"At the 41st minute of the game, Linton Maina, a 26-year-old winger, managed to singlehandedly upset the best team in Germany. He scored a goal with a finish so extraordinary with his left foot, even the most toxic, hardcore Bayern fans would've appreciated him. Quality is quality, after all. Saïd El Mala and Maina upset Bayern on multiple occasions in the first half. Unfortunately, a certain hero from Bayern's defense rose by the second half..."
"The Korean international was THE game-changer. Let's start with a statistic. Per WhoScored, Kim Min-Jae has THE HIGHEST pass accuracy, amongst those who played duration of the game. 94.7%. What a number, what a man. Kim not only had such incredible passing, but also did phenomenally in clearances and recoveries. His passing contributed to progressive play more often than not, and with his aerial capabilities, he might be one of the most well-rounded centre-backs."
"Speaking of aerials, his header. The assist from Hiroki Itō was extremely well-timed, and his header perfectly placed. If it were not for this goal, Bayern could not have gained adequate momentum to make the second half count, like they did today. The biggest complaint around him is that he often makes huge errors and has lapses in attention. Tonight was a different story - the duo of Jonathan Tah and Kim completely shut down the opposition in the second half."
Bayern Munich ended the Hinrunde with a 3-1 win over Köln after an early concession in the 41st minute. Linton Maina scored a high-quality left-footed goal that unsettled Bayern in the first half, supported by Saïd El Mala's threat. Kim Min-Jae dominated the second half with 94.7% pass accuracy, strong clearances, recoveries, progressive passing, aerial ability and a decisive headed goal assisted by Hiroki Itō. The defensive partnership with Jonathan Tah nullified the opposition after halftime. Kim also displayed surprising pace and limited errors, helping Bayern recover and secure victory.
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