So Bayern Munich opted to rotate closely towards PSV Eindhoven within the last league stage sport of the UEFA Champions League this season, and nonetheless got here away with a slim win. It was removed from a classic efficiency, the Dutch champions arguably dominated the primary half, however that wasn’t sufficient for them to win ultimately.
The win secures second place and a seeded place within the knockouts for Vincent Kompany’s crew.
Jersey Swap: Ismael Saibari
Moroccan ahead Ismail Saibari was one of some vibrant spots for PSV Eindhoven, scoring their solely objective to make it 1-1 on the 78th minute. Had the scoreline held, they’d have gone by to the qualifying spherical. Saibari appeared the liveliest out of the whole PSV assault, and was able to pounce on a Harry Kane giveaway in Bayern’s half. His objective featured a shot so spectacular, Jonas Urbig didn’t actually have a likelihood.
Honorable mentions exit to former Bayern Munich treble winner Ivan Perišić and ex-Bayern goal Sergiño Dest, who additionally had good video games.
Jonathan Tah had a quiet sport, which is an effective factor for a center-back. It means he had a close to flawless sport with none errors. Sure, he was caught out on the Saibari objective, however that was right down to the character of the giveaway — there wasn’t a lot Tah may have accomplished to intervene. The remainder of the time, he was precisely the place he wanted to be, backing up Ito on the left aspect or operating interference for Upamecano.
Tah was a wall PSV discovered near-impossible to interrupt down. A commendable outing for the large German.
Fußballgott: Tom Bischof
Tom Bischof began as a right-back, however his place was so inverted he principally performed as a midfielder in the course of the 90. This was arguably the 20-year-old’s greatest sport in a Bayern shirt to date, one which Vincent Kompany will certainly take discover of. He was proactive within the center, securing tackles and making protection splitting passes, usually capable of launch Lennart Karl (and later Michael Olise) on penetrating runs into the PSV half.
If this pans out, Bayern might need transformed one more midfielder right into a right-back.
The England captain performed for simply half-hour and scored a objective. His shot was a nicely taken one, although the principle credit score ought to go to Luis Diaz for the help (and Jonas Urbig for the go). Nonetheless, Harry Kane demonstrates the sheer effectivity of his model of soccer. He doesn’t want 90 minutes to stamp his authority on a sport, 30 will do exactly advantageous. By way of influence per 90, you’ll be able to’t beat this man.
Meister of the Match: Jonas Urbig
After a tough outing towards FC Augsburg the place each objectives had been (arguably) his fault, Jonas Urbig wanted this. Getting a uncommon second consecutive begin, within the Champions League no much less, Urbig appeared decided to make up for his final sport and present that he has what it takes to succeed Manuel Neuer.
Every half highlighted a separate side of the 22-year-old’s sport. Within the first, when PSV had been on the entrance foot, Urbig made some unimaginable saves to disclaim them the opening objective. Actually, it may be argued that FC Bayern solely survived their first half because of their goalkeeper.
Within the second half, Urbig’s distribution was on show. His ball out to Luis Diaz on the Kane objective was chic, and he actually ought to have had an help a couple of minutes later, when he despatched one other lengthy ball into the toes of Harry Kane. Kane, sadly, shot it on the keeper.
Urbig appeared like a mini Manuel Neuer vs PSV, and video games like these will do wonders for his confidence. Now, will this persuade Kompany to present him minutes extra usually? We’ll have to attend and see.
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