This ranking was clearly unsatisfactory.
The calls for Van Gaal to be sacked had grown louder and louder.
In its special league edition released after this round of Bundesliga matches, Kicker Magazine pointed out that Dortmund's 10-game winning streak had set a new record for the best start in Bundesliga history, while also extending their lead to six points.
After just 10 rounds, they were already ahead by six points, and a full 12 points ahead of third-place Hoffenheim.
"This might even be the most predictable Bundesliga season in history!"
Kicker Magazine believed that Dortmund's winning streak was astonishing, but what lay behind the streak was even more important.
"When we look back at all the past winning streaks or incredible season starts, we find that the success of these teams was never a coincidence."
