Today is a good day for us... I don't think anyone else has managed to score three goals at the Allianz Arena this season! Haha!"

He then changed his tone: "Of course, Bayern Munich's ability and strength are still beyond our reach. We strive to showcase our own abilities and hope to play a good game, so I'm very happy with the team's performance, even though there were some stages of the game where we didn't play so well, and things got a bit chaotic..."

A reporter asked: "Are you aware that on the other side, Dortmund beat Stuttgart 3-2 away from home, so your draw against Bayern Munich today could potentially change the outcome of the league?"

Gisdol smiled. "I know. It feels surreal, like changing the course of history... But I still want to wish Bayern Munich all the best and hope they can achieve the results they're satisfied with..."

After all, he was on their home turf, and over eighty percent of the audience were local Munich reporters. Gisdol knew the importance of being diplomatic. Holding Bayern Munich to a draw was enough to make them uncomfortable. He didn't need to rub salt in their wounds...

Then, Guardiola took the stage for the interview. He looked tired and haggard on camera, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to be more numerous and deeper... This was a testament to the immense pressure a coach has to endure, so it's no wonder coaches are more prone to heart disease than the average person.

It was clear that the draw had hit him hard, but he maintained his composure.

"Congratulations to Hoffenheim. They showed a very good level..." he said, his voice somewhat hoarse and low.

"In the first half, we found good ways to score goals. But we didn't play well enough in the second half. We should have kept more possession, so there were definitely problems. The game went back and forth, and then we conceded goals..."

He then said that they needed to look ahead: "We have a Champions League game in the middle of next week. So this game is a wake-up call for us. We need to quickly analyze the problems in this game and focus on preparing for the Champions League game on Tuesday. We have to improve our performance then. If we perform like we did in the second half today, we won't be able to beat Manchester United on Tuesday..."

He also spoke about Thiago's injury: "...The doctor told me it's likely a partial tear of the knee ligament... He will definitely miss the game against Manchester United, which is very important for our midfield..."

Immediately, a reporter asked whether Thiago's injury would affect not only the Champions League but also the upcoming league games.

"I don't know. I need more opinions and information from the medical team..." Guardiola didn't want to discuss the issue.

But the reporters, especially the Munich reporters, certainly didn't want to let him off the hook so easily. Although he had arrived in Munich with many accolades and his continuous victories had led the Munich media to practically deify him, as soon as there was a slip-up, the critical Munich media would immediately turn their attention to him, showing no mercy.

This was Bundesliga Hollywood. You could enjoy unparalleled glory and attention, but you also had to bear the pressure that came with it.

"You made changes to the lineup in this game. Was it because you were considering the upcoming Champions League game? But with the league title race still uncertain, was it a risky move?"

"Neuer said in his post-match interview that the team's complacency was the reason for the loss. What do you think of his words?"

"Information about the Dortmund game is always transmitted here through various channels. Did this affect the players' performance on the field? Is Bayern Munich, as the frontrunner, too concerned about others? And you said before that you don't care what Dortmund does..."

"Faced with Dortmund's aggressive pursuit, was Bayern Munich unprepared and flustered?"

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These explosive questions were fired off one after another.

And Guardiola, faced with these unfriendly questions, chose to leave the press conference directly—he walked away!

Watching Guardiola having to flee under the reporters' questioning, many Munich reporters felt as if a thick cloud had gathered overhead.

It seemed the cosmic team was about to fall back to earth...

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The next day, not only Munich, but other German media outlets also extensively reported on Hoffenheim's 3-3 draw with Bayern Munich.

"Bayern Munich in a Panic!"

"Complacency Before the Game, the Cosmic Team Destroys Its Own Great Wall!"

"Tenacious Hoffenheim Deserves Respect! Proud Bayern Munich Pays the Price!"

"Guardiola Refuses to Answer Reporters' Questions and Ends the Press Conference Early!"

"April 12th, the Decisive Battle at the Allianz!"

Some media outlets didn't even use text headlines but instead placed two photos on the front page: one of Klopp laughing and accepting interviews at the post-match press conference, and the other of Guardiola pushing open the door and leaving the press conference.

Without any words, it was enough to explain everything. That was the power of images.

Dortmund, who had come from behind to beat Stuttgart 3-2 after being down by two goals away from home, also put on a great comeback performance, but they couldn't occupy the front pages of media outlets other than local Dortmund media. However, Dortmund must have been very happy with that.

If the previous entangled pursuit was just making the sky darker, with signs of a change in the weather,

Then now it was directly like large raindrops falling and a gale blowing—the weather had changed!