One could pardon passive followers of this clash for thinking it was a classic. While seven goals featured at the Allianz Arena, drama in the box made up for most of what happened out of it. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. We decided to make this article free to read. If you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bayern Munich faltered at the wrong time as Leipzig came from a goal behind to stun the Bavarian faithful. Bayern found success in the first half, largely thanks to their high pressing, but crumbled like a house of cards once their intensity dropped. The result has far-reaching implications in the title race, with Borussia Dortmund […]
As this match unfolded at the Allianz Arena, we saw the home side put in an emphatic performance that showed why they could once again be Bundesliga champions while Schalke became further mired in this year’s relegation scrap. Tactical analysis and match report by Ade Samuel. Both Bayern and Schalke came into this matchday 32 […]
This season’s UEFA Champions League’s biggest quarterfinal in terms of team quality and tactical intrigue also happened to be the one with the biggest first leg lead. Manchester City were quite comfortable as they touched down in Munich with a three-goal advantage after a convincing victory at the Etihad Stadium. Naturally, their gameplan at the […]