Bayern Munich’s game in Köln started in awkward fashion. The game was significantly delayed due to smoke caused by fan displays, and it clearly threw Bayern off their rhythm. Despite the early setback and conceding the first goal, Bayern Munich dug deep and managed to find late goals to beat the Billy Goats.
An embarassing defensive miscue
The first goal of the game wasn’t pretty for the guests. Köln found Bayern lacking some polish in the attacking end and clearly caught Bayern where they were not prepared. Both Jonathan Tah and Kim Min-jae committed to the passing option on a two-on-two situation, and none of the midfielders or attackers were close enough or fast enough to tackle the countering Köln player, Linton Maina,…