"Bayern Munich is ready to win the Champions League. There was a lot of buzz going into the PSG game, and understandably so. Bayern Munich has been the hottest team in Europe this season with an unprecedented 15-game win streak (NOW 16!!!), and PSG are the reigning European Champions. This was always going to be the biggest battle in Europe."
"That isn't what made this opinion so conclusive, though. It was how Bayern looked when the squad was down to 10 men, with the team working as a tight, cohesive unit and grinding out the win against the strongest of opposition. Michael Olise was outstanding in defense, Dayot Upamecano was an absolute monster, and Josip Stanišić and Konrad Laimer were showing off their 2 extra lungs with that effort."
"And of course, there is none more deserving of praise than the standout performer of the night, the greatest goalkeeper to ever walk on grass in general-Manuel Neuer. These are moments that define a true captain, and Neuer was just that tonight. Commanding the defense, asserting his presence, and rallying the troops to fight and protect the lead, and with it, a precious three points that sees Bayern on top of the Champions League table standings."
Bayern Munich is positioned as the leading contender for the UEFA Champions League after a commanding victory over Paris Saint-Germain. The team extended an unprecedented winning run to 16 matches while dominating possession, creating numerous chances and scoring two first-half goals through precise passing and attacking link-up play involving Luis Díaz, Harry Kane, Serge Gnabry and Konrad Laimer. Bayern maintained discipline and cohesion when reduced to ten men, with Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, Josip Stanišić and Konrad Laimer delivering tireless defensive contributions. Manuel Neuer provided authoritative leadership from goal, organizing the defense and preserving a precious three points that put Bayern atop the group standings.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]