Initial reactions and observations
- In the first half Bayern Munich looked really good. Thomas Tuchel fielded a bog-standard 4-2-3-1, double pivot, overlapping fullbacks, and inverted wingers. While Rottach-Egern aren’t exactly valid opposition, the team was excellent at using the wide areas as finding space to cut Egern open.
- Jamal Musiala and Mathys Tel were the men of the first half. Excellent outings from these two young men.
- In the second half, we saw all of Tuchel’s bad habits come to life. The entire XI was switched, and the play suddenly became narrow and congested. The players themselves weren’t as good of course, but the major difference was the approach to the game which caused Bayern a lot of issues.
- Sadio Mane is a headache and a half. Yes he scored, but only after what feels like a million frustrating attempts. His first action on the ball was offisde, against a 9th division team. He is just not working out and even the Saudis might be put off from signing him at this rate.
- Marcel Sabitzer played like a perfect fox in the box. Harry Kane who? It’s amazing how no team has picked him up yet, he’s available for such a low price.
Full time: Bayern Munich wins 27-0 (yeah).
89’ — GOAL! Mane makes it 27-0!
86’ — GOAL! Coman makes it 26-0!
83’ — GOAL! Gravenberch makes it 25-0!
73’ — GOAL! Guerreiro makes it 24-0!
71’ — GOAL! Sabitzer makes it 23-0!
70’ — GOAL! Sabitzer makes it 22-0!
65’ — GOAL! Sabitzer makes it 21-0! Hat trick x4!
64’ — GOAL! Sabitzer makes it 20-0! It was getting a little scary out there.
56’ — Sub: Choupo off for Wanner. Deeply concerning. Looks like another injury.
49’ — GOAL! Sabitzer makes it 19-0!
45’ — The second half is underway! We had a million subs which are basically impossible to recount. Just wait for them to score.
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