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Borussia Mönchengladbach – FC Bayern Munich 1: 1: Nagelsmann experiences changeable debut as FCB coach

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August 14, 2021

Borussia Mönchengladbach - FC Bayern Munich 1: 1: Nagelsmann experiences changeable debut as FCB coach

FC Bayern Munich did not get more than 1: 1 (1: 1) in the Bundesliga opener against Borussia Mönchengladbach in front of 22,925 spectators. After a desperate start, Julian Nagelsmann’s team visibly improved on their competitive debut as coach of FC Bayern – and in the end they were still lucky.

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Alassane Plea scored the early 1-0 (10th) for Gladbach, which Robert Lewandowski equalized shortly before the break (42nd). In the closing stages, Bayern, who were better overall, were very lucky that referee Marco Fritz failed to punish two penalty-worthy fouls by newcomer Dayot Upamecano on Marcus Thuram (81st and 83rd).

“It was an intense game with lots of chances on both sides. It wasn’t a perfect performance, there were too many simple mistakes,” said Lewandowski.

Nagelsmann only had a very thin line-up available. The already small squad was further weakened by the failures of Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Marc Roca and Corentin Tolisso. In the back right, Nagelsmann therefore relied on the inexperienced Josip Stanisic, who only made his second game for the professionals.

Borussia M’gladbach – FC Bayern: The coach votes

Adi Hütter (coach Borussia Mönchengladbach): “We saw a spectacular opening game. The beginning and the end belonged to us, in between Bayern were strong and Yann Sommer saved us. In the second scene you can give penalties. In the end you had It’s in our own hands, before that Bayern had their chances. Still, I’m happy with this first game. “

Julian Nagelsmann (Bayern Munich coach): “I think it was very interesting for the spectators. In the beginning we lost too many balls. In the end it was similar to the beginning, a bit wild and an open game.”

All other voices can be found here.

Grades: Two youngsters convince, two fives for Bavaria

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In the opening game of the Bundesliga season 2021/22, Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Bayern Munich split 1: 1 (1: 1). Here you can find the grades and individual reviews of the two teams.

2/31

YANN SOMMER: First on the spot against Lewandowski (14th), then again, but even better (26th). Also thwarted Stanisic well (37th). After the break two strong feet against Davies and Lewandowski. Powerless when conceding a goal. Grade: 1.5.

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STEFAN LAINER: I was very lucky that Gnabry was offside after his bad pass (8th). Shortly afterwards involved in winning the ball, which resulted in the 1-0. Can make more of his header chance (54th), good cross to Thuram (77th). Note 3.

4/31

MATTHIAS GINTER: Clarified and stable in the duels, more than half of which he won. So stayed without wobbles and was always attentive. Came on most of the clarifying actions at Borussia. Note 3.

5/31

NICO ELVEDI: Much too immobile in the duel against Lewandowski when equalizing, the goal is on his cap. Was too surprised when he shot to the right of the gate (23rd). Grade: 4.5.

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JOE SCALLY: The 18-year-old, who is actually at home on the right, made his Bundesliga debut – as a left-back. He certainly didn’t succeed in everything, but he delivered an absolutely decent performance. Good pace and strong tackle rate. Note 3.

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CHRISTOPH KRAMER: As usual, strong against the ball and very attentive, especially just before the break, when he thwarted a promising FCB attack. Strong in conquering the ball, which led to the 1-0. Grade: 2.5.

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FLORIAN NEUHAUS: Outstanding solo and great assist for Herrmann in his early big chance (6th). Failed with a good volley shot by Neuer (55th). Strong in duels, many ball conquests. Grade: 2.

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PATRICK HERRMANN: Lots of light, but also some shadow: His left-hand shot only just missed (4th), shortly afterwards he spoiled the great opportunity described. Super pressing and strong pre-assist at 1-0. A bad bad pass (35th). Grade: 2.5.

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LARS STINDL: Would have taken the lead if Herrmann’s cross pass had arrived (6th). Very clever, then, his sling template on Plea before the 1-0. Neuer defeated heavily after his great low shot (70th). Grade: 2.5.

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HANNES WOLF: Fought twice as many duels (18) as the second-best Gladbacher in the first half and won half. Lots of tackles against the ball, but with the most ball losses and poor passing rate. Improved after the break. Grade: 4.

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ALASSANE PLEA: Asserted himself well and hung up early for Herrmann (4th). With his goal to 1-0 ice cold in the end. Great opening pass to Wolf (39th). After a little over an hour it was over. Grade: 2.5.

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MARCUS THURAM: Came in the 64th for Plea and immediately made a big splash. Shortly afterwards he was able to clap for Stindl. Slid past 2: 1 (77th) – the goal has to fall. Got two penalties. Grade: 2.

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JONAS HOFMANN: Herrmann came into play in the 64th minute. Fought three tackles and won none. Otherwise eagerly against the ball, but without much impetus. Grade: 3.5.

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KEANAN BENNETTS: Wolf went down for him after 72 minutes. Came on 15 ball actions and did nothing wrong. No rating.

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LASZLO BENES: Substituted for Neuhaus in the final minute. No rating.

17/31

MANUEL NEUER: Had so little to do that he got involved in the game setup even more than usual. Had more contact with the ball than Leroy Sane and Leon Goretzka. Impeccable pass rate. Note 3.

