RB Leipzig aspired to be the first side to beat Bayern Munich three times in a calendar year in almost two decades. At the halfway point of this duel, that ambition was on the way to becoming reality. That feat might not have come to pass at the final whistle, but this fixture was even […]
In midweek, Leipzig manager Marco Rose called for Timo Werner “…to get down to business…and I’ll say it again: he has to defend himself.” And that’s exactly what the club’s record goalscorer did, by coming off the bench to score the winning goal against an organized Mönchengladbach. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Smoothy. […]
The Bundesliga was back with an absolute bang after the international break, as the much-hyped Bayer Leverkusen faced their toughest test of the season in the form of a trip to the home of the defending champions. Many were bigging up Xabi Alonso’s side as the most serious challengers to Bayern Munich’s throne this season, […]
Bayern Munich finally overcame Borussia Mönchengladbach in what was another tight game that required a late winner. Mönchengladbach took the lead in the first half, but Bayern, aided by Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions and tactical change, mounted a comeback to secure all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. After consistently achieving top-six […]
Known for his passes from deep as a player, Xabi Alonso’s coaching journey has appeared to follow a pathway we expect, but perhaps not the execution in his time in Germany. The summer transfer window has appeared to address this and the result could change the Bundes-phere. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
Many billed the alliance of Bayern Munich and Julian Nagelsmann in 2021 to be the beginning of a new dynasty. Der Rekordmeister was willing to break the bank and secure the services of one of the brightest brains in the game, shelling out a record fee of 25 million euros. Yet, within two years of […]
The 2023/24 Bundesliga season began with defending champions Bayern Munich visiting Werder Bremen. A lot of focus was on Harry Kane, the Bundesliga’s most expensive arrival who was making his first start for the record champions here. The English striker quickly showed everyone what he is all about, bagging a goal and assist to help […]
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 […]
In a cup final where both teams could lay claim to having control, it required an enforced second half substitute to change the game. Yussuf Poulsen’s introduction helped Leipzig find more connections in the final third and in the end, goals from Nkunku and Szoboszlai helped defend their title. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Destiny was not in the hands of the reigning champions. But Bayern Munich could only aspire to cling to their Bundesliga crown if they first gained three points to take care of their business. On a day when both the title chasers exhibited the frailties that have led to this race, a moment of magic […]