"They caused us real problems in the first half, they were clearly better. It felt like they were twice as good as us in the first half. We didn't really get into the challenges and they were strong down the wings, which made the difference. They won a lot of balls in midfield, too. I don't know if they were a bit fresher than us or not. It shouldn't really make a big difference but they had played a game less, and it certainly looked like it,"
"But the second half, my word - what the guys produced there. I believe we ran six kilometers more than the opponents in the second half. It still wasn't perfect but it was pure old school: mentality, running, battling, tackles, getting forward."
"Bayern Munich's 5-1 thumping of Rasenballsport Leipzig was not the way things seemed to be going. After 45 minutes, die Dosen were leading 1-0 and possibly even deserved more, spurning multiple golden opportunities. Then Bayern found their rhythm again, roared back and scored 5 unanswered goals."
Bayern Munich trailed Rasenballsport Leipzig 1-0 at halftime despite Leipzig spurning multiple golden opportunities. Leipzig dominated the first half with strong wing play and midfield ball wins, appearing fresher after playing one fewer game. Bayern regained control in the second half, scoring five unanswered goals and out-running the opponents by roughly six kilometers. The comeback relied on increased intensity: more running, tougher challenges, effective tackles and forward momentum. Vincent Kompany highlighted the contrast between a poor first half and a determined, old-school second-half performance that produced a comprehensive victory.
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