From time to time, elite outfits have those days when they remind you why they are a cut above the rest. Bayern Munich’s trip to the German capital turned out to be one of those days, putting Hertha Berlin to the sword in all aspects to reopen a six point lead at the top of […]
FC Köln and Bayern Munich have, in their separate ways, set the bar high this season to promise a spectacle in this fixture. Indeed, if their efforts were anything to go by on the pitch, Bundesliga football is a simple pleasure. Organized but possibly wild high pressing styles clash, transitions rule, and the Bavarians always […]
In a lopsided Bundesliga world, Borussia Mönchengladbach saves all their top performances against the Champions. Bayern Munich was not only fragmented in possession, but their openness down the left side cost them heavily as Adi Hütter’s team created consistent openings. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Gladbach’s marvellous form against Bayern has the essence […]
Bayern Munich have once again dominated Germany and Europe regardless of the opposition, but there are chinks in the armor that Bo Svensson’s Mainz sought to exploit. The result was a fascinating chess match where Mainz’s Plan A almost neutralized Bayern, before Jamal Musiala came through to deliver the win. Tactical analysis and match report […]
At the beginning of the season, not even the biggest skeptic would have suggested that falling into the Europa League was within the range of potential outcomes that awaited Barcelona this side of the Lionel Messi era. Yet that is precisely the future that Xavi’s group now faces, as Bayern Munich picked up where they […]
Following the international break, Bayern Munich would have expected an easy victory over Bavarian rivals Augsburg. However, with Kimmich absent and their rhythm disrupted, the visitors could only muster a single goal, as fullbacks Iago and Robert Gumny inspired the home side to much needed derby day delight. Tactical analysis and match report by Manasvin […]
A topspiel with a heavy favorite ended with a more lopsided scoreline than predicted as Bayern Munich pummeled Gerardo Seoane’s Bayer Leverkusen at home. The hosts fielded a lineup that was far too open and made too many mental mistakes, which simply cannot be allowed against an offense as potent as that of Julian Nagelsmann’s […]
For teams who aren’t in the upper echelon of football powers, the key to beating Bayern Munich lies in a happy medium between energetic pressing, strong defending and lethal finishing. Oliver Glasner’s Eintracht Frankfurt brought all of these elements to the Allianz Arena, and aided by Bayern’s poor finishing, took back a superb result that […]
At times in the first half, it looked like Bayern were intentionally keeping the game slow as they waited for Barcelona to react. Instead, they found an opponent uninterested in attacking and ineffective in defending, as Ronald Koeman’s side crumbled in view of the manager’s misguided conservatism. Tactical analysis and match report by Manasvin Andra. […]
Despite being heavily tilted in favor of the team from Bavaria, games between RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich have generally been excellent displays of pressing football. With Jesse Marsch now at the helm of the home side, the tradition looked set to continue, though chances of a victory for his Leipzig were slim. Adding to […]