In recent memory, Bayern has found a way to lose these types of “grind it out” games. Tons of possession, limited opportunities, and the opponent converts its single shot on goal. An unlucky deflection inside the box completely changed the course of the match. Bayern’s patience in possession was rewarded for once.
Vincent Kompany’s substitutions crushed it tonight. Konrad Laimer brought a sharper edge to the overlapping runs up the right flank. Leroy Sané played with creativity and found himself in the right place at the right time to score his goal. Leon Goretzka snuffed out a couple counterattacks with physicality or a foul.
When Bayern plays a weaker opponent with an important match looming…