Heart-warming: US kid William meets his Bayern idols via the Make-A-Wish foundation [Pictures]

Something special happened at the Allainz Arena on Saturday.

Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 to strengthen their grip on the Bundesliga title. Robert Lewandowski scored a double for Bayern, and Thomas Muller scored the third for the Bavarians.

Away from the pitch the day was a magical for one American boy.

15-year-old Bayern fan William Stuhlreyer from Alameda near San Francisco enjoyed a trip of a lifetime today when he got to meet his Bavarian stars as part of the Make-A-Wish foundation.

William suffers from Barth Syndrome, a rare and serious genetic disorder affecting males, with 200 or so confirmed cases around the world. The condition causes heart muscle weakness, immune deficiency and growth disorders.

A handful of pictures have been posted online, including William hanging out with World Cup final goalscorer Mario Gotze, plus pictures of William with his family at the match.

See pictures above and below.

Related link: Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski scored a solo volley golazo v Eintracht Frankfurt [Official Video]