Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs Bayern Leverkusen as Leverkusen hold the champions thanks to a Muller own goal


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.

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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

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