Bayern Munich playmaker Thiago admits coming on against Borussia Dortmund to make his first appearance in a year was an emotional moment and has thanked the German club . The midfielder had n't played for the Bayern since March in 2014 , when he suffered a serious knee injury against Hoffenheim , but came on for Philipp Lahm in the 1-0 win at the Westfalenstadion on Saturday . And Spain international Thiago said that after seeing the reaction of the fans it has reminded him of the joy in the sport and admitted : 'Football is my life ' . Thiago came on for his first appearance in over a year against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday . The Spanish midfielder celebrates with Bayern Munich team-mates after their 1-0 win at the Westfalenstadion . 'It 's crazy . I have to thank everyone : the club , the coaches , my team-mates . They 've all been really supportive , ' he told Bayern 's official website . 'The fans have helped me . It was an emotional moment . I 'm very happy . 'Some people think football is just a game , but when I saw how emotional the fans were , I knew : football is my life . ' Thiago admits he is still far from full fitness but is now hoping to get back into the side as Pep Guardiola 's men continue their hunt for the treble . ' I 'm not ready for 90 minutes , I felt tired after 10 ! ' he added . 'My goals have n't changed : to win games and win titles . ' Thiago came on for Philipp Lahm and admitted he barely felt fit enough to play 10 minutes .
Bayern had n't played for Bayern Munich since March 2014 . Midfielder plays 10 minutes in 1-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund .