""Our goals were far too sluggish. When you're 3-0 down at halftime, it's almost impossible to get anything in Munich. We covered a lot of ground, but too much of it at the same pace. Overall, we were always too slow; the second goal was a prime example: no pressure on the wings, no contact inside - that's an invitation for Bayern, no matter who's playing.""
""Comparing this fixture to the last time these clubs clashed in the Bundesliga in February, the difference is akin to night and day. While it ended in a goalless draw, that game was a completely different one. Leverkusen made 281 passes in the opposition half and 143 in the final third, compared to Bayern's 116 and 38 respectively. Alonso's side dominated Bayern in terms of pressure.""
Bayern Munich secured a 3-0 home victory to extend a record winning streak to 15 matches. Bayer Leverkusen lacked sufficient pace and consistent pressure, leaving defensive and wide areas exposed. Robert Andrich described Leverkusen as too sluggish, noting that a 3-0 halftime deficit made recovery in Munich nearly impossible. Xabi Alonso had previously reshaped Leverkusen with pressing, presence, and quality, and his departure to Real Madrid coincided with a noticeable tactical regression. Statistical comparisons show a stark shift: in February Leverkusen recorded 281 opposition-half passes and 143 final-third passes, while in the recent fixture they registered 161 and 63 versus Bayern's 419 and 272.
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