Bayern Munich – RB Leipzig: A Dynasty On The Decline (0-3)
Bayern Munich's conquests have continued, but the institution has been more fragile than in the past. The confirmation of a killer in the offense restores some of their strength, but this duel did little to demonstrate he can look forward to the luxury of life many assumed. For the first time in four years, the trophy did not go home with the Bavarians. Does that signal worse to come?
Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.
These two clubs compete again in the annual opening scene of football in Germany. However, both have turned to different leaders in the dugout thanks to seasons that had shared strife and success.
Domenico Tedesco had crowned his revival of RB Leipzig with a first trophy in the club's history. However, the stability of his stewardship soon eroded. His reign lasted only a few weeks beyond the loss in the Supercup. Marco Rose, a man whose roots hail from the city, replaced him and restored the squad to its usual standing. He hopes that victory in the DFB Pokal does not signal his own downfall.
Among the accomplishments of Rose was a
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