FC Bayern has no problems with Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. Leon Goretzka and Thomas Müller impressed in the 5-1 win. The tz individual review.
Berlin – FC Bayern is once again showing its Champions League face in the Bundesliga. Munich have no problems against a passive Union Berlin and are extremely cold in front of the goal.
Thomas Müller achieved something new in his 400th Bundesliga starting eleven: the original Bavarian scored for the first time in his career on matchday 30 and has scored on every matchday. Leon Goretzka and Harry Kane were also worth seeing. The
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individual review:
Manuel Neuer
Was unemployed for a long time, but then shortly before half-time he parried a volley from Köpenick and prevented a possible equalizer at that point. Otherwise, he exuded calm as usual, but is probably annoyed that his personal negative series continues: Thanks to Union's late consolation goal, Neuer didn't keep a clean sheet in the league again, the last time he kept his box clean was in mid-January (!) - in the first leg against Union.
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Joshua Kimmich
Had little to do defensively on the right side and therefore tried to get involved in the offensive. Because the Munich game that evening was mostly played on the left, Kimmich remained largely inconspicuous. Played a decisive role in Kane's free-kick goal by luring Berlin's Doekhi out of the wall with his feint - and Kane hit through exactly this gap.
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Minjae Kim
Seized his chance in the starting lineup and defended uncompromisingly. He used his speed a lot by recognizing the home team's switching situations early on and executing them confidently. Grade: 2 (from 58. Dayot Upamecano: Should gain security after being substituted on and benefited from the fact that Union collapsed in the second half.
Grade: 3
Eric Dier
Before the first Union opportunity, he was too easily pushed away by the Berlin attacker Hollerbach. Afterwards, he calmed down in the duels and opened the game cleverly. The absolute winner remains under Tuchel.
Grade: 2
Alphonso Davies
You could tell the left-back's lack of self-confidence. Decided several times against his own shot and put the ball on the outside without necessity, missing some good opportunities. Came into the game a little better after halftime and wasn't challenged much defensively.
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Leon Goretzka
Took the more offensive role on the double six. First approach to goal with a header in the 27th, shortly afterwards the goal to take the lead: Goretzka took advantage of the space in front of him and with the first contact put the ball unstoppably into the right corner of the goal. Was everywhere on the pitch and created space on the wings with numerous sprints into the depths. Also prepared the 5-0. Very strong game.
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Aleksandar Pavlovic
Very calm performance from the youngster, who not only demanded and distributed a lot of balls in the build-up game, but also uncompromisingly went into duels at the back and ensured important ball wins. Looked ailing from the middle of the second half onwards and dipped a bit as a result.
Grade: 2
Thomas Müller
Although he didn't collect an assist on the first goal, he still played a big part in Munich's lead: he cleverly let Tel's through pass through and drew the Union defenders towards him, so that Goretzka was able to push into the space behind and score to make it 1-0. Strong direct acceptance at 3-0, which looks easy for Müller, but is incredibly difficult at this pace. At 5-0, also with a well-placed header. Best man on the pitch.
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Mathy's phone
Had a surprising amount of free space on the wing - and initially used it too rarely. Often got bogged down in unnecessary dribbles that slowed down the game. With his pass before the opening goal, he not only collected an assist, but later also confidently completed a counterattack to make it 4-0. Not a brilliant play, but effective.
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Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Benefited from the many substitutions and was allowed to start from the start for the first time since matchday 22. Came unusually over the left wing and stood out there with his playfulness and numerous dribbles. In this way, Müller prepared the 3-0 and was one of the assets in the Munich offensive. After this performance, you can hope for further league appearances in the season finale.
Grade: 2
Harry Kane
The superstar has already scored from every nook and corner this season - all he was missing was a direct free kick. That changed shortly before half-time: Kane put the standard from 22 meters through the wall into the right corner and was able to celebrate his 33rd goal of the season. Otherwise unremarkable.
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