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17 assists! Muller equals KDB's Bundesliga record and overtake KDB this season

  /  autty

Thomas Muller has equalled Kevin De Bruyne's Bundesliga record with an assist on Saturday against Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Bayern Munich star assisted Leon Goretzka's opener, which came in the 17th minute of the club's second Bundesliga match following the league's return from the suspension caused by the coronavirus.

Muller broke through on the left side before firing a cross into the centre of the box, where a trailing Goretzka was able to fire first-time to give the Bundesliga leaders the early advantage.

The assist was Muller's 17th of the season, putting the German level with De Bruyne for the best-ever Bundesliga mark.

In addition to the 17 assists, Muller has fired six goals this season as he's featured in a deeper role for the defending Bundesliga champions.

De Bruyne made his £58 million ($71m) move to the Premier League in August 2015, and he's gone on to provide 61 assists since, including 16 this season, while helping guide City to two Premier League titles.

However, De Bruyne's assist mark is now under real threat, with Muller's record-tying assist coming with seven matches remaining in the Bundesliga campaign.