Is Jupp Heynckes redefining FC Bayern München’s tactics with 4-1-4-1? If so, he may need to explore solutions to a defense that showed weaknesses in the 6:0 Pokal win at Paderborn.
With an “English week” for Bayern in full flow, Bayern travel to Paderborn in quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal and will have to line up without two stars.
A 2:0 lead is the most dangerous lead in sports. FC Bayern could have blown it against Dortmund, helped by Joshua Kimmich’s defensive struggles and their collective passivity.
Bayern wrapped up 2017 with a Pokal victory against Borussia Dortmund. This being the last game of the year, there are more than a couple of things to comment on. … Read Post
Thomas Müller and Jérôme Boateng put in solid shifts to aid Bayern in their 2:1 win against Borussia Dortmund, which were humbled in the first half of the game.
A full-strength lineup is required for FC Bayern to defeat Borussia Dortmund in DFB-Pokal on Wednesday and a slightly conservative game plan could be the best to tackle them.
FC Bayern München could have used Thomas Müller in Wednesday’s Pokal match against Leipzig. Otherwise, the team was not inspired and its midfield was leaky.
What a match. Bad penalty calls. A red card. Chances but no cigar. A debutant almost winning the match with his first touch. Then, a perfect penalty shoot out.
Bayern displayed an aggressive but wasteful team performance that proved just enough to draw against Leipzig before going into penalties and win.
In the second round of the DFB-Pokal, Bayern will visit the Red Bull Arena for Jupp Heynckes to face his toughest task since his return.