18/31

JOSIP STANISIC: The 21-year-old often moved in from the right side of defense, helping Bayern regain control of the ball. Active and noticeable. Second fastest Bavarian after Davies. Good chance. Appealing, cheeky appearance. Grade: 2.5.

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NIKLAS SÜLE: Somewhat surprisingly given preference over Nianzou, the central defender showed a mostly decent performance from the middle of the first half. Resolute in a duel, he played many of his passes in the opposing half. Grade: 4.

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DAYOT UPAMECANO: The newcomer from Leipzig looked unhappy at 0-1, although he wasn’t to blame for the goal. Sometimes too carefree in his actions. Caused two penalties that weren’t given for whatever reason. Grade: 5.

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ALPHONSO DAVIES: Catastrophic playing error in midfield in front of Gladbacher 1-0. You could tell that he had only been in team training for a few days. But increased enormously in the course of the game, especially valuable up front. Grade: 3.5.

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JOSHUA KIMMICH: In the build-up of the game, I often fell between the central defenders, prepared the 1-1 with a corner. He can certainly do better, but boss again immediately. Grade: 2.5.

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LEON GORETZKA: One of the things you noticed most of all was the lack of training: Less on the ball than Neuer goalkeeper, hardly surprising actions. Grade: 4.5.

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SERGE GNABRY: The same applies to him as to Goretzka. Much too inconspicuous, much too predictable. Grade: 5.

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THOMAS MÜLLER: Only Lewandowski had fewer ball contacts than he did in the first half. Above all, Müller interpreted the rooms at the very front. After the break, he tried more than a driver. With manageable success. Grade: 4.

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LEROY SANE: Introduced himself with a loss of the ball in front of Herrmann’s big chance at the beginning, hardly brought anything forward. But the stronger Stanisic got, the more active and better he got too. Grade: 4.

27/31

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI: Who else should have scored the first Bayern goal of the season! Driven his team forward after the weak start and could have scored more often. Grade 2.5.

28/31

KINGSLEY COMAN: Came in for Sane after 74 minutes. Good preparation for Kimmich in stoppage time. No rating.

29/31

JAMAL MUSIALA: Came with Coman, replaced Gnabry, was significantly more active than this, but couldn’t prevent Gladbach from becoming more dominant from minute to minute. No rating.

30/31

ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO-MOTING: Came just before the end for Müller. Ineffective. No rating.

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BOUNA SARR: Came for Stanisic, should make it 1-1. Still worked out a chance. No rating.

Borussia M’gladbach – FC Bayern Munich: The analysis

After the unsuccessful preparation and the late return of the EM drivers, disappointing test matches and the postponed DFB Cup match, FC Bayern presented itself completely off the shelf in the initial phase. The Munich game was characterized by a lack of ideas, devastating ball losses and poor positional play.

Gladbach, on the other hand, convinced with good pressing and so quickly came up with first chances. Herrmann (4th) and Stindl (5th) awarded from promising positions before Plea scored the well-deserved 1-0 (10th). The goal was preceded by a simple loss of the ball by Davies and an inattention by Upamecano.

The newly put together back four of FC Bayern initially lacked the vote, but Kimmich and Goretzka offered little protection before that. Nagelsmann, who sorted his team in the 4-2-3-1 system of his predecessor Hansi Flick, was standing on the edge of his coaching zone, gesticulating wildly after just a few minutes.

FC Bayern’s game only became more sovereign after around 20 minutes. Gladbach’s pressing eased somewhat, the Munich team found more and more their combination game. Right-back Stanisic kept moving in, giving his team’s game another dimension and creating space for Sane.

Goal danger arose mainly from Lewandowski, who also marked the equalizer that was not undeserved at that time in the 42nd. Before and after that, he failed several times against the repeatedly brilliantly reacting Gladbach keeper summer (26th, 52nd, 60th). It was thanks to him that his team did not fall behind against a now dominant guest.

It was only towards the end of the second half that FC Bayern began to falter again. Gladbach had some good chances in the final phase and was unlucky that referee Fritz did not punish the two penalty-worthy fouls by Upamecano on Thuram.

Borussia M’gladbach – FC Bayern Munich: the lineups

Gladbach: Sommer – Lainer, Ginter, Elvedi, Scally – Kramer, Neuhaus (90th + 1 Benes) – Herrmann (64th Hofmann), Stindl, Wolf (72nd Bennetts) – Plea (64th Thuram). – Trainer: Hütter

FC Bayern: Neuer – Stanisic (82nd Sarr), Upamecano, Süle, Davies – Kimmich, Goretzka – Sane (74th Coman), Müller (82nd Choupo-Moting), Gnabry (75th Musiala) – Lewandowski. – Trainer: Nagelsmann

The details of the game Borussia M’gladbach – FC Bayern Munich

Gates: 1-0 Plea (10th), 1: 1 Lewandowski (42nd)

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The star of the game: Yann Sommer (Borussia M’gladbach)

Gladbach keeper Sommer parried a total of eight shots, five of them from Lewandowski alone. Some of his parades were extremely worth seeing. Powerless when conceding a goal.

The flop of the game: Dayot Upamecano (FC Bayern Munich)

The newcomer from Leipzig looked unhappy at 0-1 and otherwise made a few simple mistakes. Was very lucky that his two fouls on Thuram were not punished with penalties.

The referee: Marco Fritz

Fritz had the game well under control for a long time before he denied Gladbach two penalties in the final phase (81st and 83rd). A VAR check was carried out in both situations. Fritz refrained from looking at the scenes on the edge of the field himself.