Bayern Munich comfortably beat Bochum to return to the highest of the desk after RB Leipzig’s win towards SC Freiburg yesterday.
As anticipated when taking part in backside of the league, Bayern have been in management for a lot of the primary half, however not with out their moments. Bochum, like Barcelona in midweek, had clearly recognized a weak point in Bayern’s backline and an extended ball ahead brought on a mix-up between Manuel Neuer and the Bayern defenders to permit Moritz Broschinski via however Min-Jae Kim would clear off of the road.
Most of Bayern’s threats have been from set items as they took the lead via a Michael Olise free-kick quarter-hour in. They might then double their lead when a Joshua Kimmich free-kick can be diverted into the following by Jamal Musiala.
The second half adopted the same sample as the primary as early on Bochum regarded as if they may doubtlessly trigger Bayern some points however that interval ended after some Musiala magic performed via Kane who made it 3-0. Lengthy-range efforts from Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman made it 5-0 to Bayern and that was that.
Bayern sees quite a lot of the ball, particularly towards weaker sides however their excessive line remains to be problematic and if Bochum can reap the benefits of this, 17 different groups within the league can do as properly. Die Rekordmeister are additionally slowly relying extra on particular person high quality than well-worked staff objectives as could be seen with 4 of the objectives scored this afternoon.
For Bochum, they’re nonetheless winless however the interval the place they’ve constructive features of their play will give them confidence that the win is on the horizon.
Bochum XI:
Patrick Drewes (4), Jakov Medic (5), Ivan Ordets (5), Tim Oermann (5), Felix Passlack (5), Erhan Masovic (5), Ibrahima Sissoko (6), Anthony Losilla (5), Maximilian Wittek (5), Dani de Wit (5), Moritz Broschinski (6)
Others: Cristian Gamboa (6), Lukas Daschner (5), Philipp Hofmann (5), Koji Miyoshi (5), Mats Pannewig (-)
Bayern Munich XI:
Manuel Neuer (5), Konrad Laimer (5), Dayot Upamecano (5), Min-Jae Kim (5), Alphonso Davies (6), Joshua Kimmich (6), João Palhinha (5), Michael Olise (6), Jamal Musiala (8), Kingsley Coman (6), Harry Kane (6)
Others: Thomas Müller (5), Leroy Sané (6), Leon Goretzka (5), Mathys Tel (5), Eric Dier (5)
GGFN Man of the Match: Jamal Musiala (8)
On his return from damage, Musiala offered a aim and an help, along with his help being the standout. The 21-year-old obtained the ball in the course of Bochum’s half and slalomed via Bochum’s midfield and defence earlier than taking part in it to Kane who turned it in. The return of Musiala will seemingly give Bayern an enormous enhance relating to creativity within the closing third, one thing they lacked towards Barcelona in midweek.
GGFN | Jack Meenan
