Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs Bayern Leverkusen as Leverkusen hold the champions thanks to a Muller own goal
Bayern Munich vs Bayern Leverkusen: The champions settled for a point to marginally extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table but could have taken nothing from a wide-open affair in which their visitors spurned a series of chances to lead. Allianz was buzzing with the end-to-end encounters from both teams but had to settle with a 1-1 draw, thanks to a Sule goal and Muller’s own goal. Nagglesman would be worried about the current form.
Bayern Munich vs Bayern Leverkusen
Bayern Munich players:
Sven Ulreich(GK) (7/10)
Ulreich didn’t have much to do and was neat and tidy in passing. He couldn’t do anything with the freekick.
Niklas Sule(8.5/10)
Sule looked nonchalant from the middle with his commanding presence and timely blocks. His brilliant goal gave Bayern the lead.
Omar Richards(7.5/10)
Omar was solid and ever lively. Passed well and dictated the play from the left flank brilliantly. His pacy runs were a menace.
Joshua Kimmich(7.5/10)
Kimmich made some positive passes into the midfield and played sleekly with holding the ball well and intercepting Frankfurt passes. His lobs were accurate and pinpoint.
Dayot Upamecano(7/10)
Upamecano was average today. His lazy passes gave possession away and he looked shaky from the start.
Benjamin Pavard(7.5/10)
Pavard was solid at the back but unfortunately conceded a goal which he couldn’t stop. His form has been excellent and would be beneficial for Bayern in the coming games.
Jamal Musiala(6.5/10)
Musiala played well and controlled the tempo in the middle of the field . His passing was intricate and he was the controlling force in the Bayern midfield until he played.
Thomas Muller(7/10)
Muller was playing the number 10 role brilliantly in the first half but scored an unconventional own goal which leveled for Leverkusen.
Kingsley Coman(7/10)
Coman had an average game with some bright chances in between the game which he squandered. He was a bit off today.
Serge Gnabry(7/10)
Gnabry seemed off today and did not create many chances except for a few bright moments when he hit the post. Could have been better with finishing.
Robert Lewandowski(8/10)
Lewandowski showed why he is the best striker in the world right now. Seemed a bit shaky at the start but was actively participating in the attack. He was the silver lining in this match from Bayern.
Substitutions:
Marcel Sabitzer (7.5/10)
Replaced Muller in the 61rd minute and did a decent job by performing his duty with rotating the ball well. Got some minutes under his belt.
Leroy Sane(8/10)
Sane was called just after 60 minutes and proved why he should have started with his skillful feet and dangerous dribbles.
Choupo Moting(7.5/10)
Replaced Gnabry and gave a new life to Bayern with his fresh legs and looked dangerous. Should have started the game with that type of performance.
Bouna Sarr NA
Bayer 04 Leverkusen players:
Lukáš Hrádecký(GK)(8/10)
Hradecky was rather busy in the game and produced a fine save but couldn’t stop the goal by Sule which he should have. He was reliable when called upon.
Jeremie Frimpong(8/10)
Frimpong was ever lively with the ball and was a threat from the right flank. He performed his defensive duties really well.
Piero Hincapié (7.5/10)
Hincapie was solid at the back and neutralized the Bayern attack with elegance.
Jonathan Tah (8.5/10)
Tah along with Hincapie was solid and made important blocks and interceptions which neutralized the Bayern attack.
Mitchel Bakker(8/10)
The former PSG man was great today. His through balls were precise and were a constant threat to the Bayernbackline.
Charles Aránguiz (8/10)
Aranguiz replaced Robert today as the star man. He controlled the middle and was the showrunner in the midfield.
Kerem Demirbay (7.5/10)
Demirbay was tidy in possession and made important blocks that were important and tidy. Though he made some silly fouls, some of his through balls were exquisite.
Karim Bellarabi (7/10)
He started the game well but became invisible after the first half. He maintained possession well.
Florian Wirtz(8/10)
A constant pressing machine who was the main man for this Leverkusen side. His energy and precision was the game-changer.
Moussa Diaby(8/10)
Diaby was involved in almost everything and was a constant threat. Though he was wasteful sometimes, his energy was a menace to the Dortmund defense.
Amin Adli(8.5/10)
Adli replaced Czech national Schick and showed his worth. His nimble presence made the Leverkusen attack look deadly.
Substitutions:
Odilon Kossounou NA
Exequiel Palacios(7.5/10)
He replaced Adli and made no mistake on the pitch. He was good in possession.
Lucas Alario :
NA
Sardar Azmoun NA
Aditi Srinivas
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