Bayern Munich will go into this weekend's Bundesliga action against Hertha Berlin with the full understanding that if certain results go their way, they may well be crowned champions of the German top division before the start of the new week.
Hertha, managed by Pal Dardai, have in fact done well of late, losing only one of their last eight games. They will undoubtedly look to put a sizable dent in Pep Guardiola's hopes for the season, yet with the rewards at stake, there seems to be very little alternative to a clean Bayern win.
The capital side may well sit comfortably at seven points above relegation, but their Saturday opponents have much more at stake.