"Despite going an man down early in the game, Gladbach's spirit only went up. 17 tackles won with a success rate of 90 percent, 10 interceptions and 54 clearances, this team was just unwilling to relent. Acknowledging the intent and work ethic of the opposition, Vincent Kompany said, "We played against a team that fought for every ball and partly kept our attacking players out of the game in the first half.""
"Every tackle, every save was backed by a roaring stadium. VK highlight the importance of maintaining composure in an atmosphere that was supercharged. "After the red card, the whole stadium celebrated every duel won and every save by their goalkeeper, there were a lot of emotions. We stayed calm. We took Upa off at halftime because he had a yellow card and we wanted to keep the emotions in check," said Kompany."
"Bayern Munich's victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach was a clinical and deserved one. Winning an away game against Gladbach is no mean feat, even for the mighty Bayern. In the post match interview (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) Vincent Kompany broke down the tactics and temperance that helped seize this prized victory. Handling a fired up opponent Know thy enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles, you will never be defeated - Sun Tzu. Gladbach is a passionate team with an equally passionate fanbase."
Bayern Munich earned a clinical and deserved away victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Gladbach displayed relentless intensity despite going a man down early, registering 17 tackles (90% success), 10 interceptions and 54 clearances. Jens Castrop received a red card in the 19th minute for a wild challenge on Luis Diaz, and the home crowd amplified their team’s resolve. Bayern maintained composure, removed Upa at halftime to manage emotions, and employed a pacing strategy to tire Gladbach. As Gladbach’s pressing lost intensity, Bayern dissected the opposition and finished the chances created to seal the win.
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