Bayern Munich quickly established dominance with a two-goal lead in the first ten minutes against Flamengo. However, fatigue set in as they gasped for breath in muggy conditions. Flamengo's Luiz Araújo attempted a spectacular shot, only to be thwarted by Manuel Neuer's remarkable reflex save. Neuer emphasized the importance of practice and implicit knowledge in goalkeeping. Although he couldn't secure a clean sheet, his pivotal save allowed Bayern to maintain their lead and control throughout the match.
In the first ten minutes of Bayern Munich's 4-2 win over Flamengo, Bayern built a two-goal lead behind a furious attack. In the 15th minute, Bayern players already had hands on their hips, gasping for air in the muggy atmosphere. Seizing the opportunity, Flamengo's Luiz Araújo swung around Konrad Laimer with an acrobatic left footed shot that looked to be a guaranteed goal.
Neuer flashed his catlike reflexes and cleanly blocked the shot. Joshua Kimmich roared at Neuer's effort and the team caught a second wind.
Neuer made it clear that this is not his first rodeo. "It's a reflex," said Neuer. "We saw something similar with the header against Arsenal or Cristiano's shot at Allianz Arena. These are situations in which you have implicit knowledge and processes that you practice on a daily basis.
Neuer was unable to keep a clean sheet but the pivotal save ensured that Bayern never trailed in the match after the sixth minute.
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