"They come inside the pitch and act like midfielders. So the right foot, left foot situation is not as important as if they were always playing on the outside. I wanted Konrad Laimer to be against [Brugge right winger Carlos Forbs], with the speed 1-v-1. It doesn't matter who plays on the left or right, it's quite easy for them to adapt."
"Bayern Munich continued it excellent run of play and scored a 4-0 victory over Club Brugge in yet another strong performance. Let's dive into the details - this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works - Postgame Show: A look at Bayern Munich's starting XI selections...who stood out, who struggled, and more. A rundown of the scoring and substitutions as we walk through the flow of the match. Some final takeaways on the match and how things look moving fo"
Bayern deployed Raphaël Guerreiro on the right and Konrad Laimer on the left, reversing their typical flanks to exploit matchup advantages. Vincent Kompany emphasized a system that allows full-backs to come inside and operate like midfielders, reducing the importance of footedness on wide positions. Laimer’s speed suited direct 1-v-1 defending against Brugge’s winger, while Guerreiro’s career shift toward central roles reflects vulnerability to being beaten for pace on the outside. Bayern dominated Club Brugge, winning 4-0 and extending strong Champions League form. The match provided tactical takeaways and material for a postgame podcast breakdown.
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