Philipp Lahm knows Bayern Munich can take a huge step towards the Bundesliga title this week as Mainz prepares to visit the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm believes Wednesday's game at home to Mainz is the second part of a crucial trio of matches that can be decisive in the club's bid to retain the Bundesliga title.
Step one was Pep Guardiola's men winning 2-0 at Wolfsburg last time out thanks to second-half goals from Kingsley Coman and Robert Lewandowski.
That triumph – which came after Bayern had surrendered a two-goal advantage in the Champions League against Juventus – ensured the leader ended the weekend still eight points clear of nearest challenger Borussia Dortmund, which it meets on Saturday.