2023-04-18 13:26:38
Everything speaks once morest Bayern
Is it now Bayern’s turn with such a “miracle” on Wednesday? Honestly, there’s almost nothing to suggest it. The statistics speak once morest it, as does the current form of both teams. While City is currently chasing leaders Arsenal in the Premier League, things are not going well for Bayern – look at the weak 1-1 draw once morest Hoffenheim last weekend.
In terms of personnel, Tuchel can draw on plenty – Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is also an option following his injury. But a 34-year-old as a great hope once morest Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gündogan & Co.? Probably not. It’s more the mentality that the German record champions have shown so often, even if not in the recent past: the old Kahn motto “More, keep going” applies here.
Clapping for Guardiola no stranger
Perhaps there is hope that even City coach Pep Guardiola knows big defeats very well. The World Club Coach of the Year 2011 lost five times by at least four goals. The last time that happened to him was once morest his old love in the Champions League: in 2016, FC Barcelona gave Manchester City four goals – albeit in the group stage. But even in the knockout round Guardiola lost once with 0:4.
In the Allianz Arena of all places, the Catalan had to watch his team go under. The problem: It was Bayern Munich who lost 4-0 to Real Madrid. But the Munich Arena is another straw for FC Bayern: Because at home, the people of Munich are a force. The last Champions League defeat in front of a home crowd was four years ago in the round of 16 once morest Liverpool. But a win alone is not enough. It takes a historic race to catch up.
No pious wish will help once morest Guardiola’s recipes
An early 1-0 might create a special (magical) atmosphere in the arena and unsettle Pep Guardiola’s Citizens. On the other hand, Manchester City are a team packed with experienced internationals and exceptional talent, and they usually don’t let a goal throw them off course. Guardiola is also known for having a plan in his pocket for every game situation.
So what’s left? A look back perhaps, even if it goes very far into the past: In the 1976/77 Bundesliga season, it was when Bayern won a game in Bochum from a 0:4 deficit to a 6:5 victory made.
The last time they caught up three goals was in the 1987/88 season. Bayer 04 Leverkusen were 3-0 down and still won 4-3. Back then on the pitch: Klaus Augenthaler, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Lothar Matthäus. The latter said ahead of Wednesday’s second leg: “There are always miracles.” But “everything has to fit” for that. In the current situation, probably not much more than a pious wish.
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