2023-04-19 20:58:53
Bayern Munich lost to Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Bayern were also unsuccessful in the second leg.
The season in the Champions League ended for Bayern with a 1-1 (0-0) win in Munich. After the 3-0 loss in the first leg, a small miracle would have been necessary – but Bayern were never close to that. For the third year in a row, the quarter-finals became the terminus in the premier class for Bayern.
Bayern in crisis – fans criticize club leadership
FC Bayern is in a low form even after the change of coach to Thomas Tuchel. In addition to the end of the DFB Cup against SC Freiburg, there is now a clear elimination in the Champions League against Manchester City. Bayern also weakened in the Bundesliga recently with a draw against TSG Hoffenheim.
While a great choreography was shown in the south curve at kick-off, a poster criticizing the club’s management could also be seen. “Brazzo and Kahn – Heroes of yesteryear, whistles of today” was addressed to sports director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidzic and CEO Oliver Kahn. Towards the end of the game, a banner in the south stand read: “Goals may be missed, values of the association not. Question leadership policy!”
Sané misses a great opportunity, Haaland fails from the penalty spot
Bayern got into the game well and had their first big chance: Jamal Musiala released Leroy Sané, who shot the ball past goalkeeper Ederson but also missed the goal on the right (17′). “Very annoying. I would have liked to have had a lead in the second half”said Joshua Kimmich at DAZN. “We botched it in the first leg.”
On the other side, Manchester’s Erling Haaland was similarly free a little later. Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano brought him down and initially saw the red card for an emergency brake, which was canceled shortly afterwards when Haaland was confirmed offside (19th).
In the 35th minute, Upamecano and Haaland were the focus again. Upamecano touched a shot by Ilkay Gündogan in the penalty area with his bent arm. Haaland took the penalty but shot the ball over the goal (35′). It was Haaland’s first missed penalty for Manchester.
Erling Haaland on his missed penalty in Munich
Upamecano’s slip gives Haaland a free rein
Manchester – most recently with ten competitive wins in a row – made everything clear in the second half: when Bayern had just missed a good chance through Kingsley Coman, City took the lead. John Stones played Kevin De Bruyne in return, who in turn staged Erling Haaland. Upamecano slipped away in a duel against Haaland, who coolly used the space in front of goalkeeper Yann Sommer to score.
Erling Haaland celebrates Manchester City’s 1-0 win in Munich.
The goal meant a noticeable preliminary decision, the game slowed down. Bayern at least equalized when Joshua Kimmich converted a hand penalty (83′) after Manchester’s Manuel Akanji had grabbed the ball.
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel saw the yellow and red card from referee Clement Turpin from France for repeated complaints, while Tuchel’s assistant coach Zslot Löw even received a red card.
Inter Milan follow Manchester City to the semi-finals
In the other quarter-final on Wednesday, Inter Milan prevailed against Benfica Lisbon. Previously, Real Madrid and AC Milan had already reached the next round. The semi-finals of the Champions League are thus:
- AC Milan – Inter Milan
- Real Madrid – Manchester City
The first legs will be played on 9./10. May played, the second leg on 16./17. May. According to current plans, the final will take place on June 10 at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
Bayern now in Mainz, City in the cup against Sheffield
In the Bundesliga, Bayern will continue on Saturday (April 22, 2023, 3:30 p.m.) at Mainz 05. “There are no more excuses for us. We can’t blame any coach”said Kimmich. Manchester City are also back in action on Saturday, then in the semi-finals of the FA Cup from 5.45 p.m. against second division side Sheffield United.
Leroy Sane (left) in a duel with Kevin de Bruyne
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